rolls royce

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Nov 09, 07 9:56 am

Jeff wrote:Phil Rutherford dropped a RR motor in his 32 roadster.

That is the one I was thinking of.

Well if they are ally blocks that would be quite a good engine to use.

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Fri Nov 09, 07 1:43 pm

Ah derived but not GM....although the box is

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Fri Nov 09, 07 2:44 pm

Wonder why they used GM 400 box as its obvious the 727 is best as proved by Bristol, Jensen etc

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 09, 07 3:15 pm

And Aston Martin

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Fri Nov 09, 07 5:22 pm

Cast iron 1955 and
Ali 1964

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Fri Nov 09, 07 5:23 pm

Cast iron 1955 and
Ali 1960

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Fri Nov 09, 07 5:25 pm

Brad wrote:Is it true that Rolls Royce used to chuck their blocks outside to warp for a few months after casting before they were machined for use?

There's all sorts of stuff about "seasoning" blocks! I will start as thread!!!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Nov 10, 07 2:49 am

Been on the lash with No Neck , think you guys better do yer homework.