308 engine uses

Guys, I guess this would technically not belong in our section, but I came across this contraption with our beloved 308 engines during the press days of the Geneva auto show this week. I thought I would share.

Jan
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Looks like something is missing off the chain driven assembly (front wheel drive takeoff?)? Cool looking enough.

 

what is it ?

 

In a previous thread about that thing, I believe someone suggested it may actually use a Thema 8.32 engine with Ferrari cam covers as it sounds to have a crossplane crank. Seems like a dumb use of the engine either way.

 

Where do you sit on that thing? How do you drive it?

 

With your hands, wrists, and forearms on fire ...

 

All that work just to get to the rear bank of spark plugs

 

Is that the steering rack box? The chain comes from below and those two gears mesh (completely unprotected, better hope there's no gravel that lands in there just as you hit a fast sweeper!) and feed the pinion. And the rack is missing. That's what I think it is. And is that an a-arm support off a little tiny tab off of the engine block?

If I'm seeing this right I wouldn't drive this in the real world at any speed.

 

Good assessment but I am looking at a boot way below front that might be steering rack? I'm thinking these ATV type vehicles are to be four wheel drive and in this project the front drive hasn't been quite worked out but who knows?


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You know I'm looking at what appears to be a well thought out rear suspension but do not understand those front A arms. Aren't those supposed to articulate and not be fixed?


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Certainly does not sound like a flat-crank engine. +1 for it being a Lancia drivetrain. Still looks like a good way to burn off your arm hair!

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More on it here with specs:
http://www.gizmag.com/lazareth-wazuma-v8-quad/20931/


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I somehow missed the rubber boot below. That does look like a rack boot. I guess I don't have any idea what that chain driven thing is.

 

Is that a spherical joint where it attaches to the block?

 

It looks like one. Which raises the question is it wise to transfer such stresses to the block?

 

its compact shape and wide tires make it look like a steamroller designed for high speed work : )

 

Just because you can do things, doesn't mean you should do it. Stupid.
/Peter

 

Wise, wise words.

 

This!