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An update on some progress.
Valve covers are done and we are currently working on the Coil Hold down fix. We have made up some simple carbon covers that go over the Coils and basically stop the coils from backing out. Its a simple shaped plate that is held off the valve covers with bobbins. Still a work in progress.
74.40mm cranks are in production now. These are "stock" replacements. They have the stock oiling from front and back. I have drawn a new Crank that will have direct oiling to the rod bearing with a different Rod journal size and width. These will sell as a complete rotating assy with longer CCL rods and pistons. These would be used in more high performance applications where weight and higher CR numbers are required.
The new Crankshaft Damper for the 911 air cooled engines is also under way. We have the Alt pulleys done to match the offset. Unfortunately, this application will only be available to those that are in a engine rebuild, as the front main bearing sleeve needs modification.
CDI kits are available as are all of the parts I have shown in the past.
I am also thinking of having an engine build program for those that may be interested in learning how to build one of these engines. This would be held in our engine and machine shop where the attendees would be "hands on" in rebuilding an engine covering "start to finish" with some machine time included. Thinking it could include the attendee rebuilding and working on their own engine if it was in the same calendar time.
I get asked many questions each week and have decided there is a lot that could be taught and learned when the correct environment is offered. I think its one thing to watch and take notes, its another when you are actually doing the work yourself with supervision. We have all the machines in house, all the tools required which could be an advantage to some.
This will not be cheap as I'm thinking it will be around 4 x 8 hour days and limited to no more than 5 people at a time. Thinking we would offer a discount on the machine work to those that attend. They would learn how these procedures are done and maybe get involved in some of the machine work required. We did this with Jeff several years ago.
Still a lot to think about on how and when.
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