1-9 8 valve engine.

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1-9 8 valve engine.

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Hello as above, its 127 bhp and has just been rebuilt ,its only done a couple of thousand or so.New valves,guides , rings, shells, pump etc. it needs to go quickly car is being scrapped, the gearbox destroyed itself and the owner gave up. It does go really well and is a good one. No reasonable offer refused.( negotiable ) Car being taken away Saturday.Sorry about the short notice. It would be a shame to scrap this engine.
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I think that may be ideal for AdamskiBX? No offence if it`s not Adam but could be a good solution for your current problem?
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Would it be OK with an auto box?
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I got one on an auto and it flies.


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Is this the optional "Cessna" type Autobox? :lol:
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No, HP Citroens are all Pipers :D
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Off topic I know, but (semi) seriously, has Citroen any aviation history, I wonder...
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Philip chidlow wrote:Off topic I know, but (semi) seriously, has Citroen any aviation history, I wonder...
If you find any pics of the Conservatorie (whatever it's called) you'll find a pic of a helicopter in there.
Scary thought when one considers the standard of electricals the French are renowned for. :shock: :shock:


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Yeah, I guess that's a fair point. Would you go up in a Citroen Helicopter??? :shock:

What about WW2, I know the Germans commandeered as many Tractions as they could - made decent staff cars - but, apparently didn't bother taking them when they left...
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Hello-Ive had an offer of an engine that must go from David but if I hadnt id be interested in this one- Regarding aeroplane's/Citroens, I know about one guy who built his own plane using a 2cv engine :shock: I suppose even though they have their problems, its only because they are old, and so robust that people take certan bits reliability for granted and dont replace them- If you completely rebuild one and fit new everything, then they are pretty much bomb proof for 15,000 miles (or 10,000 flight hours :D ) . Mind you it must be a light plane for 30 BHP to allow it to take off. I just remember seeing something about it on the net ages ago.
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To have flight from 30hp means that it cant be much more than a flexwing microlight. Even the smallest of small aircraft have 70-80hp from their rotax / jabaru engines. Whilst you don't need all of that in flight, getting off the ground with only 30hp must be almost impossible.
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http://www.mini-imp.com/micro_imp.htm

Think that might have been it. Not very successful but it looked like it went.
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