Three evenings available to complete, Fossa entered …….

Converting from a 681 to a 711 block provided some challenges …

711 Engine block as supplied by Johan De Kock

Look at the pistons exceeding the top of the cylinder block.

Partial assembly, Oil pick up pipe modified

Install to find engine block wider than the previous, modify engine mounts

With all the challenges completed we added the cylinder head …..

Engine complete

Initial head torque sequence completed, we set the valve clearances, start her to heat up, everything peachy. Then re-torque the head, rectify valve clearances and start. Then a feared tapping noise ……… the valves touching the pistons! After a phone call, Johan advise to increase the valve clearance gaps and this is applied. The engine is quieter with a slight tappet noise.

Is she ready to race? Well that is the question on our minds. Johan has secured a 2mm copper head gasket which might just give us the clearance we need. Time will tell, but it is almost a sure bet that she will make an appearance!