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blydenstein head conversion- info please.

finally got all the parts to do a complete service only for beddie to run even worse than before, lots of pinking and missing on one. all parts the same except the spark plugs. i bought plugs off here and they are much shorter than the ones in my engine (denso t20epr-u) so we've changed back to the old plugs and now shes much better. looking through the paperwork that came with her we have found that her engine received a b+ blydenstein conversion about 15000 miles ago .i have looked online and i can't find out if this means the points should be set differently. we've tried all gaps from 50 to 70 and shes still not quite right.other than longer plugs should anything else be different?
the only info we've found is a few cuttings about blydenstein with beddies paperwork and basic info about the man. i realise the valves on my head will have been enlarged to enhance performance but would this make her unleaded? she has an inline lead bullet but not sure when this was fitted.engine was modified in 1997, any info would be much appreciated,thanks

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Sun 04 Mar 2012 @ 11:02 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Why not fit an electronic ignition system to get rid of the woes of the points system.........

As for spark plugs then CR42CTS should work with no problem at all.

Play around with the timing by no more than 3' though and the gap should stay as standard.......

To get the best out of the Blydenstein head you should have a variable timing cam sprocket fitted.......Along with a bigger carb / exhaust system.

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Sun 04 Mar 2012 @ 11:53 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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yea thinking about it .....its weird cos wot im reading is telling me i have a different carb and exhaust manifold fitted to this sort of engine .
so im looking for any info on the engine bits and bobs and parts ..
any info would be really appreciated .
cheers
guy and sharon
Mon 05 Mar 2012 @ 18:11 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Possibility of a Stromberg Carb fitted? If you post pics, it can be identified!

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Mon 05 Mar 2012 @ 22:14 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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will post pics soon ..thanks
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ok pics soon but yea it looks very much like a zenith stromberg but no idea of number ..cheers old son looked on ebay and its the same carb will try finding number tomo or week end as vans at my mates
good to know parts are out there started to think this type of blydenstein thing was going to be a curse
guy
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You have a Byldenstein head?

Damn, I want one.

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Spookytim wrote:
You have a Byldenstein head?

Damn, I want one.



thanks tim ive got a zenith stromberg carb as well old son ive been telling my mates about it all and i just get this blank look back i mean i dont know anything about it really but its a great talking point


on a serious note ive had my mate change almost every thing for a service plugs points etc and shes still pinking any ideas
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With bigger valved head,setting c/o mixture on carb and ignition timing to suit, it might require a bit of tweeking, as not standard.

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guypjfreak wrote:
ive had my mate change almost every thing for a service plugs points etc and shes still pinking any ideas

If the engine has flat top (high compression) pistons then probably you will need to use 4 star equivalent petrol to reduce pinking even with ignition timing retarded 3 degree.

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