My express engine

oval53/split52 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:56 am Post subject: My express engine

Just managed to fit my Express engine in my 51. Had lots of trouble and spent lots of time getting it roadworthy so I missed Hessisch..

Still I am in need of correct black spark plug wires, a good cleaning and a Knecht cyclone filter, but thats details.

Anyway - where can I get in contact with a good supplier of Solex jets?

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Boonies · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:14 pm Post subject:

You could talk to Mr.Okrasa he will more than likely have what you need.

Also is the a OG 1500 super valve clearance badge on top of your "383"?
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loor · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject:

hey,
very nice, you don't see too much expresser around congrats!

jets are distributed by ruddies in berlin germany
http://www.ruddies-berlin.de/SOLEXduesen.htm
takes some time until he answers

cheers lorenz

oval53/split52 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

Boonies · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:20 pm Post subject:

Looks great either which way!
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Peter_Plade · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:41 am Post subject:

Looking forward to check it out at SCC!
Is it running good?

When I had my Express on the dyno, the dyno guy had some very very small drills so that he could small jets bigger. It was that he made my main air jets the correct size.

By the way I´ve send you a pm
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oval53/split52 · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

I tested the engine today, and it will need some adjustments before everything is ok. I tried to adjust the emulsion pin several times with out any luck. I also discovered that the Express manual i've got is missing a page.
Since the engine is an almost 100% original 36hp, i was hoping that the original "recipe" in the Express manual could help me. Anyone?
The one I've got is also in swedish so I have some problems understanding everyting without a drawing.

Sparkplugs are very black, and it seems like the engine is capable of more if i change the jets, venturies or emulsion tube holder. The emulsion tube holder should have reservoar 5,5, it was originally 5,0.

PeterPlade: Have you changed your venturies, emulsion tubes, or emulsion tube holders? Or have you only changed the jets in your carbs????

Peter_Plade · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:04 am Post subject:

Bengt H · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject:

Hi guys, I think you got the manual from me, if something is missing I can send you a new one.
In my express i have: 5,5 emulsion holder
23 mm venturi
175 main air jet
125 main jet

I also have a reground cam ( 7,6mm lift, no other data on it) and a litle more compression. It pumps out 41hp

Peter_Plade · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:00 am Post subject:

oval53/split52 · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:00 am Post subject:

Great information guys Very Happy

Tommorrow I'll recieve different Solex jets. After that I have to get it dynoed as you guys have done.

Maybe the different jetting is caused by using different distributors?

Bengts engine is maybe the closest to mine - i have flycut my heads 1,2mm and I am also using BRS 383 distributor.

Peter_Plade · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:38 am Post subject:

My heads was cut 2mm´s if I remember correctly, anyway it was meassured so that compression ratio was set to 8-1.
And as you know I have the 010 distributor, and mr okrasa cam in mine.

Good luck on the dyno!
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oval53/split52 · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:10 pm Post subject:

oval53/split52 · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:

vw-vintage · Samba Member Joined: December 19, 2004 Posts: 83

fred

oval53/split52

Thanks alot Fred!
I am learning alot here. This is my first real engine project.

Some parts are now bought and some others was made during the day.
It now performs alot better Very Happy

Still need to syncro and dyno it.

Bengt H

Good to see that you coming through the problems Laughing

RichardinNZ · Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:11 am Post subject:

Any updates from anyone on this and jet sizes etc? Just got my heads back; skimmed 2mm (going to check their cc tomorrow) and now with 33mm intake valves. Standard cam.

Should I start with the jets etc recommended by Express?

Thanks
Richard
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Bengt H · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:54 pm Post subject:

Try this place http://www.ruddies-berlin.de/index2.htm he has lots of solex parts

RichardinNZ · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:02 am Post subject:

Many thanks...anyone built an engine a similar spec to mine? It'll be about 7.5:1 with 33mm intakes.

Thanks
Richard
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