1934 ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25 ENGINE REBUILD

Here are a few photos of the Rolls-Royce 20/25 engine as we were building it back up. 

It is now back in the car and running well on test.  We will put a few miles on the car before it is returned to its owner and then it will come back to us for a 500 mile service.

Crankshaft damper

Crankcase with crank on right and main bearings, etc, in foreground

Pistons and con rods about to be checked for weights/balancing

Front of crankcase with distributor drive going into position

Timing gears in position

Close up of crankshaft oil feed pipes

Cylinder head with valves, etc, ready to be fitted

Crankcase awaiting cylinder block

View inside the sump - the oil level float/indicator is clearly visible
at the bottom of the picture

Cylinder head and block back in place

Crankshaft damper now fitted

Engine cradle refitted

Engine being craned back into position

Engine back in and connecting up the ancillaries

All connected up and running

WHEELS

We have had two cars in recently with cracked wheel rims.  Most recently an OM 665 Superba (1925) where the owner had noticed the problem and has asked us to send the wheel to have a new rim made.  Prior to the OM we had a 1935 Derby Bentley in the workshop undergoing a full re-wire.  Quite a few of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars of this period have wheel discs to cover the spokes meaning that the wheels are totally hidden.

Crack easily visible (Derby Bentley wheel)

 Whilst the car was with us we needed to move it in the workshop which gave rise to a strange creaking noise.  This was located to one of the wheels so we removed the disc to reveal a large crack running approximately quarter of the way round the rim.  When the tyre was inflated to the correct pressure (it was slightly low) the crack increased.  The car had been driven some 170 miles to us, most of which is motorway, so the owner was extremely lucky to have arrived in one piece.  We regularly check cars for wheel defects if they come in for a service, however it is worth keeping an eye on the condition of your wheels in the meantime.  The RREC have published our picture with a small article from our customer to alert fellow members to this problem, but we will be happy to check your wheels if you would like, so please get in touch.

New wheel rim ready to have tyre fitted

Kirkmichael Festival

Today is the annual Kirkmichael Festival so we will be open all day Saturday if you fancy seeing what we're up to at the moment.


We have a Morgan, Alvis, Austin 12/4 and Morris Convertible




as well as our own Bullnose and an Austin Six


We have also had two club visits over the previous two weeks from the Aston Martin Owners Club and the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club

ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25 TRIALS CAR FOR SALE

One of our customers has asked us if we know of anyone looking for a Rolls-Royce 20/25.  We do not buy or sell cars ourselves, but have said we can put her information on our blog.  We give no warranty as to the condition or suitability of the car for any potential buyer, but will be able to pass details on to our customer if you are interested.

FOR SALE 1935 Rolls Royce 20/25  TRIALS CAR

Chassis Number GSF-3

Sunshine Saloon/ Long Wheel Base 

Barker Body

A very original car with Coachwork by Barker.

Engine Overhaul 1971 (61,000 miles on clock) .

Total Body Bare Mental Re-spray 2000.

Fifth owner. 

Owned for 15 years by RREC Scottish Section Member

All invoices of work carried out.  Over £25,000 spent

Fifth owner since new.

One of the first cars with a Sunroof and Dipped Headlights.

Barker’s publicised her new body shape in December 1935.

Rolls Royce Motor Car Bulletin of December 1935 and documented in Bird’s and Hallows.  

RREC Rallies (Central Southern, North East Section, Oxford Section, Scottish Section, Yorkshire Section and some Euros).

First Point of Contact:  ianmilford@vintage-engineering.co.uk

 

LAVINIA PAYS A VISIT (ROLLS-ROYCE 20hp)



Rear brake shoes contaminate with
oil from the back axle

 Following her earlier visit to us with fuel problems, Lavinia  (1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp) has just been back to have her brakes overhauled, steering poundages set and all lubrication checked before her journey south to the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club Annual Rally at Rockingham Castle next weekend. 




Rear brake and hub parts
ready for cleaning



The rear brakes were heavily contaminated with oil so had to be re-lined.  Following re-fitting we used our specialist brake cutter to ensure that the shoes would have maximum contact with the drums when applied.



Our specialist brake cutting tool ensures that, when applied,
the brake shoes have maximum contact with the drum in all
positions without having any high spots



 On checking her fluid levels, we found several that were low, including the steering box and the gearbox from which we drained less than an eggcup of oil.



On inspection, the steering box had
virtually no oil present



 She was collected yesterday for her drive to an overnight stop near Carlisle and will make her way gracefully down over the next week.