Cosmo Sport 110S, 10A
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Cosmo Sport 110S, 10A
Hello Rotaryfans ;-)
I know this is not questions you get every day ! but, I am very close to buying a very nice Cosmo Sport 110S, 10A, 1969. It is overall in very good condition, but there is some problems with the car running proberly :-( the car has been at a Rotary specialist for many month to get this sorted, a week ago it came back to the owner, that of course believed the car now was as good as ever, but after she (yes the owner is a woman ;-) ) took it for a good testdrive, she is not happy with the result ! here is her experience:
For your information the car is running smoothly and starts without
problem. Up to about 4000 rpm she feels fine, but then power drops off
so in 4th with my foot almost on the floor she is only doing 80 kph!!
Also as soon as you put the engine under pressure, clouds of white smoke
out the exhaust!
The compression test results given to me by Rotechniks are:
Hot compression test results @ 250 rpm
Front rotor 5.9, 5.4, 5.8
Rear rotor 5.2, 5.0, 5.1
So, do any of you guys have any thoughts about this ? what about the compression figures, does they seams ok for such a motor do you think ? I am really looking forward to hear of any thoughts, as I really really would like to help the owner sort things out, so I can bring her to my place soon ;-)
Rene
I know this is not questions you get every day ! but, I am very close to buying a very nice Cosmo Sport 110S, 10A, 1969. It is overall in very good condition, but there is some problems with the car running proberly :-( the car has been at a Rotary specialist for many month to get this sorted, a week ago it came back to the owner, that of course believed the car now was as good as ever, but after she (yes the owner is a woman ;-) ) took it for a good testdrive, she is not happy with the result ! here is her experience:
For your information the car is running smoothly and starts without
problem. Up to about 4000 rpm she feels fine, but then power drops off
so in 4th with my foot almost on the floor she is only doing 80 kph!!
Also as soon as you put the engine under pressure, clouds of white smoke
out the exhaust!
The compression test results given to me by Rotechniks are:
Hot compression test results @ 250 rpm
Front rotor 5.9, 5.4, 5.8
Rear rotor 5.2, 5.0, 5.1
So, do any of you guys have any thoughts about this ? what about the compression figures, does they seams ok for such a motor do you think ? I am really looking forward to hear of any thoughts, as I really really would like to help the owner sort things out, so I can bring her to my place soon ;-)
Rene
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Compression looks low all around. We don't deal much in 10a's or cosmos, hence the other fellows suggestion. 10a's are considered extremely fragile and wear quickly. If I were to own one I would definitely be putting a 13b in it. They're just not great to drive with the 10a, from what I understand.
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Don't think buy it I dream of owning one here but its pretty much impossible. I have seen more nsu spyders for sale than 110s'. If you do buy it update us with pics.
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I have tried to registre to japanesenosralgiccar.com but have failed again and again ! I have to type in a question (Fill i the blank: _kosuka (write the complete word) ) and I really do not have a clue about what to write ? is this japanese or what ? thank's in advance.
Rene
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Hello zionfarm
I have tried to registre to japanesenosralgiccar.com but have failed again and again ! I have to type in a question (Fill i the blank: _kosuka (write the complete word) ) and I really do not have a clue about what to write ? is this japanese or what ? thank's in advance.
Rene
I have tried to registre to japanesenosralgiccar.com but have failed again and again ! I have to type in a question (Fill i the blank: _kosuka (write the complete word) ) and I really do not have a clue about what to write ? is this japanese or what ? thank's in advance.
Rene
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Hello zionfarm
I have tried to registre to japanesenosralgiccar.com but have failed again and again ! I have to type in a question (Fill i the blank: _kosuka (write the complete word) ) and I really do not have a clue about what to write ? is this japanese or what ? thank's in advance.
Rene
I have tried to registre to japanesenosralgiccar.com but have failed again and again ! I have to type in a question (Fill i the blank: _kosuka (write the complete word) ) and I really do not have a clue about what to write ? is this japanese or what ? thank's in advance.
Rene
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thank's guys !
How should one know about this, if not Japanese ;-) I will try your suggestions and see if I am "worthy" to be a member of the club he he.
Rene
How should one know about this, if not Japanese ;-) I will try your suggestions and see if I am "worthy" to be a member of the club he he.
Rene
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Just last night I was standing over a Cosmo 110s in a collection here in Calgary (who would have thought!) - I would not hesitate over a running Cosmo regardless of the engine condition. 10a parts are not as difficult to get hold of as you think. Remember Australia and NZ did not get the series 1 RX3 in a 12a only a 10a which was commonly swapped out and therefore there are lots of guys on the Ausrotary forum that would know where to find what you are chasing.