The early engines were produced by MCT UK Ltd, basically a race engine manufacturer. I was
involved form day 1 when the box of bits arrived. MCT were not only to design (refine) the engine
from this box of bits but to develope it. I supplied the cam chains. Very quickly the relatioship
soured and Norton took over. There were several issues with the engine including the cam chain.
I also had issues with Norton and stopped supplying them. I offered to give technical help but
the relationship was too far gone. I hope they have solved the problem but reading some of the
posts on here the problem might still be there. Early engine builds are always dodgy if not developed
fully, and in my humble opinion the early engines needed more work. It is fine offering a 2 year warranty
but the cost of this has to be found somewhere. Even Triumph, who are considerably bigger have
slumped from a healthy profit last year to a loss this year.
Being a Brit I still wish them well but there is a long way to go.
Andy
PS For MCT use Menard Cheever
involved form day 1 when the box of bits arrived. MCT were not only to design (refine) the engine
from this box of bits but to develope it. I supplied the cam chains. Very quickly the relatioship
soured and Norton took over. There were several issues with the engine including the cam chain.
I also had issues with Norton and stopped supplying them. I offered to give technical help but
the relationship was too far gone. I hope they have solved the problem but reading some of the
posts on here the problem might still be there. Early engine builds are always dodgy if not developed
fully, and in my humble opinion the early engines needed more work. It is fine offering a 2 year warranty
but the cost of this has to be found somewhere. Even Triumph, who are considerably bigger have
slumped from a healthy profit last year to a loss this year.
Being a Brit I still wish them well but there is a long way to go.
Andy
PS For MCT use Menard Cheever
