Sunday, 16 November 2014

WEIGHTS: Useful info for Hawk build

I weighed many of the engine components during the rebuild. In addition I've weighed, or researched, or estimated weights of other components, all shown in the following two tables:

Table A
Component
weight kg
Comments
Engine, Rover V8
141.3
Powerlite starter, tubular manifolds; no power steering pump (detail see Table B)
Bellhousing
4.5
Weighed a similar type
Gearbox
40
LT77, weighed, w/o gearshift
Propshaft
4
Estimated
Axle , MGB Salisbury type
75
Weighed by others
Wheel
9.7
5.5J x15,  72 spoke; MWS data
Tyre
10.5
Avon 185VR15; manufacturer data
Leaf spring
9.1
Calculated
Coil spring
2.1
Calculated

Table B – engine detail

component
weight kg
Comments
block
31.8
weighed
crankshaft
18.2
weighed
cyl heads (pr)
16.4
weighed
flywheel
13.6
weighed
exhaust manifolds
8.2
tubular, estimated
starter motor
3.6
Powerlite
inlet manifold
6.8
based on Rover, weighed
clutch
5.5
estimated
connecting rods (8)
4.5
weighed
pistons (8)
4.0
estimated
crank pulleys
3.9
weighed
timing cover & oil pump
3.4
weighed
sump, oil pickup
3.2
weighed
camshaft
2.7
weighed
rocker gear
2.7
weighed
carburettor(s)
2.7
based on 2 x SU, weighed
fasteners
2.7
estimated
water pump
2.5
weighed
rocker covers
2.3
estimated
followers
1.6
weighed
distributor
0.9
weighed

141.3

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