My new project.........

[brembo]

Your a brave man Mike,hope you have Trumpton on speed dial
Regards,

[Mike]

While we wait for the final bit of work to be done on the cams to finish the engine, we've started to rebuild the gearbox to RSR spec.
To re-cap we had already rebuilt the ZF diff, as pictured below,



and with the cases freshly chromated we started to put the gear cluster together with the new ratio's, the modified input shaft with
the collar and a wevo 'teddy bear'.



The gearbox is having an oil pump spray bar set up which works from two gears in the end casing, we are using the RSR oil pump
gear casing for the oil lines to the cooler, also pictured is an RS housing for the pump set up but no cooler.



You can see the spray bar running along the left side of the gears here,



holes spaced to match the gears



and then through into the diff casing for the crown wheel and pinion.



The selector forks are original RSR in that the shafts are threaded to ensure no movment in the fork and the bolts will be lockwired,
as are any bolts with a chance of loosening.







The diff especially looks cool as it sits in place for the final time after setting the pre-load and backlash.



The final piece of detail for the moment is the RSR breather which has a pipe that runs down the side of the casing.

[sladey]

Mmmmmm, lockwires....

[oliveR]

Awesome work ...

[haasad]

BEEUUUTIFULLL !!!

and you can't even see it when its done, superb as ever

[Mike]

Thanks for the comments guys, really do appreciate it. It's been a long hard slog but there's light at the end of the tunnel, honest

As for it all the stuff inside being hidden away, ah but I'll know it's in there......

[Barry]

Yes, on that note, I think it was wise commisioning that photographer, Mike .

Really fabulous, and a fantastic record which will no doubt become a serious reference source for years to come.

[The Minotaur]

Absolutely brilliant! You and Neil make the perfect team Mike. I live my dreams through this thread and can't wait to see it/hear it running.

I have to deliver my engine to Neil for rebuilding at some point soon and it would be great to tie in with the first "firing up" of the RSR. I know you are cautious about setting time-scales but any idea what month might be likely?

Tim

[Nick Moss]

any idea what month might be likely

Even that's pinning it down a bit finely! How about which year (approximately)

[Mike]

Hi Tim, Neil's just waiting for the engine dyno to be shipped so I think we are looking at a couple of months.
The engine is ready to go apart from the cams which are waiting for the spark erosion man who's away sking at the moment

Then we are planning a firing up night, all invited so watch this space!

[Ferry Man]

Then we are planning a firing up night, all invited so watch this space!

Oh right, now how do I explain that night out with the boys.
"That's right darling, all us guys are travelling from all over the country to watch him start his car."

[The Minotaur]

A "firing up night". Love it!!! Me and my broken engine will be there, we make a lovely pair! Tim

[MRD-Porsche]

Hello Mike,

I looked through this thread again (after a year) and I still find it impressing on how comitted you are to the RSR, this one will be better than factory, for sure!

[butzsi]

A "firing up night". Love it!!! Tim

This has got to be the DDK 'Night of the Year' and Campsite tariff/Car park/hotel details will be published shortly - the Video (and DVD) rights of course remain with 23e Heure.

We are all praying for swift completion for you Mike - So generous of you to provide a free bar for the occasion!

Really looking forward........and forward..........

Chris

[Mike]

for you Chris, all the Guinness you can drink