Bike engine update

[teapot]

I have been trying to get hold of a set of bike engine update plans. Mike at MBE has been trying to get a set from Claire but to no avail. Has anybody got a set they are prepared to sell? Please send me a PM if you can help.
Terry

[MiNiTiCi]

Hi Terry,
It should not be too difficult to modify the existing design for the bike engine.
You need to position the bike engine & fabricate suitable mounts (varies from engine to engine therefore is best done in-situ).

You need to make up a chain drive differential either from Mini parts or another unit (Honda, Mazda or Ford units are popular).

Have a look at Tony Patterson's build at www.terrapinracing.co.uk/new-builds.html

It is usually necessary to make up drive shafts to accommodate the position of the differential's sprocket with respect to that of the gearbox (otherwise the engine would have to be offset to the right).

Gear linkages are a lot simpler with a bike engine.

If you need any info or parts to make up a chain drive unit contact me.
Douglas.