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Very interesting... I see the Kent block on the list. I wonder if Ford restarted the re-casting of the Kent V 2.0? Sent them an inquiry about the availability. I was under the impression the re-cast program was done with the Kent as FF allowed Honda Fit and others, the numbers weren't there to support it. https://www.hartwell.co.uk/pages/ford/formula-ford-parts/?fbclid=IwAR2ZIRb47bcOE-Myn5ipKYFbK9qx3f-0rAvU2mZpQAJp3DO42DWbw8PI-ac

Neither Jake or Peter's book will help on timing the BDA, only OHV. Just the lower end basics of assembly. For oil priming consider a pressurized vessel plumbed into an oil port while starter turning with plugs out.

There are other books on building the Kents, I am surprised Pegasus is out of it. There is Peter Wallage's book, which is occasionally found online and when, is fairly expensive. Ive seen it for $1,000.00 on Amazon when the availability was very scarce. But Ive seen it available for less more recently. It is a decent assembly book geared more towards the bench top home builder. For a tear down and rebuild of the same engine and parts, its adequate. Jakes book is more technical with tricks of the trade. Its good, but $130 good? I hate to see you pay that when Pegasus will probably get more prints eventually. Honestly, If you found Wallage's book for $100, get that and cancel the Lamont book. I can hook you up with scans later. https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Tuning-Fords-Crossflow-Engine/dp/1850109389 With the various Haynes manuals and some Ford repair manuals, you gan get the basic information. Retro Ford magazine has had numerous articles on building and tuning the Kent based engines. Too bad they don't have a good library to search. Ive contacted the publisher and they didn't keep track of where those articles were. There are a few sites dedicated to the lump: https://thekentlives.com/tech_engine.html There is a Face Book group, X-flow tuning. I do wonder how different an alloy Cosworth Kent block is to an iron Ford block? Are main cap and head bolt torque values different from iron?

How bout some 360 pics of complete car! Without people in the way.

Can't go wrong with Pirelli.

@jbcollierWhich tires, the Pirellis, the no-nanes, or both? If the "185s" are wheels, then I assume you had Pirellis put on three sets of wheels.

185/65-70/R13 inch gives more sidewall for flex and impact when inflated at 20psi. Like that bike you had with 2" balloon tires. They may not look sporty, but in a 1200 pound car prone to skip around, you need the grip and your back needs the cushion. On a perfectly smooth race track, it may be something else. Many like to run 205 in the rear. To keep tire searching simple, sometimes tis easier to search these sites for 1985 Mazda RX7. Ive been keeping a list of rubber mentioned on forums. Some of these mentions may be for 15". Pirelli Cinturato CN36 https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/car/collection/product/cinturato-cn-36 Kumho Solus TA11 https://www.kumhotireusa.com/us/global/tire/view.do?returnType=L&menuCd=MN000162&langCd=LN000004&ord=0001-0002-0001-0001&idcate=MC000112&iditem=50 Michelin 155 HR 13 https://www.michelinman.com/classic/tires/michelin-xas https://www.michelinman.com/classic/tires/michelin-xas-ff https://www.michelinman.com/classic/tires/michelin-xdx-b https://www.michelinman.com/classic/tires/michelin-zx Uniroyal Rain Expert (well recommended for street) 13" NA Nitto NT05 Nankangs Toyo Proxes R888R Avon CR322 Avon ZZR (softest compound) Bridgestone 720 Notes on Formula Ford: Dunlop Racing "Formula Ford" F: 135/545 R13 CR82 R: 165/580 R13 CR82 https://hptyres.com/product/135-545-13-dunlop-historic-formula-ford-race-tyre/ On my car, but too old now. I would get more If I could find them Yokohama HPT (High Performance Tire) S-707 185/70R13 86T Diameter 23.2" Width 7.28" 589mm I tend to continue to update these lists after posting Personal recommendation, find Kumho Solus TA11 for under $100 and get a set. If rims are alloy, take to a specialist who wont break your wheels on the changing machine. If you have Ford PCD, not to worry, lots of replacement options. DeDion should be Ford.

185/65-70/R13 inch gives more sidewall for flex and impact when inflated at 20psi. Like that bike you had with 2" balloon tires. They may not look sporty, but in a 1200 pound car prone to skip around, you need the grip and your back needs the cushion. On a perfectly smooth race track, it may be something else.

You can be annoying and lag several car lengths behind. If Bubba pulls up you have room to start rolling before he does. being that far back is so annoying, he won't forget you're there.

So true plodding along at everyone's speed is dangerous. the only places a 7 is seen is out front or over five car lengths behind. everywhere else is your blind spot zone.

Hello. Ive been wondering the same thing. Has anyone ever seen or have the instructions given with the early sevens that were written in reverse order? Someone on L7C is asking.. https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/chitchat/self-build-disassemby-instructions-myth-or-fact

Sheesh...I was in high school

Im still wanting the info, as I am very tempted to go aluminum from my brass.

I see a label on the side (hint)

I have worked in a business in which I witnessed many (understatement) classic cars found by scouts and brokers working for extremely wealthy foreign people who are buying up and adding to their personal collections or sell or give as wedding gifts. Its nothing for the agent to bid and secure and dump if the buyer in another time zone later rejects the car when he has time to look at his daily toy shopping list.

Thanks for that. The main parts just mght be the same. Amazing that this type pump was used by just about all manufacturers in the 1930s to early 60s. The 80mm orange diaphragm has an inscription.. "Replace with AC 1524905 only" Need that diaphragm spring and the plunger rod seals. This looks closer: https://www.smallfordspares.co.uk/products/e93a-9349-fuel-pump-repair-kit-export-model-e36-z-1

A curved radiator? Cool, but why?

Hi Anyone know who would have the rebuild kit for the older Kent glass bowl fuel pump? Anyone know the part number for this pump?

Bro, your 7s looking good.

I was going to ask what car that is off of?

Hi Wayne. Nice you got a BDA. Even better if its on 711M or AX block.. Can't wait to see pictures. Please start a build page. Although its built, the refresh is likely going to be interesting. You didn't say if itwas driven by son?

Good fit. is there an item number? Manufacturer?

I wish those new Smiths Chronometrics were reasonable.

From Haynes # 139 That doesn't look too good. I will work on it

I hope this helps. Its a really old version of the catalog. They're probably still using it. The PDF attachment is all six pages of the catalog section. DaveBeanRev0297.pdf