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[andysorangebeetle]

don't forget the balloon

i have big bag of Orange balloons somewhere from Queens day last year... i shall try and find it before Ninove!

[markske]

some more done today







oil pressure is 7bar (around 101 psi) temp. never crossing  65°c (140°F) running at 70kmh (43mph) in 4 gear is this normal?

[andysorangebeetle]

i have no idea about mechanics and stuff so dont know if thats good or not!

[monster966]

Hi Markske

Bug looks nice. The oil pressure doesn't sound bad, is it at good at idle as well? The temp sounds quite low, but then I've never had a gauge on a standard engine. My 1776 runs at 180f.

Steve

[markske]

Hi Markske

Bug looks nice. The oil pressure doesn't sound bad, is it at good at idle as well? The temp sounds quite low, but then I've never had a gauge on a standard engine. My 1776 runs at 180f.

Steve

pressure at idle speed is 4 bar (58psi).low temp.seems fine to me,its better to have a low temp. than a high temp. not?

[monster966]

I reckon that sounds like a pretty strong engine & yep low temps are better for good engine life.

[markske]

big trouble
oil pressure is down to 1 bar (14.5psi) and the oil is all over the engine.its seems to come from under the alternator  or the distributor tomorrow i try to fix the problem.
Photos are comming!

[markske]

problem solved: to much pressure on the crankcase makes seals to blow,new crankcase breather mounted.
next job:restore the original rims.

before:




sandblasting:



special thanks to:



finisht:



 

[andysorangebeetle]

that looks loads better! its good to have a sandblaster in your garage!

[markske]

long time no reply

engine works:







body works:







back to her original condition 

[andysorangebeetle]

  looking good!