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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca BE 603 Racing at Infineon this past weekend

« on: June 10, 2010, 20:54:11 »

I was fortunate enough to be accepted to race in the Sonoma Histor Motorsport Festival at Infineon Race Track last weekend (Formerly Sears Point).
   It was a wonderful 3-day outing and the Aceca performed quite well - in spite of my nightmarish Solex problems.
   An unforeseen benefit of the outing was that my car was chosen as a featured "Car of Interest" in the Sports Car Digest write up of the event.
   Here is a link to the on-line article.
   
   http://www.sportscardigest.com/sonoma-historic-motorsports-festival-results-and-photo-gallery/
   
   Several nice pics of the Aceca!
   
   Enjoy...
   
   Cheers,
   Rob

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General Forum / Solex to Weber Conversion

« on: June 10, 2010, 20:29:52 »

Does anyone know if there is a good conversion from Solex to Weber Carbs on a D2 motor?
   
   More importantly, was this commonly done in the past?
   
   My Solex performance is crap and my mechanic believes that Webers will solve what ails me.
   
   Thanks!
   Rob

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Solex Carb conversion

« on: June 10, 2010, 20:28:44 »

Does anyone know if there is a good conversion from Solex to Weber Carbs on a D2 motor?
   More importantly, was this commonly done in the past?
   
   Thanks!

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General Forum / AEX607 for sale in CA!

« on: May 07, 2010, 17:48:33 »

Very nice shape..
   
   http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/914-AC-Aceca-2.0%20Litre%20Inline%206%20cylinder
   
   Anyone know any history???
   
   Rob

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AEX607 for sale in CA!

« on: May 07, 2010, 17:43:25 »

Very nice shape..
   
   http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/914-AC-Aceca-2.0%20Litre%20Inline%206%20cylinder
   
   Anyone know any history???
   
   Rob

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Head gasket for a Bristol D2 motor

« on: May 07, 2010, 05:51:50 »

Anyone know where I can get a replacement head gasket for my Aceca?  Anything special about it?
   FYI -  I will be checking with Jon Leonard.
   
   Thanks!
   Rob

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Race set up for an Aceca Bristol

« on: March 11, 2010, 19:53:56 »

OK guys -
   Great dialog on the spark plugs.
   
   Now, how about race prepping?
   
   I am currently readying my recently purchased Aceca with a mildly race prepped D2 motor for the season. I am new to this motor and would appreciate any advice on how to set it up correctly:
   
   - Plugs
   - Electronic ignition
   - Carbs (currently have solex's without the accelerator pumps)
   - Brake pads
   - Brake fluid
   - Gearbox fluid
   - Diff fluid
   - Engine oil
   - Anything else I should know?
   
   All input appreciated as always....
   
   Cheers,
   Rob

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Spark plugs for racing

« on: March 02, 2010, 18:07:09 »

Does anyone have any opinion on recommended spark(ing) plugs for racing an Aceca with D2 engine?  I have heard you should use "cold" plugs for racing and "hot" plugs for general use.
   
   I do realize that it may depend on compression and fuel.  Assume a "gently" race prepped engine with cam and pistons.
   
   Any comments/experiences/recommendations would be appreciated.
   
   Cheers,
   Rob

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General Forum / Fuel pressure

« on: March 01, 2010, 07:33:19 »

Does anyone know what the fuel pressure (in lbs) on the Solex's running on a D2 motor should be?
   
   Cheers,
   Rob

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General Forum / Firing order for a D2 engine?

« on: February 28, 2010, 02:10:27 »

Hi,
   
   My brass plate is missing and my manual doesn't seem to note it.  Anone know the firing order for a D2 engine?
   
   Thanks!
   Rob

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General Forum / Parts supplier in the US?

« on: February 28, 2010, 02:09:21 »

Hi,
   
   Can anyone tell me where I can find engine parts here in the US?  Specifically ignition parts like cap, rotor, points and wires for a Bristol D2 motor?
   
   Thanks!
   
   Rob

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Bristol mechanic in the San Francisco Area

« on: February 04, 2010, 05:32:08 »

Hi,
   
   Does anyone have any recommendations for a good mechanic in the San Francisco Bay Area? I have a Bristol Aceca that I want to have looked over.
   
   Thanks very much.
   Rob