This close up shows you how efficient
the combustion chamber is—there is a straight line from intake to
exhaust allowing the wedge chamber to maximize performance.
This cylinder shot shows you just how much material is
in the cylinder liner, plus it this shows the incredible
grip created between the liner and the cylinder material.
The heart of the X-Wedge—three
cams, driven off a dry belt. Visible in this cutaway is
the geroter oil pump.
The geroter oil pump picks up at the base of the case… increased
efficiency and better flow. Additionally, a case- mounted
reed valve eliminates and type of rotary breather valve.
X-Wedge lifters are held in place with locater pins.
The lifter covers are interchangeable front to rear. With
a large and small hole in the case, there is plenty of space
for oil to pass back to the oil pump and air to move.
A comparison between an S&S
T-Series lifter and the shorter X-Wedge lifter.
Removing the belt starts with loosening the pressure on
the spring-loaded tensioner. Next, any of the top idler pulleys
is removed and the tensioner is kept in a relaxed position.
Now the belt can be slipped off.
The belt is advanced technology from Gates just for this
engine. Note: the engine is a free spinning design, so if
the belt should ever break, the valves will not hit the pistons
or each other.
Once all the bolts are out—by the way, all of the
bolts used in the rocker covers, cam cover and cam plate
are the same size and length to simplify assembly—the
cam plate and cams lift off easily.
The X-Wedge uses side-by-side rods and plain bearings.
The cams have flats that accommodate an open- end wrench
for easy swaps in the future. |
