Bevan IMP

Post by **Prometheus** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:29 pm

Should I take that as a no then

Post by **stuartrf** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:58 pm

Dave, Johnathan isnt a frequent visitor to the forum and it may be a little while until he visits again, he's a great guy (lives not far from me) and i'm sure that if he can help, he will.

Colin

Post by **Prometheus** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:17 pm

Fair enough Colin.

I'll give myself some lines......

Write out 100 times, "Patience is a virtue"

Patience is a virtue
Patience is a virtue
Patience is a virtue
Patience is a .... oh never mind i'll do it later...

.

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:26 pm

Hi Dave,

I have just spoken to my dad, he never marked any of his heads.

Why don't you post some pictures of the head for him to have a look at, I personally wouldnt risk loosing it in the post.

Jonathan

Post by **Prometheus** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:44 pm

Bevan IMP wrote:Hi Dave,

I have just spoken to my dad, he never marked any of his heads.

Why don't you post some pictures of the head for him to have a look at, I personally wouldnt risk loosing it in the post.

Jonathan

Hi Jonathan.

That's exactly what Martyn said, about the marking or rather lack of. Of course if having no marks = bevan head then I must have loads of em' in the shed

. Therefore i'm assuming there would be some other tell tale signs. Not a problem post wise as we have a fedex account via work so doesn't cost much to send stuff insured to a high value and signed for but regardless of this it's probably a bit premature. I fully appreciate that it's pretty unlikely to be Bevan. As you suggested i'll post some pics first, although it might take me a while to excavate it from the deepest darkest corner of the shed. Noddy can vouch for the state of it. No mean feat I can assure you.

Dave.

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:03 pm

Hi All

Just a quick update......

engine and gearbox sorted...

Post by **MiniChris** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:40 pm

Wow, looks stunning!

Post by **ImpManiac** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:23 pm

Much shininess!

IM

Post by **Lotus-e-Clan** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:48 pm

I can't see a pressure relief valve on top of the removable cartridge in a canister type oil filter block! Does it have one (or indeed oil cooler connections)?

What type of fasteners hold down the cam cover...they look like unc bolts...? 10mm hex heads for clearance or are they allen heads?
...because for sure, 7/16 AF nuts/bolts don't have enough clearance in the cast type cam covers (GE/Bevan etc) I use long hex bar nuts which are pretty heavy...yours looks like a better solution.

Post by **sammy the sturgeon** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:27 am

On a side issue - I love the use of the kids play tiles to protect the floor,
(Improvise, adapt, overcome to a new extreme

)

Post by **cov_climax** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:11 pm

Lotus-e-Clan wrote:I can't see a pressure relief valve on top of the removable cartridge in a canister type oil filter block! Does it have one (or indeed oil cooler connections)?

What type of fasteners hold down the cam cover...they look like unc bolts...? 10mm hex heads for clearance or are they allen heads?
...because for sure, 7/16 AF nuts/bolts don't have enough clearance in the cast type cam covers (GE/Bevan etc) I use long hex bar nuts which are pretty heavy...yours looks like a better solution.

I see a normal pressure relief valve fitted, not obvious but no bolt hanging out of it like the adjustable jobbies.

you can use 1/4"unc cap head screws for the cam cover, though obviously long term the threads wear more with frequent removal or you could have your solid hex bar jobbies drilled down the length to shed the weight (as i've done) just visable in this piccy here

Post by **stuartrf** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:36 pm

looks very nice
have you found out if you can get it to harrys garage then i can give you a hand getting the engine and box

in

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:52 pm

Hi

I have to say that you are all very observant, the engine was actually built with an original cam cover with standard studs and nuts.

As you have already guessed we can’t get a socket or spanner on the nuts.

I am going to put an old socket in a lathe and see if we can reduce the size to keep the nuts. If not I will get some K Nuts which have a reduced socket size (I think !!!!).

With regards to the oil filter………yes it has the pick up points for the oil lines and the pressure relief valve is not adjustable (Yet).

I am waiting for a roller release bearing for the clutch and clutch fork which has stopped me starting to put everything together. Even if the engine never runs it will look the part.

Stuart..........I need as much help as i can get, i did my my back lifting the engine in the garage.

Jonathan

Post by **Greetham** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:17 pm

i hope your back is ok 2 the engine is very nice mate nice to see some new picys all the best paul

Post by **stuartrf** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:49 pm

i could pop down one day after work and help you put it in if you want as im only 6 miles waay from you

Post by **Lotus-e-Clan** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:16 pm

Post by **cov_climax** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:03 pm

Bevan IMP wrote:Hi

I have to say that you are all very observant, the engine was actually built with an original cam cover with standard studs and nuts.

As you have already guessed we can’t get a socket or spanner on the nuts.

I am going to put an old socket in a lathe and see if we can reduce the size to keep the nuts. If not I will get some K Nuts which have a reduced socket size (I think !!!!).

Jonathan

K-nuts and the 12-point aero nuts are typically are only 1/8" bigger on the wrenching size than the basic thread size, so 5/16" socket, which should fit no problem.

They are also great for the manifold flange where access is tight.

Brian

Post by **johnh875** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:09 am

Hi Jonathan, thanks for sharing the progress pics, will be great to see this on the road!

