Bockscar 2.0

[Stainless1]

Jack... I think the valve angle is about 22 degrees... that's by memory from setting up the "example" piston that I sent to Woosner 5 years ago... so don't quote me on that.... definitely not hemi headed...
I looked up your Guzzi... I think you have 0 valve angle and yep no chamber in the head.... but a hell of a dish on those pistons....

[Stainless1]

Between the snow shoveling, trying a new whiskey or two and having some good beer I managed to to throw together a light weight 45 ci (750) motor to use as a mockup.  I have it in the car.... need a little tweeking but it seems it is going to fit in there with plenty of room to spare.  Time to start making mounts.  Yes this is all prep for the next chapter, but I currently have a little time to work on that. 
The SpeedWeek plan is still running 1 liter blown... of course the dyno work could change that depending on motor longevity....
I'm still waiting on my Team APE sponsorship to kick in, so the head is waiting on parts.
No I can't change them as fast as George's team... I will attack one at a time.... Yep still have the G motor, that's waiting on John and John... will put the H blown back together, but waiting for Curt Huntoon, Car 717, to give me a number to shoot at. 
Got to keep busy in the off season...

[Rex Schimmer]

Bob,
Speaking of GSXR 750 cc engines I have one, complete, 2002 that I bought from Sumner about 10 years ago when I was working on building a complete car. The price is CHEAP!

Rex

[Stainless1]

Rex... are we talking bottle of Jameson cheap or... I only have 3 or 4... I kinda lost count... I do know the oversize valves run a little too close to stock pistons according to my clay work... that's one reason the N/A motor was on the bench for what seemed like forever....

The shell motor got head gaskets today to space the head for motor mounts... the 4 rear mounts are done, with only 1 that may need to be redone depending on how I decide to do the air filter.  I could leave one of the 6 out... after all everyone keeps reminding me that top fuel dragsters use a couple of hose clamps to hold the motor.
Here are the back 4, I finished one of the fronts today but it was a little too hot to throw in for a pic... I'll get it and the other side tomorrow... maybe....

[floydjer]

Looks great Bob.

[Stainless1]

Here's the last 2.... then pulled all of them to paint... well at least one side...  I'll get them painted, then put back on to check that the motor stays aligned

[Stainless1]

Wondering about that alignment thing??? Yea me too...
Part of my Gates sponsorship put a belt alignment tool in my box....
It is magnetic which works on the drive side... however the driven is still aluminum so I kinda have to hold it in place.  And there's all the obstruction metal from the swingarm in the way. 
All the mounts are installed and it seems it is pretty good... I will check it again when I put the mounts back on to ensure repeatability. 
I also plan to check the 1 liter when I put it back in... I hope it shows as good of an alignment.... but we will see...
This is a laser that reflects back on the mirror to show you how close the alignment is.... Yes it is a little off... about 10-15 thou moves it one hash mark....
I'm calling this one close enough for now 

[salt27]

Stainless, is that a zink based paint you are using?

  Don

[Stainless1]

Rustoleum self-etching primer... it seems to stick pretty well to bare metal... of course it was all sandblasted before welding so that probably helps the grip. 
It seems to be good when Canodizing metal   

[Stainless1]

OK, black paint on the motor mounts is in its 3rd day of curing... I mention that because someone might notice the motor is turned sideways in the pictures coming up.... so they are not installed.

Its been really windy around here the last couple of days... that got me thinking I need something on the 3/4 liter motor to keep the hat from blowing off.  So for the last couple of days I've been working that direction.  Unfortunately there were no bolts directly under and in line with the Throttle Bodies like the Hayabusa motor has...  so I had to improvise a little. 
The motor mount on the left side of the head gets a piggyback and a bridge to the rear head mount boss.
The right side I needed to build another bridge using the little head mount bolts.  I think the 1/8 inch x 1'ish aluminum strap will be up to the task.
Taking the 1 liter head to the head shed Monday with any luck... Deni has been off because the boss's wife was sick... with something... I will get parts ordered as soon as I know what Deni thinks I need.  Already have new springs and Ti retainers on the parts list... probably ordering Inconel exhaust and new intakes but will let Deni make that call.  I have time to get stuff shipped in, I'm on  the schedule for end of Feb completion... if everybody stays healthy

[floydjer]

That looks good as well Bob.

[Stainless1]

It's all prep for the future Jerry... got to do something to keep me deserving a good beer at the end of the day...
Dan Haugh was in Wichita today and took me to lunch at his favorite BBQ spot.  Dan runs a Saab in G/CBFALT (car 9275).  He gave me a copy of 9s, the North American Saab Club Magazine... yep that's his car on the cover.  Seems like lots of folks from middle America are into LSR.  It may be hard to see in the pic, but his race car has an antique plate.... LAND JET    Dan saw my truck at the Blue Flame 50+1 and tracked me down... we have been discussing some of the issues his project has.  He lives in Lawrence, about 2.5 hours away... but he lived in Wichita when he worked for Boeing and with Beech... back in the day    We have similar aviation interests so lots to talk about.

[aircap]

Which BBQ was that? We have several here in Doodah.

[floydjer]

Dan seems like a fine person. ( I have owned four SAAB 's over the years, including two 900 SPG's)

[WOODY@DDLLC]

Ya never know where a land speed nut will show up next! 
Front cover - way to go Dan!