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Car on arrival at MVE with boxes of parts visible in background |
This car came in to us partly stripped with lots of boxes. We have been asked to build it back up and re-commission it.
We started it up to assess the engine and found that there were leaks from the core plugs. The head gasket was also leaking due to the cylinder head studs not having been screwed in properly. On further investigation the cylinder head was found to be very poor and the bottom end of the engine had 0.007” wear on the bores (although someone had fitted new pistons).
This is now undergoing a re-bore and will have over-sized pistons fitted as well as repairing threads in the cylinder block ready for new studs. We have sourced a second-hand replacement cylinder head which is due to us in the next couple of days. It will then be fully inspected and any necessary work carried out prior to rebuilding the engine.
Gearbox
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| Gearbox ready for stripping (rust visible on gears and selector hubs) |
Whilst the engine was out we inspected the gearbox to find that it was full of corrosion and the bearings were no longer serviceable. New bearings were ordered, the shafts and gears bead-blasted, washed and inspected and the casings cleaned before fitting new synchro rings.
Whilst the engine was out we inspected the gearbox to find that it was full of corrosion and the bearings were no longer serviceable. New bearings were ordered, the shafts and gears bead-blasted, washed and inspected and the casings cleaned before fitting new synchro rings.
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| During strip-down |
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| On close inspection debris is visible |
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| Building up the gears on the shaft |
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| Gearbox in the final stages of rebuild |
The gearbox is now re-assembled ready for refitting
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