Post by **Meltdown** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:04 pm

K-nuts and the 12-point aero nuts are typically are only 1/8" bigger on the wrenching size than the basic thread size, so 5/16" socket, which should fit no problem.

They are also great for the manifold flange where access is tight.

I have used K-nuts on the manifold studs before, IIRC they reduce the socket size to 10mm which means an unmodified socket usually suffices.

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:46 pm

sorted, we put the socket in a lathe and it worked a treat.............

i have now painted the socket red as i could be in trouble if i loose it.

I think the k nuts will be the best option.

Jonathan

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:10 pm

changed the dash as my dad didnt like my first attempt !!!!

Thought it was time the car got a name..........

Post by **ImpManiac** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:30 pm

This is a fabulous project, Jonathan. Truly a worthy tribute to George, to these eyes, at any rate.

Simply lovely. I can't wait to see this when it's finished!

IM

Post by **Lars Hagermark** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:28 pm

Those were the days my friend...
And now they're coming back to me, and - it seems - most of the global Imp community.
I can not find words to express my admiration. Excellent achievement Jonathan!

Post by **Meltdown** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:41 pm

Simply drooling...I need no more confirmation that my racer will heavily lean more towards practicality than beauty.

When can we see it in the flesh?

Post by **john-joe85** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:12 pm

Hi Jonathon

I dont know if you have seen Classic Car Buyer, but we are a weekly paper dedicated to classics and as I have recently got hold of an Imp, I have spent some time on this fantastic forum! We ran an interview in this week's paper with Bill McGovern at the NEC motor show, (Issue 50) and I would love to catch up with yourself (and dad) regarding the build on this car...

It's a fantastic tribute to George and also would make a stunning article (family ties, building up historic car etc...)

If you are interested please send me a message on here and we can have a chat and arrange a meeting and photoshoot.

Lovely car pal, good luck with it...

JJ

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:21 am

Another day in the garage......

Post by **john-joe85** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:16 pm

I'm speechless... WOW! That's the cleanest engine I have ever seen!!!

I have sent you a message aswell pal, be good to see the car when your ready.

JJ

Post by **MiniChris** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:59 pm

A quite stunning looking engine! Extremely impressive work, keep it up!

Post by **ImpManiac** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:33 am

IM

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:00 pm

Hi All

Just a quick update........

We now have an engine/gearbox in the car........

My Cousin visited me today, he works for the McLaren F1 team and looks after the design work for the front end of the car.

After taking a look he declared he was impressed, based on this comment I am now declaring that the car has officially been backed by McLaren Mercedes.

Jonathan

Post by **Lotus-e-Clan** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:12 pm

Post by **ImpManiac** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:46 pm

Sounds great! And it has been endorsed by McLaren Mercedes...

IM

Post by **leadfoot** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:42 am

Hi Jonathan
i just wish to add my congratulations to you on a wonderful build, stunning work,

please could you tell me who supplied the gearbox?
a very IMPressed Keith.

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:05 am

Hi All,

Just thought I would give you a quick update on the car, as you can see the engine is now in and to my amazement started first time.

We have entered the car on Sunday 29th at Motorsport at the Palace which should be a nice day out if anyone wants to come along. We are booked on the 30th for a Display stand at Brands Hatch.

We are now waiting for our new slick tyres and a couple of minor items.

The last thing will be placing my Grandfathers name on the side of the car !!

Jonathan

Post by **super66** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:52 am

The attention to detail on this car is secdond to none! what a credit to you, that engine is cleaner than the insde of my dishwasher!
Well done on getting the engine in and starting first time, that's good work!
I wouldn't mind having your cousins job, sounds very nice, my brother is currently working with ferrari f1 so is going out to maranello in a few weeks, lucky git!

Post by **MuNi_rider** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:46 pm

Is it just me or is the engine mounted on spacers? Also that is the cleanest engine i have ever seen!! Absolute thing of beauty

Post by **Lotus-e-Clan** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:59 pm

Post by **ImpManiac** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:02 pm

Bevan IMP wrote:We have entered the car on Sunday 29th at Motorsport at the Palace which should be a nice day out if anyone wants to come along.

29th May? I'd love to come along!

I went to the very last sprint event held there before they shut up shop in about 2000 or so. It would be great to get along to another event.

IM

Post by **Bevan IMP** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:11 pm

MuNi_rider wrote:Is it just me or is the engine mounted on spacers?

"Could be"

Engine spec is fairly normal...............998cc, Peter Bevan Head, fully lightened and balanced, R23 cam, AP F3 Clutch etc........Whilst this is the engine we have built the car up on. It will in the long term become the spare engine.

My dad is looking into a new engine should we race the car.

Post by **67cali** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:38 pm

Bevan IMP wrote:Ford/IMP Special Saloon.........

Crikey, it's been a few years since I last saw that photo! Wasn't that hanging in his lounge? And was that the one that held the lap record at Brands for many years? I was lucky enough to see him at work in his shed. We took round some new valves and the 998 block he built and he just felt the valves, got a magnet out and tossed them aside and pulled out some others from a drawer.

As for the car your building, simply amazing. Is that engine painted silver or blasted/dipped?