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Looking forward to seeing a few faces from the past.

Also looking forward to sitting down with some of you that are interested, for a few hours A-series engine Q&A, on both the Saturday and the Sunday.

It should be good,

See you there,

AC

Nothing wrong with a standard 1275 A+ engine.

AC

1.5 rockers increase the valve duration that the engine actually see's, ie at any given crank degree the valve is open much further, or to put it another way the valve reaches the same lift point earlier in terms of crank position. There is also an increase in the valve lift during the overlap which ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150947350738? ... 1558.l2649

There we go.

AC

By way of update the Charlie Dodd rear light unit upgrade moulds for the Mk3 coupe and Convertible will be listed very soon, search under Shedseller11.

AC

For the record I don't rate the cambelt drives the seals go all to often. I prefer the Duplex setup. Budget versions are perfect until you get to a competition motor.

AC

Best I managed on a Mk2 Midas was 58.5 mpg @65 to 70mph Over a 200mile run, Satnav figures) from a 1380 1.5 rockered Twin SU economy engine. It also used to return a regular 45 to 47 on the trip to work. This engine used a custom curved 65Dm4 dizzy and custom needles.

The bottom line is you need ...

These are the original Charlie mouldings as stated above by mike. No new ones will be produced by the Dodd Family. The Moulds for these will also end up on ebay. I Think you will find that at today's labour rates these represent a Bargain!

AC

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150942616768? ... 1558.l2649


AC

Use 1.75in 5/16" UNC bolts for the midas with the metro thermostat housing.

AC