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Title: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: jacksonracingcomau on November 22, 2015, 09:36:08 PM
Spotted in France earlier this year, totally reliable so I'm told
(http://jacksonracing.com.au/images/guzzi/SB/smallblock0002.jpg)
From rear
(http://jacksonracing.com.au/images/guzzi/SB/smallblock0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: steamdriven NZ on November 22, 2015, 09:42:45 PM
No.
 
The best use is showing big block owners the way around tight, twisty roads, and what 'ease of maintenance' REALLY means.  :evil:

But this is a good alternative.  :wink:
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Triple Jim on November 22, 2015, 09:43:10 PM
Very nice.  Just today I was thinking about the idea of putting a small block Guzzi engine in my 8' hydroplane, replacing the 18 hp Evinrude outboard that's currently powering it.  That could be a good use too.
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Offcamber1 on November 22, 2015, 10:20:48 PM
You know, with 4 valve Lario heads you could draw the beer much quicker.
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 23, 2015, 01:03:58 AM
Maybe an underpowered weed eater?

Signed cx100 rider! :laugh: :boozing:
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: flip on November 23, 2015, 01:40:44 AM
Quote from: steamdriven NZ on November 22, 2015, 09:42:45 PM
No.
 
The best use is showing big block owners the way around tight, twisty roads

That's nice. Sometimes we really should slow down and see the sights.  :evil:
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: pete mcgee on November 23, 2015, 03:09:09 AM
Boat anchor?
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Perazzimx14 on November 23, 2015, 04:13:00 AM
Quote from: oldbike54 on November 22, 2015, 11:18:30 PM

 

                                              OH GAWD I CAN'T HELP MYSELF


    What kind of oil does it need ?

      Dusty

and it needs a sump extender so it holds an extra couple of pints.
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on November 23, 2015, 06:41:38 AM
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/1-004_zpss2sqql1m.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/1-004_zpss2sqql1m.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: jas67 on November 23, 2015, 09:33:45 AM
Uh, what is it?

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on November 23, 2015, 06:41:38 AM
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/1-004_zpss2sqql1m.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/1-004_zpss2sqql1m.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Triple Jim on November 23, 2015, 09:52:36 AM
It looks like a grill/cooker with a very overpowered rotisserie.  You don't have to be careful to balance the meat on the skewer with that system.
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 23, 2015, 11:51:20 AM
Looks like a hillbilly centrifuge, either purifying home brew or engineering a nuclear deer rifle :boozing:
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Penderic on November 23, 2015, 12:41:13 PM
Grill is powered by electric motor through a 90degree drive. Probably powered by the 12volt battery seen near the engine.
Engine is probably running free and only the engine electrical generating system is hooked up to charge the battery.

Betcha.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Best use ever for smallblock?
Post by: Triple Jim on November 23, 2015, 12:50:23 PM
I think you're on the right track, Penderic.  I had misinterpreted the motor with the right angle gear reducer as just a right angle gear reducer.  Maybe there's a big generator connected to the engine, which would explain the yellow power cord.  The big AC generator powers the grill motor, and supplies 120V power to the camp site.