1993 Litton Corse I - Strato's Replica

A step closer to running the engine old school with vacuum atomised fuel and clockwork sparks. I had found a Luminition optical trigger amongst a box of other parts so I dug out the ignition test rig to see if it was good - turns out it was.

So, as the test unit was out on the bench it seemed like the ideal opportunity to test the clockwork C27A no ECU dizzy that I had and see if I could figure the wiring.

Took an educated guess and it worked first time





Sparks sorted.





Next to grab the IDF's and give the 40's an overhaul.

Working on the water pipe today, bit of work on the lathe and then tacking the assembly with the TIG. Final test fit required before it all gets fully welded.

do you have a suitable radiator? I spotted that Jeep XJ ones are great for small wide spaces and thanks to all the off road market they seem really cheap for what they are


Ebay link

Bought a cheap ultrasonic from eBay went for a 10L version, that I measured would take a whole IDF/DCOE body, for £125 - Must admit that I was not expecting anything great from it at that price point but must admit that the results are pretty good.




I am using some of this cleaner I had on hand diluted as instructions for heavy grease and soiling at 100ml per 5 L





Which brought the carb bodies up pretty well














I have also put some Imp and Honda oil filter bodies and parts through and the Imp ones come up really well.


Next is trip down the shed to dig out the box containing the rebuild parts for the IDF's - Some clean solution in the Ultrasonic bath and rebuild one carb whilst the other is fizzing away.

It has been a lot of LBDA for the sunshine



And some making of lists for various purchases - I have been on the fence with regard to wheels and tyre types and sizes and still not really decided. getting a price from a company in Italy and then see where we are.

Tyre wise I have been looking at the Nangkang AR-1 as they do a 275 width for the rear in 15" that will work for me gear ratio wise giving me a reasonable overall ratio in 5th.




May just bite the bullet and order a set that commits me to either getting it done before they go out of date or getting some stupid size wheels and modified arches for the G27......

If brave/stupid enough the Grasstracker cams will run to well over 8000 - which will exceed the UK legal limit in second.

A bit of messing about with wheels today before I press go on the order.

These are the current 235/40/17's on the 8 x 17 ET20 TSW Hockenheim wheels but fitted with 50mm of spaces to simulate the 10 x 15 ET0














It's at the limit ...