~ Tech - Engine & Gearbox ~


A lot of the Technical stuff on this page has been written by Dave Andrews.
If you want to visit his site please click on the link at the bottom of this page.

Gearbox Specs & Comparison NewAnother comparison table to help you choose your gearbox
Remote Gear Extention NewA DIY option for a remote linkage to fit a Type 9 Gearbox. (Right click and "Save as" .pdf file)
Bike Engine Specs & ComparisonA Comparison table for 24 of the more powerful bike engines about today
Fitting a Vauxhall XEMy Guide to fitting an XE into a Narrow bodied SE (with parts list)
Engine Specs & ComparisonThis is a comparison table for the more popular car engine choices with weight, dimensions etc.
Now includes Rover V8.
How to Powertune a Ford SOHCThis is a manual on how to Power Tune a Pinto Engine -
Note: Acrobat Reader required - 34.7kb
Engine WeightsWant to know how heavy your engine is, check this out.
Engine & Transmission WeightsEngine and Transmission Weights are here.
Dellorto DHLA Carb TuningThis is a brilliant article on Tuning the Dellorto DHLA Carburettors by Dave Andrews. It has the added advantage that you can download it too.
Webber DCOE Carb TuningAnother brilliant article as above but on the Webber DCOE Carbs.
Camshaft SelectionA Guide to Camshaft selection by Dave Andrews
Ignition TimingThis describes how to set-up you ignition for Modified Engines by Dave Andrews.
Rover K Series DevelopmentA must read on the K Series engine if your thinking of fitting/upgrading one from Dave Andrews.
Engine ManagementThe basics of engine management can be found here by kind permission of Dave again.
Making a Quick shiftDave's guide to making a quick shift for a Ford Gearbox.Visit