I started with this bundle of joy.
And
the engine block
As per normal a trip to the engineering shop and some new Nural 40 thou goodness later....
I think I have found why this poor E engine had failed, and it was not "a slight problem" as per the previous owner had down played the state of the engine.
After a few rounds of pressure washing, pressure sprayed parafin and some degreaser, ah much better.....
Fixing threads on back plate.
Checking timing gears for alignment.
New chain and tensioner later.
Starting to look like an engine again.
Reconned the rocker cover and finally...
And
the engine block
As per normal a trip to the engineering shop and some new Nural 40 thou goodness later....
I think I have found why this poor E engine had failed, and it was not "a slight problem" as per the previous owner had down played the state of the engine.
After a few rounds of pressure washing, pressure sprayed parafin and some degreaser, ah much better.....
Gearbox mainshaft getting some much needed new bearings and baulk rings.
Gearbox fully rebuilt and shimming of the idler gear.
New cam followers, bearings, thrust washers and pistons later.....
New oil pump
Fixing threads on back plate.
Checking timing gears for alignment.
New chain and tensioner later.
Starting to look like an engine again.
Reconned the rocker cover and finally...
Own some minis, break them, fix them, improve them, test them to the limit....
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