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    AQ130C - Rebuilt Engine

    I've just had my engine rebuilt and it's not yet run-in. The block was replaced due to corrosion on the top surface. The head skimmed and valves reseated (I hope!). Several quality issues with the guys that did the job and two weeks ago I had to buy an 'insert' for the oil cooler (oil leak into...
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    Aq130c / 270.

    I have hardly ever had the chance to use my Draco 2000DC due to a succession of problems that it was very, very difficult to find someone capable / reliable to fix! Now that I have (in a choppy Solent) she got to 4000rpm and almost got to plane but I noticed the temperature go almost into to the...
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    AQ130C - Changed Gearbox Ratio - Problem?

    Hi, You've said the electric fuel pump's output pressure is set so that won't overcome a carb float's cut off - which is great - and what I was thinking (hoping) would be the case. Having spoken today with someone at the company that supplied my guys with the carb & their recommended fuel pump...
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    AQ130C - Changed Gearbox Ratio - Problem?

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    AQ130C - Changed Gearbox Ratio - Problem?

    Hi, have been reading this and just created an account to ask if running the 4 cylinder AQ130C (had twin Solex but I have someone replacing them with a twin choke weber) with a 1.61:1 ratio gerbox will damage the engine? Explanation: Whilst on her trailer (and having only just bought her!)...
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