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by BigBraveDave
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 918 Side Valve help
Replies: 5
Views: 1650

Re: 918 Side Valve help

Thanks for the comments, I needed to know if this was the normal operating speeds of this engine or not, I've been out this afternoon adjusting the timing and fuel mixture, as the manual advises TDC and twelve turns of the flats on the adjustment nut on the carb, this has made a vast difference. I r...
by BigBraveDave
Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 918 Side Valve help
Replies: 5
Views: 1650

918 Side Valve help

Hello, I'm new to this forum and would like some help with my 1951 side valve, I understand the engine is under powered and back in the day the car could manage 63mph, however mine has had an engine rebuild and its top speed is 49mph on the flat, is this correct or should I be getting a bit more?? a...