Engine dismantling

So here we go for the first parts to come off:
Oilpan (top and bottom)
Aldon distributor
Rocker cover
Rocker shaft
Unfortunately I only took the metric tools with me and I couldn't get off the head to check the valves. This leaves some excitement for next time ;-)
Cheers.

Back-up engine

The idea was to buy an engine for back-up. Now this engine has some goodies aboard I didn't expect. A quick look showed duplex timing chain, twin valve springs, Brian Hart dry sump pump and pan... I'm looking forward to inspect more closely what the builder did to the crankshaft, conrods and pistons. One more challenge: how to plumb in a dry sump lubrication system???
Cheers.

Semi Slick Toyo Proxxes R888 185/60R13

 

So here we go for another change, up front to start with. Size comparison shows a slight increase in width from the 175mm Federal. Weight is plus 1kg which makes 13,2kg and 172,5cm circumference on a Minilite 6.5J/R13 rim. No balancing weight needed which says something about the tire quality as well. I will have to adapt the cycle wing to the new size.
Cheers.

"Winter" tires

For some time now I wanted to switch to 13" tires. My favourite rims are the KN Jupiter, quite an old design but looking good. When I bought them, I didn't pay attention to the bolt scheme and couldn't mount them. I keep them stocked, maybe one day they will end as decoration for a new garage...

My second choice is the classic Minilite style. A good friend sold me a set with Federal tires and I really like the look it gives to my car.
But it is not all about looks! This car type is all about weight to power ratio. Since I don't have a lot of power, weight savings are very welcome. Here we go, let's talk about figures:
What I had on the car until now at the front 195mm 15" Revolution rim 16.9kg
What I had on the car until now at the rear  225mm 15" Revolution rim 18.0kg
What I have now on the car at the front       175mm 13"     Minilite rim 12.2kg
What I have now on the car at the rear        205mm 13"     Minilite rim 14.2kg
Ok, the front tires are quite small and I may opt for 185 or 195 when I switch to semi-slicks, but at least I want to drive the car for test with the Federal tires for some time. Net weight savings:
front 4.7kg per side = 9.4kg
rear  3.8kg per side = 7.6kg
for a total of 17kg
Impressive!
Cheers.