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Engine and Drive Chain
 
Engine is currently the S&S 96ci (1575cc) V-twin poducing claimed output of 95bhp at approx 5500 revs.  Fitted with three-phase alternator.
 
Starter is a Hitachi High-torque model producing 2kw of cranking power.  This connects to a steel ring-gear mounted on our own light-weight aluminium fly-wheel. 

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Engine showing crank support

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Engine to gear box connection

Clutch is a single diaphragm type running on a steel insert in the aluminium fly-wheel, and is hydraulically operated.

Bell-housing and crank support is fabricated in-house by Planet.  To avoid any stress on the crank this is carried in a support plate with roller bearing mounted in our own aluminium casing.

Gearbox is a fully re-conditioned as new Ford Type 9 5-speed box.

Engine, gearbox and exhausts will all be fully rubber-mounted.

Propshaft is specially made for the vehicle.  30mm diameter with removable plunging CV-joints, giving 20mm plunge each end.  Fully enclosed in transmission tunnel.