Quote Originally Posted by johnnyapollo
What year is that Champ? Is it the earlier model with the Rolls engine? I worked on one of those in the past - lotta torque but no top end.

-- John
I think it's a '52 but not sure, although it does have the Rolls-Royce B100 engine and is the military version. The starter is currently off but we haven't had a chance yet to drag it around for a pull start. What I'd like to do is put the engine from the Mercedes 240D in it, which would make for a much better power band with lots of torque (diesel baby!) and eliminate a whole host of typically English electrical issues. Since the Champ has an unorthodox drivetrain an adapter plate should be an easy fab.

Of course, if the Rolls sputters to life with a pull start I might just put the diesel swap off for a little while.