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JC T ONE · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark

Here are som photos, of the "Fat" one .

Its one of those engines with the BIG bore, and tappet covers, that can be removed, from the block.
It has too many studs&bolts to hold the head, no vacuum on the destributer.

And as the title indicates a "FAT" flange where you bolt it to the gearbox, which have driveshaft couplings,
that share first name with one part, of 2 famues American comedians .

Shame is was left in a garden for so many years Rolling Eyes

(since 1978)

removed the head, it had 4 stuck valves, but I worked a little on it, so they would move again.

This is what I found, after the head was removed.

This is NOT what you want to see, when you remove your drain plug Crying or Very sad

Hardly any metal bits on the magnet, engine only done 3000 miles.

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bob2 · Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 1727 Location: Malta

That engine has had it me thinks, a bit too far gone even if its so rare nowadays!

Kelsham · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:14 am Post subject:

What is the crank condition? I would like to see further pictures after its all cleaned up.

Regards Kels.

MVPeters · Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 822 Location: Northern MA, USA

I must admit that I had the same thought after the initial description. 30 years in the garden!
I think the first thing I'd do is see if I could get any over-bore numbers off the piston crown & see if there's enough metal left to do it again. I think +40thou = 1340cc is the max possible.
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Kelsham · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:11 pm Post subject:

If it's rare, a re sleeve would be an option. It is amazing what can be saved.

Regards Kels.

JC T ONE · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark

Hi all

Thanks for the input/comments/advice.

The engine will be rebuilt, I paid money for it Rolling Eyes

and I dont like to waste money Wink

worst case scenario, I will make it into a coffee table Wink

I will check the pistons later, and it its too scared in the bores, it will be resleeved.

Here is a picture of the drive shaft coupling/axle.

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JC T ONE · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire

I had my Morris 8 engine re-lined, it probably added a couple of hundred quid to the rebuild cost, a 100 or so for the liners and about the same for the additional machine shop costs. Small benefit was that standard sized pistons and rings tend to be cheaper and everyone wants oversize Very Happy

Cranks can be metal sprayed if there is not enough metal for a regrind.

Dave

JC T ONE · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark

bob2 · Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 1727 Location: Malta

Hi JC, I dont think its worthed to rebuild that engine, send it to me instead!!
Razz

It will surely cost you but will be worthed in the end!!
Now you must buy a car to put that engine in!! Very Happy

JC T ONE · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark

welder · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire