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Bradford engine in a pre war
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:04 pm
by Paulstingmore
How much work is it to fit a Bradford engine into a prewar 7hp? I’m wondering if it’s worth having one sitting to one side as a temporary unit if I ever have any issues with the current engine. Interested in others experiences!
Re: Bradford engine in a pre war
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:30 pm
by BarryCambs
I think the main problem would be the Bradford engine's different induction tube and a downdraught carburettor over, rather than in front of, the engine. The long two has a lowered bonnet line, so not sure you'd get the bonnet shut! The manifolds have different stud patten, so it's not a simple swap.
Barry
Re: Bradford engine in a pre war
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:23 pm
by Jeremy
The CA has the chain driven dynamo and side draught carburettor - maybe that is an option?
Re: Bradford engine in a pre war
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:28 am
by Paulstingmore
Thanks folks!
I was considering whether to have something sitting on stand by - think I probably just need to bite the bullet some time next year and rebuild my engine. That said, it performs very well currently. I’m planning on a fairly long and arduous trip the following Feb so this is me debating whether to make sure we make it!