Building a B30

Brock05 · Jul 17th, 2010, 17:54

I'm going to be building a replacement engine for the 164 i've just purchased as the engine is a bit tired. I have a recon marine B30 short engine as a starting point and have got a Spare TE engine as a donor, If i'm using the later head and cam does anyone have any suggestions as to the best carb setup. Should i stick with the Strombergs or is there any benefit in trying to track down a 3 SU manifold?

john h · Jul 17th, 2010, 22:14

The TE will be that later metric engine. Best to stick with earlier parts.

As for carbs, you want these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEQlunOqKx4

John

davebslater(uk) · Jul 18th, 2010, 00:06

ive got a box of earlier B18/20/30 bearings that need to go to a good home aswell.

john , you sure you dont want to collect them ?

Brock05 · Jul 18th, 2010, 06:26

Would love to go to triple webers! That 164 sounds lovely, can't really justify the cost though. How do i tell if the spare short engine i have is a metric engine or not? When did they change so i know the type of engine to use as a donor. The engine in the car is usable but tired so the replacement engine will be being built while i'm still using the vehicle so using the existing engine as a donor isn't an option

john h · Jul 18th, 2010, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebslater(uk)

ive got a box of earlier B18/20/30 bearings that need to go to a good home aswell.

john , you sure you dont want to collect them ?

Dave,

I've already bought all my engine parts thanks.

John

john h · Jul 18th, 2010, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock05

Would love to go to triple webers! That 164 sounds lovely, can't really justify the cost though. How do i tell if the spare short engine i have is a metric engine or not? When did they change so i know the type of engine to use as a donor. The engine in the car is usable but tired so the replacement engine will be being built while i'm still using the vehicle so using the existing engine as a donor isn't an option

I think (not 100% sure) that imperial engine has 6 bolts on the flywheel, metric has 8.

John

davebslater(uk) · Jul 18th, 2010, 20:12

john , i was giving them to you .

but if you dont want them ill just bin all the vandervell stuff .

Gordon Hunter · Jul 19th, 2010, 08:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by john h

I think (not 100% sure) that imperial engine has 6 bolts on the flywheel, metric has 8.

John

Sounds about right, it's certainly the same way to tell on the B20's...

john h · Jul 19th, 2010, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebslater(uk)

john , i was giving them to you .

but if you dont want them ill just bin all the vandervell stuff .

Dave,

Don't bin them! If you're giving, then I'll gladly accept - thank-you. Are you going to the Northern BKV at Wetherby by any chance?

John

davebslater(uk) · Jul 19th, 2010, 18:16

not sure , im in spain for 5 weeks starting 25th july .

i can give them to foggy or ryan tho , if they manage it .

but , somebody has also asked for them , so it could be a toss up , of divvying up who wants what .

Jul 17th, 2010, 17:54	#1
Brock05 Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2019 11:39 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcestershire	Building a B30 I'm going to be building a replacement engine for the 164 i've just purchased as the engine is a bit tired. I have a recon marine B30 short engine as a starting point and have got a Spare TE engine as a donor, If i'm using the later head and cam does anyone have any suggestions as to the best carb setup. Should i stick with the Strombergs or is there any benefit in trying to track down a 3 SU manifold?

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john h VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 17:34 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	The TE will be that later metric engine. Best to stick with earlier parts. As for carbs, you want these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEQlunOqKx4 John __________________ XX

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davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	ive got a box of earlier B18/20/30 bearings that need to go to a good home aswell. john , you sure you dont want to collect them ? __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

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davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	john , i was giving them to you . but if you dont want them ill just bin all the vandervell stuff . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

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davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	not sure , im in spain for 5 weeks starting 25th july . i can give them to foggy or ryan tho , if they manage it . but , somebody has also asked for them , so it could be a toss up , of divvying up who wants what . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Jul 18th, 2010, 06:26	#4
Brock05 Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2019 11:39 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcestershire	Would love to go to triple webers! That 164 sounds lovely, can't really justify the cost though. How do i tell if the spare short engine i have is a metric engine or not? When did they change so i know the type of engine to use as a donor. The engine in the car is usable but tired so the replacement engine will be being built while i'm still using the vehicle so using the existing engine as a donor isn't an option

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