I've been checking out potential engines to replace my Excelsior twin. As I am in Northern California where it's very hot, I want water cooling for reliability...
Why replace your Excelsior twin ? More power ?--Parts / Spares problem ?--Original cars are getting scarcer !- Surely finding a modern kit car is another...
... Paul, Berkeleys were originally designed to handle 20-30 horse power, with a top speed of around 80mph. The concept was stretched to its limit by the B95,...
US Berk owners-- probably no consensus!  I sympathize with the Cal. owner. Although my '59 needs brake and body repairs to be on the road, the motor...
I have to agree with Dave. My Berkeley is running the Suzuki GT550, but I would not do it again. Granted, this project has kept me entertained for 6 years and...
... The VR gearbox fitted to later SE492s and all T60s is a lot stronger than the early HJR and TR 'boxes, so identifying a non-unit construction (i.e. without...
Dave, Do you think it would be helpful for all those on both sides of the pond to compare the benefits of the Steini E.I. and Siba box regulator to see if by...
Nigel, I hope you are well and the new year is being good to you. I haven't talked to you in some time...since our visit in Chicago. Any good work done on...
Tough decision, Paul. There are many factors to consider for changing and many choices once you think you know what you want to do.  As Randall mentioned...
Paul, As I understand it:- In the USA, many cars were used for competition and, over the years, the original engines were often discarded (when more powerful ...
Chris I think the success of the two-cycle Berkeley's in the recent L-B-L Rally with minimal problems shows that the Excelsior can be made reliable - if you...
I cannot find a talisman 492 triple for the life of me, so i think i will have to resort to a swap. I wanted to keep the se-492 all original, but an engine is...
Thanks for the reply and inspiration Randy, I understand everything you say! Gosh, I seem to have set off a storm here! But first I want to thank everyone...
Randy I also only speak for myself and I agree with your views as I noted in one of my last posts I would rather see car on the road with a different engine...
Dave Thanks for the "Super" clear explanation on the electronic regulator. You did it much better than I tried to. There is at least one of the Steini EI units...
Paul, I know that 7,000 messages sounds a bit daunting, but if you spend a few evenings scanning through the message archive you will find a number of...
My conversion to a Honda 350F back in the 1980s was quite nice, but my limited abilities caused problems with that conversion. I wanted to do something...
All, the two Excelsior 328 engine cars that were run In last years LBL 50th comemoration ralley, an SE 328 and a T60 coped perfectly well engine reliability...
What a stirring endorsement of the 328! My '58 328 SE is all original and I intend to keep it that way. My aim is to show the car as an example of a 50's micro...
My EX250 swap is really tidy and the motor has good power. Here is what I had to fabricate:                Differential Mount - loss of...
I am kinda in the middle of the stock vs modified debate since I have an SA322 with a Excelsior 328,which I undrstand was an acceptable swap back in the day...
Hello Group, One thing to remember when using bike engines in cars is the oil-feed. A bike leans so the oil is always flat in the sump during cornering, when...
I am in Canada and am restoring a 492. Duirng the engine rebuild stage I found a crack in the dynastart side cylinder. If you are scrapping the engine and...
Can I please have your phone number so I can call on some of the items please? Thank you very much. Greg Hahs ... -- Professional Isetta Restorations...
"As I understand it:- In the USA, many cars were used for competition and, over the years," Maybe 2% of the Berkeleys imported. "the original engines were...
The dynastart side cylinder of a triple is the same as a twin so second hand spares in N America should not be a problem . Try fellow EC member Jeff Upton in...
OK Guy's - Enough! I started this thread off with a simple, innocent question. And I now have so many ideas, suggestions and options my head is spinning! I'm...
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