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Originally Posted by john.wigley
I had pondered upon your signature, Keith, but thought it was something Volvo related (which it is in a way) of which I was unaware.
Yes, I knew about JAP engines and their use by many different manufacturers, not least Brough, but not their technicalities; its true that you learn something new every day! Yes, please do add me to your Friends list if you wish.
Regards, John.
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Yes you'v got it John, She is an estate,so looks longer than a saloon,even if she is not. + 5 cylinders'. I did think of vin blanc but Volvos do not come from France,so I am told
J A Prestwich were in Tottenham, they were the only engine for speedway and grasstrack for years. They were mostly short fours,there was quite a black market trade in jap parts,don't tell anyone. sometimes in engineering,simplicity is a thing of beauty,do you think? total loss lubrication via a pilgrim pump,but with magnesium crank cases, steel push rods and an alloy con.rod. OHV only two valves. but for what they were used for,they flew! Alf Hagon, who I worked with for a time and was also a friend,said the basis of a good engine was a good set of flywheels. the demise of the JAP Engine was when the parts supply ran out,long after the factory had closed.
If you google J A Prestwich,you will find some mouth watering pictures
Thanks for listening to me waffling on John,Regards,Keith.