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Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

just found this photo of me driving down to Hebden bridge on Sunday morning Very Happy

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Calum · Joined: 07 Feb 2011 Posts: 100 Location: Midgley, W Yorks

Didn't get to chat, but I did see the car on Sunday! Very different to how I last saw it!! I too think it looks better with the chrome left as it was, but I think you've done a very stylish job of converting it into a pickup body - it's not something that a lot of people do well! I am very jealous though as Alvis are my favourite car maker ever... A TA14 DHC is top of my list of affordable dream cars!

I saw you following me home as we left the site - I was in the Land Rover camper! I pulled in to move some stuff in that back that was rolling around and driving me insane, and the Alvis sounded nice as it burbled past!

Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

thanks for the comments calum, if your going next year, we'll have to meet up for a chat.
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK

The proportions remind me of the 1930s Diamond Ts a bit.

RJ
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Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

well after the issues with the crankcase pressurizing and blowing oil out of the breather....mentioned here...
http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16259

I've decided to remove the engine and rebuild it with new piston rings, bearings and seals etc etc..

I'm just uploading the photos from today to photobucket, then I'll get them posted
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Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

so the engine rebuild.....

rocker cover removed...my plan at this point was to remove the pistons from the block whilst it was still in the truck......

cylinder head removed...

pistons removed and you can see the glazed bores...

2 of the 4 pistons...

all that was was done last week to evaluate the problem.......
this was todays progress....

block removed from car...

block completely stripped and ready for a thorough clean....

and made a start cleaning the block....

soaking in de-greaser....

so tomorrow, I'm hoping to finish de-greasing it, then wire-wheel the outside of it (ready for some fresh paint), hone it ready for the new rings and clean it all again.......more pics after tomorrows session Wink

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Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

well today's progress....

engine block fully de-greased and clean....

honed and wire wheeled.....

you'll notice the new bolts in some of the bolt holes, they are from my extensive stock of imperial nuts and bolts....

block painted satin black......

and as it looks tonight, a few bits re-installed....

more tomorrow...
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Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

today's progress.....

camshaft and crankshaft re-fitted with new white metal bearings...

the crankshaft 'glides' on the new bearings, its a lot smoother than before.

oil pump cleaned and re-fitted.....

and cleaned the flywheel ready for re-fitting.....

more tomorrow,
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D4B · Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK

Great work Jason! Will be like a brand new motor Cool

kevin2306 · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:45 pm Post subject:

Looks a really lovely job, very satisfying too I reckon?

Kev

Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

thanks for the comments, it is very satisfying its so easy to work on compared to a modern car....except for the weight of it...it is a very very heavy engine.

Today's progress....

Flywheel fitted...

timing chain and tensioner fitted...

cleaned out threads and new bolts for the sump..

timing chain cover re-fitted....

new sump gasket made...

more tomorrow... although I'm waiting for the new piston rings to arrive, so may move on to rebuilding the cylinder head.....I've not decided yet.
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Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

here's today's progress,

sump cleaned inside and out....

the big bolts sticking out of the sides are to put slings around to make moving the engine a bit easier. Wink

and made a start stripping the cylinder head....

more tomorrow....
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47Jag · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:39 pm Post subject:

Jason,

It looks a very robust engine. I've never seen a triple roller timing chain before. The bearings look really big too. Keep up the good work.

Art

Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.