The Elio Engine

[pistonboy]

Pb --- Valve lash adjustment was one of my first questions when I joined this forum back in July. Although I've never gotten a straight answer the consensus is the engine will have hydraulic lash adjusting switchable tappets. That's the only system that makes sense when you consider the upper cam bearings are integral with the cam cover. Shimming would be a nightmare on switchable tappets. The center plunger and outer lifter body would need to be measured and shimmed separately on each valve. Definitely not a Pep Boys kind of job.

I agree not a Pep Boys kind of job. Unfortunately we probably have to use them if we want the 36,000 mile engine guarantee.

 

[W. WIllie]

Different sized counterweights might be for "Balancing a 3 cyl Engine". The 3 cyl engine is bad about shaking at idle or slightly above.
The G1 I have uses the IMA AC impulses for balancing at those rpms.
The animation also shows only 2 valves per cyl. 2 big valves per cyl will give a lot of torque, but loose power on the top end vs. 4 pr cyl.

My opinion.

Willie

 

[Smitty901]

Just pictures , where is the video of the engine in one peace running Feb 6th. 40,000 viewers sitting in the room waiting for the curtains to open

 

[goofyone]

Elio Engine: First Look:

 

[Snick]

Hot, dang! Nice induction harmonics. Sounds like an airplane

 

[Dustoff]

 

[Jeff Porter]

Like x 431,989,056 !!!!

 

[Jambe]

Hot, dang! Nice induction harmonics. Sounds like an airplane

I also thought that.

 

[Nate_tx]

Very pleasing to see! And wow yes nice sound - wish I could had seen the diagnostic screen outputs better but hey... THIS MADE MY DAY!
Thank you for posting

 

[AriLea]

BTW, the RPM was 2800 at max that they ran up to.