The Boxer Eight (a.k.a. The Lobster)

The Boxer Eight (a.k.a. The Lobster)

The lower one of the two Nimbus engine blocks bolted together has a reversed cylinder head, and a modified cam and ignition. Conrods with ‘slave’ rods are used for the upper part. It’ll be a right pain to assemble the engine, but Nimbus experts say it can be done. The oil ends up in the lower camshaft housing, to return to the oil tank right behind. Fuel tank is above the oil tank. Dual exhaust systems resemble a lobster’s legs, when the latter is lying on it’s back.