...is a happy engine:-
But not this one - the crank is still refusing to turn and the metal moths have been at the underside of the cases:-
Fortunately this is the worst bit and the rest of the cases and the engine are in good order. Its off to Scotland now for a touch of TLC.
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
20 Engine Strip
So I soaked the engine for a bit longer. Managed to loosen off the valve caps so I could remove the valves and springs, which need to be out of the way to get to two of the barrel base nuts.
Now this engine has sat a long while and I was a little worried that the barrel and piston would be shagged, cos finding replacements would be impossible.
The barrel came off easily, which was a relief:-
Feeling inside the bore and its nice and smooth - no scoring or rust damage. Thank fuck for that.
Removing the barrel revealed a nice cast iron piston in great nick:-
Gotta be really careful with this one cos they are pretty fragile.
The big end moves OK with no signs of wear but the crank won't turn. I reckon the main bearing is rusted to hell. Still can't get the bottom studs out so will need to point the drill again.
Nearly there...
Now this engine has sat a long while and I was a little worried that the barrel and piston would be shagged, cos finding replacements would be impossible.
The barrel came off easily, which was a relief:-
Feeling inside the bore and its nice and smooth - no scoring or rust damage. Thank fuck for that.
Removing the barrel revealed a nice cast iron piston in great nick:-
Gotta be really careful with this one cos they are pretty fragile.
The big end moves OK with no signs of wear but the crank won't turn. I reckon the main bearing is rusted to hell. Still can't get the bottom studs out so will need to point the drill again.
Nearly there...
Saturday, 7 July 2012
Hairy Hole
I've been trying to get the two seized studs out of the crankcases without shagging the cases even more than they already are. I managed to get the exhaust off, which helps a bit, but the bottom two ain't budging. After breaking two more drill bits it was time to step back and put the old girl in to soak.
Diesel bathtime:-
Maybe its time I got on with my 28 instead...
Diesel bathtime:-
Maybe its time I got on with my 28 instead...
Monday, 2 July 2012
Dye Another Day
Heard lots from Alec about dying stuntplank wheels with RIT, and saw Trawlers blog doing the same, so I thought I'd have a go.
The wheels after scrubbing (Spitfire Trujillo Parkburners):-
I wanted to dye half of each wheel red:-
The wheels after soaking for 30 mins in very hot dye:-
Not quite what I expected but close enough. They look better back on the board :-
Think I need a small pan to suspend the wheels in so I can keep the dye hot.
Next is a set of red and green Cortechs.
The wheels after scrubbing (Spitfire Trujillo Parkburners):-
I wanted to dye half of each wheel red:-
The wheels after soaking for 30 mins in very hot dye:-
Not quite what I expected but close enough. They look better back on the board :-
Think I need a small pan to suspend the wheels in so I can keep the dye hot.
Next is a set of red and green Cortechs.
Sunday, 1 July 2012
Tankfest
As the name suggests, Tankfest is a festival of tanks. Access to the museum at Bovington plus a fair few stands to look round and loads and loads of tanks being driven round the parade ring.
Saw this nice Kubelwagen when we got there:-
And a belting 1917 Matchless v-twin complete with a machine gun:-
But there was plenty of tanks. Tiger 1 in the parade ground:-
Plus all the tanks in the museum. King Tiger:-
And this is a Challenger 2 heading home:-
All in all a good day out despite the WW1 mock battle being a bit tame. The sun shone and it was fun.
Saw this nice Kubelwagen when we got there:-
And a belting 1917 Matchless v-twin complete with a machine gun:-
But there was plenty of tanks. Tiger 1 in the parade ground:-
Plus all the tanks in the museum. King Tiger:-
And this is a Challenger 2 heading home:-
All in all a good day out despite the WW1 mock battle being a bit tame. The sun shone and it was fun.
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