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Engine change

Post by 22John » Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:00 am

I am considering an engine change for my Lomax 224 I have the offer of a BMW engine are there any problems in changing over, is it a straight swop or are extra parts required.

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Re: Engine change

Post by howardjs » Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:46 am

Hi which BMW engine? If its a R850 or R1100 there is a kit, gearbox and flywheel adaptor, you will also need all the ancillaries, ECU Throttle bodies exhaust pipes etc. Or if you go with carbs you will need an electronic ignition unit (Pazon from NZ for example). Ron is your man for advise on all this... Soz Ron!
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Re: Engine change

Post by 22John » Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:33 pm

Thanks for that info , i don't think by the sound of it it's a job for me , I'll pass it on to the experts!
John

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Re: Engine change

Post by Jack602 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:45 pm

John,
The Pembleton "optional extras" list that came with my kit last year lists BMW conversion at £490 and BMW stainless steel exhaust and manifold at £185. You would need to devise a engine mount for a Citroen chassis car as Pembletons have a different arrangement. Prices for Moto Guzzi conversions were simular.

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Re: Engine change

Post by 22John » Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:06 am

Hi further into my engine change question has anyone got a contact Email or method of contacting "SOZ RON" or is that his user name on this site?

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Re: Engine change

Post by llanigraham » Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:55 pm

There is no-one using that name in the Members list (5th button along the top of the page, under the main title)
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Re: Engine change

Post by howardjs » Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:12 am

That's Ron Bishop SW area Rep. contact details in Flat Out. Ron has a superb Blue Lomax fitted with a BMW R850 (and a unique lift up hard top)!
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Re: Engine change

Post by 22John » Sun Dec 30, 2018 11:51 am

many thanks Howard I'll get in touch with him.
John

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