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<blockquote data-quote="A5H" data-source="post: 596986" data-attributes="member: 15695"><p>The early part of 2015 saw the initial engine fitting. A problem with the clutch release meant it came out and went back in again, and made me think I may change to the later release at some point. But, not too much trauma, and this is how it looked with the new motor installed <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/EwSoehJ.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Although Dan had been quite happy that there was no need for running in, I did restrain myself from thrashing it too much during the first few hundred miles. It is an absolutely great engine though, it was designed more for torque than top-end, and it drives sooo well. It cruises really easily, pulls well and hills are no concern at all anymore! I did stick in an oil temp gauge for a bit of peace of mind, but didn't want too many of the worry gauges, so left it at that.</p><p></p><p>I think at some point I will pick up a new (or rebuild the existing) gearbox with slightly taller gearing for more relaxed cruising, but sitting at 60 at around 3500rpm is absolutely fine for now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="A5H, post: 596986, member: 15695"] The early part of 2015 saw the initial engine fitting. A problem with the clutch release meant it came out and went back in again, and made me think I may change to the later release at some point. But, not too much trauma, and this is how it looked with the new motor installed :) [img]http://i.imgur.com/EwSoehJ.jpg[/img] Although Dan had been quite happy that there was no need for running in, I did restrain myself from thrashing it too much during the first few hundred miles. It is an absolutely great engine though, it was designed more for torque than top-end, and it drives sooo well. It cruises really easily, pulls well and hills are no concern at all anymore! I did stick in an oil temp gauge for a bit of peace of mind, but didn't want too many of the worry gauges, so left it at that. I think at some point I will pick up a new (or rebuild the existing) gearbox with slightly taller gearing for more relaxed cruising, but sitting at 60 at around 3500rpm is absolutely fine for now. [/QUOTE]
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