Does anyone have any old engines that have blown up?

Raffles_Gentleman Thug · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

We're looking for old, dead engines for a feature we're putting together.

We're doing an 'autopsy' on engines that have gone bang for the mag, and will have experts take them apart and let you know what happened and how to prevent it.

Does anyone have any engines kicking about they want rid of? You'll get yourself in Bike, and we'll tell you what went wrong.

Cheers.

Khal.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I think I've got an old TT600 engine knocking about, although I might just still have the head. I'll have a look! Smile

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GearboxGeezer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

u need a full engine? i got a rotax 122 barrel and piston which went bang.

Barry_M2 · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Sep 2004 Karma :

Do we get it back fully repaired free of charge? Very Happy

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0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

What went wrong? Laughing

paulthewitt · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2004 Karma :

bit of a mess you have there spannermonkey! Shocked

0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Unfortunately (or should that be fortunately) it's not one of mine. But that's what a turbo running 25psi and a 150 shot of nitrous does when strapped to a standard 2L Ford probe engine. Laughing

Still, it lasted nearly 50 full boost 1/4 miles. Karma

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Karma :

Your be very lucky to get an engine for free even when they complete had it they can fetch a few quid on eBay as casing/cyclinder spares.
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Yoshi · Traffic Copper Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

The mag would probably pay a bit tatters
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

Miracle works for a mag???

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cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

Mines running at the moment, but i could whack it on the dyno and destroy it for you. About time it ate itself again.
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Got an MZ race bike engine that went pop...

Gaz

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

theres no way you can do that without a ton of cash , vintage engines like one I saw for me NTV with 40K are going for £150,

the only feasible way would be to use 125 engines , you can get old knackered CGs for a few quid , but you'd be hard pushed to get that to blow up , unless you get toby to sit on it.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Think we have the bottom end of a CB125T engine which snapped a con rod.

Few other dead engines but I need them back.

All the best

Keith
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Ex Durex Suzuki GSXR750RK crank that blew a big end but I think Nigel and Mick would kill you and it's been rewelded.

GSXR1100 that blew a big end but I know why it did it.

Thing is I need all the blown up engines I have and could tell you why they went.

PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

I've got a dead engine from a ZZR1200, but I know what caused it. The chain snapped and wrapped itself around the front sproket, shattering the crank case Embarassed

Still, you are welcome to it if you want it Thumbs Up

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

ducati455 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Karma :

had a dt 50 engine that went bang big style top and bottom end Seized up part of the piston melted Shocked

EllioTT_GiXXeR · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Karma :

Yeah i got a Rs50 engine, you can have it if you pay for the shipping costs.

PM me.
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Old thread, think youre behind the times now mate.

Gaz