Let us not forget many of the 1500's other "features".
The single ZS carb to make sure neither too much oxygen or fuel get to
the engine.
The cooling system designed to run at a balmy 240 degrees plus.
The Lucas "what were we thinking" electronic ignitions.
The thrust bearing that automatically drops into the oil pan when it's
worn.
The bearing free cam shaft design.
The oil test ports AKA front and rear seals.
The intermittent fan clutch.
The fuel pump with the break away arm feature.
The alternator with the #1 spark plug protection feature.
The heavy duty 40 pound air injection pump.
The "run dry" oil free rocker arm design.
I'm sure I'm missing a few more of the little Triumph's endearing
qualities.
--
Jay "the only guy in the world stupid enough to race one of theses
things" Shaffer
On Monday, March 10, 2003, at 03:54 PM, Dbcooper292@aol.com wrote:
> the owner of this vehicle was obviously brilliant. You tiddler fans
> have
> lived in denial long enough. It is time to celebrate the obvious
> superiority
> of the 1500 engine. I have about $4k in mine and, while I've never
> heard it
> run, I feel rather smug about the massive thickness of the walls which
> serve
> only to hold the oil pan on, even as the (few) main bearing journals
> are
> thinner than a pinky, saving precious weight. Speaking of weight it
> took the
> removal of 11 lbs of steel to put the reciprocating mass of my 1500
> into
> balance, what other motor allows you to improve both sides of the
> power/weight ratio at once? And further, what other four cylinder car
> but
> the 1500 midget can accept a v8 transplant and come out lighter? the
> 1500
> knows no equal.
>
> Mark M.
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