The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Hi Synchro909 I am in Perth, what I have done with the water jacket is the POR fuel tank sealer. I have used that in my current engine witch has done 22,000 miles with no issues. Before using this in 2011 I contacted the guy who imports it into Australia, his response was it is rated at I think it was 230 degrees celsius also it is designed to expand & contract with out cracking
 
Bob and Lois Beers are getting ready to embark on the 2021 Great Race driving their 31 Victoria with a 5-Main Burtz Engine. The Great Race is a Timed-Distance Vintage Car Rally, which will start in San Antonio on 18 June and travel ~2500 miles through Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri , Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Finishing in Greenville, South Carolina on 27 June.

Travis Easter has created a Facebook page to keep everyone informed on the their progress. Please like and follow the page to show your support!

Great Race 2021 #35 Victoria
@greatrace2021Victoria#35

Travis will be updating this page with pictures and scores daily.

Great Race Scores can also be monitored at: “https://www.greatrace.com/results”
 
Cyclone, I ran an original Cyclone for many years, a great head. I'm now running one of my own of course.

Vicky, 100 hp at the wheels is a lot, good luck.on that.
 
I notice your registration time is 9:30 a.m. next Thursday at the hotel. Will there be an area for local fans to see the car's before the start? I know downtown San Antonio is usually quite crowded.
Good luck from a local.
 
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Tom Foster said:
I notice your registration time is 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the hotel. Will there be an area for local fans to see the car's before the start? I know downtown San Antonio is usually quite crowded.
Good luck from a local.
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The Great Race don’t start until next week. The key activities where all the vehicles will be in place for the start is provided below. We start in front of the Alamo.


Saturday, June 19, 2021—Stage 1: OFFICIAL START: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS; SAN MARCOS, TEXAS; TEMPLE, TEXAS

First car in place, The Alamo, At 8:30
Start Ceremony, The Alamo, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. At 10:45
 
Hi
Is there anyone who tried different camlifts or duration except for the stipe 0,340 or similar.I was thinking like 0.413 lift.Is there a clearence issue with a higher lift in the burtz combo.
 
esso said:
Hi
Is there anyone who tried different camlifts or duration except for the stipe 0,340 or similar.I was thinking like 0.413 lift.Is there a clearence issue with a higher lift in the burtz combo.
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I don't know what kind of lift the Model A engine can take advantage of but the Burtz block is similar if not identical in the area around the valves. Your limit to lift will probably depend on the head you are using and whether the Model A cam geometry can actually provide that much lift without damaging the lifters and the valve train above them.
Like I said, I don't know what the limits are for the Model A engine but there are several engine builders on this forum who can provide some intelligent feedback on that.
 
esso said:
Hi
Is there anyone who tried different camlifts or duration except for the stipe 0,340 or similar.I was thinking like 0.413 lift.Is there a clearence issue with a higher lift in the burtz combo.
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Just about any cam you can mention has been tried in A/B flathead 4 bangers.
If you want much over .350 lift it is going to have to be on a billet or welded stock core. That will entail boring the cam line oversize also.
I ran a grind from a DO Hal engine with .488 lift for awhile. This engine had 4 intake ports. I have also run a 404A radius lifter grind from a Ford flathead V8 with .416 lift.
As with any engine, if you check the valve clearance and flycut if needed, there should be no problem with any head.
 
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