Rigs Posted February 28, 2001 Share Posted February 28, 2001 Hi there from South Africa. What I am looking for is the engine specs for the Caterham 1700 supersprint like camshaft type and general specs for the engine. So please help if you can. Rigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted February 28, 2001 Share Posted February 28, 2001 I've got a copy of the caterham spec if you're interested. Send me your fax number and I will forward a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigs Posted February 28, 2001 Author Share Posted February 28, 2001 Thanks for your help. My fax No. is +2731 4687645 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted March 4, 2001 Share Posted March 4, 2001 Did you receive the fax on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigs Posted March 8, 2001 Author Share Posted March 8, 2001 Yes, I did recieve your fax. I am still looking for more on the cam so that I can get it cut here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted March 8, 2001 Share Posted March 8, 2001 Cant help on that I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccers Posted March 8, 2001 Share Posted March 8, 2001 Couldn't send me a fax too?? Number is 020 7 844 9565. Cheers. RM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted March 9, 2001 Share Posted March 9, 2001 I'd like one too if you don't mind! CHEERS C7 POW fax 0161 724 9000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted March 9, 2001 Share Posted March 9, 2001 Off to the US this weekend will send copies as soon as I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masha Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 Thanks for this posting if I can take the liberty of asking for a copy too my no. is 01227 862208 pls mark FAO Matthew Stears, Technical Support Thanks very much indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 Rigs, I work with a few people from S.A. Whereabouts are you in S.A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 John E, Any chance of posting the spec on this thread so that we can all see it? Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 I'm hoping to have the spec sheets scanned so that all can see. Cant get a fax to you Maccers but i have sent one to J & J and Masha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 As requested. 1700 Supersprint Engine Specification Base unit Ford ohv 2265E Kent crossflow Bore Stroke 83.27mm 77.62mm Capacity Compression Ratio 1690cc 9.75:1 Cylinder Head Gas flowed and enlarged ports Valves Oversize, gas flowed design manufactured in 21-4N steel. Valve springs Heavy duty, Duplex with retainers to suit. Camshaft Caterham BCD with high lift short duration profile Pistons Cast aluminium modified to give valve to piston clearance. Crankshaft bearings Uprated competition type main and big end shell bearings. Flywheel Lightened and balanced Clutch Uprated competition cover assembly and drive plate. Ignition Caterham distributor with special side entry cap with optional Lucas electronic ignition. NGK B8ECS spark plugs. Valve cover Caterham cast alloy with "1700 Supersprint" script. Lubrication High-pressure oil pump with standard wet sump. Inlet manifold Caterham cast alloy. Carburation Two Weber 40 DCOE 151 Air filtration Two K&N high performance air filters. Performance Data. Maximum power 135 BHP (99KW) @ 6000 rpm Maximum torque 122/lb/ft @ 4500 rpm Servicing Data * Static ignition timing 10 degrees at BTDC Valve clearances (cold) inlet 0.22" Exhaust 0.24" Spark plugs NGK B8ECS Spark plug gap 0.25" Firing order 1-2-4-3 *Fuel 97 octane (4 star) leaded Oil pressure (normal temp) 3-4 BAR Contact breaker points gap 0.025" Engines numbered with the suffix "UL" can be run on unleaded 95-octane fuel with static ignition timing of 14 degrees BTDC. I have reproduced as accurately as I can the information supplied to me by Caterham. I will not accept any resonsibility for anything within this text that is duff or otherwise incorrect. teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 John E, Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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