Jalpa Euro Engine Update - Page 12

**Ross** · #**111** (**permalink**) 02-02-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlambo

I have an OEM old style p/n 6019055 Amp Meter available if any of the purists are interested in it send me a PM. Sincerely Vic

Thanks again Redlambo!

I purchased the Amp Meter and it is as new! I won't be putting it in my Jalpa but it will be added to my collection of vintage parts and put on display in my office or hallway eventually!

Quote:

Originally Posted by detour_racing

This is an excellent thread. This type of thread is the back bone of the site. I look forward to seeing it back on the street. Great job.

Thanks detour_racing! Coming from you I take that as a huge compliment!

Jalpa_Aus · #**112** (**permalink**) 02-04-2008, 05:06 AM

Ross,
Good to see the engine back in, I just posted a question inquiring about the drive shafts, I then had a look at your recent posts and found the picture that may answer my questions :-)
Thanks
Mike

Redlambo · #**113** (**permalink**) 02-04-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross

Here's a rehash of a previous conversation. the original owner of my Jalpa had the dipstick blow out during an 120mph (193kmh) run and the oil sprayed out catching the engine on fire (small fire quickly extinguished). This happened shortly after he took ownership.

Since the car was new it seems unlikely that it could be the piston rings. The original owner never modified the filters either. It seems the problem must be caused by something else.

George and Mike found something else. Is it possible this could happen at the factory during assembly? The picture shows a vent valve? George said that one of them was in backwards?

What do you think? Is it possible? I know the engine at one point had the valve seats replaced and it might have happened then but the dipstick blow out happened prior to that.

Ross I do not believe that is a vent valve and I do not belive it would cause the problem mentioned. It is an oil restrictor which goes in the engine block between the cylinder deck and the cylinder head. It is placed cone shape down and restricts the flow of oil to the heads.

Sincerely Vic

PS: I am glad that you are pleased with the amp meter

**Ross** · #**114** (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 06:56 AM

Here's a short video of my engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9nAoqno35k

Can't wait to drive my first Lambo!

raymond · #**115** (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 09:10 AM

Great, Evans did a marvelous job. I'm sure you can enjoy here soon.

lxmichaels · #**116** (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 09:33 AM

This is just a wonderful thread!

Really enjoyed reading it. That is the nicest V8 I've ever seen, Bravo to the shop on this.

- Larry

**Ross** · #**117** (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lxmichaels

This is just a wonderful thread!

Really enjoyed reading it. That is the nicest V8 I've ever seen, Bravo to the shop on this.

- Larry

Thanks for the great compliment Larry. And thank you guys for such a great forum!

**Lambotsavy** · #**118** (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 10:36 AM

Ross
Outstanding work done. Lovely to see another Jalpa being restored the way they all should be restored. Post a longer vid please and if you don't mind could you PM on what your total cost was or will be. Thanks.

EarlyCat · #**119** (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 04:25 PM

Ross that is sooo cool! Several of you guys have really raised the bar on what a Jalpa engine should look like. Congrats to Mike for that kind of work.

**Ross** · #**120** (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 06:50 AM

Thanks,

Will PM you when it's done!

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