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Greg
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject: Ford Sidevalve Re-Build |
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Hello everyone,
Been a member of this great site for a while now, but only get chance to have a quick look through, so thought I'd better make the effort to post something of what I am currently up to.
So here are some pictures of the Engine I am Re-building from out of my 1956 Ford Popular 103e
Engine out & partially dismantled.I have had the car for nearly 8 years now and even though running perfectly well, it was starting to burn more oil than petrol so it was time for an overhaul.
Thought I might get away with perhaps a hone out new rings etc. but no!
So far it has had New Clutch,Crank Re-ground, a re-bore, new Pistons and also needs new conrods so these will have to wait until after Christmas and are going to be machined to take 'Shells' rather than the White-Metal.
Thank you for looking,
Greg
Oh yes there were some teeth missing from the starter ring-gear!!
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Job-Rated
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1010 Location: Sugarbeet County
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Nice Pop. Wish I still had mine.
keep up the good work. _________________ Don't run your fingers over my truck & I won't run my truck over your fingers!
http://www.loosechange-band.co.uk/ |
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Greg
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks J.R,
I must admit I love mine and wouldn't swap it for anything |
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Job-Rated
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1010 Location: Sugarbeet County
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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Not even next week's lottery numbers...? _________________ Don't run your fingers over my truck & I won't run my truck over your fingers!
http://www.loosechange-band.co.uk/ |
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Greg
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Only if I could buy it back again when I won |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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Greg
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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I've seen that too Rick, then I had strange thoughts going through my head like,
'I wonder how much they would want for it' & 'Would like to climb up and have a proper look at that','I could find space for it I'm sure' |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4127 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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And some nice photography too Greg. |
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Old-Nail
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for posting Greg, I've gone all nostalgic now for another old Pop as I didn't keep my last one long enough!
Keep us updated with your progress won't you. |
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Greg
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Chaps,
I will try to post updates when I can, I've re-built the Starter,Dynamo and re-painted them along with some other parts and will post some pictures soon. |
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Greg
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:16 am Post subject: |
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Old-Nail wrote: | Thanks for posting Greg, I've gone all nostalgic now for another old Pop as I didn't keep my last one long enough!
Keep us updated with your progress won't you. |
Go on, treat yourself |
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Old-Nail
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:55 am Post subject: |
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I have been looking actually, I wanted to buy one that was on ebay last week, I even asked the vendor for further details with a view to going seeing it but he didn't reply and then suddenly the car was sold so someone obviously beat me to it.
I'd rather like another Austin Somerset too |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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Old-Nail
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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I let my last one go for £450 and it was as solid an example as you would find, just needed the interior refurbing and the smoky but reliable engine changing/fettling.
Ideally I'd like to find one fitted with the 1500 engine for more go, but any solid roadworthy, or almost roadworthy cars are a consideration.
Scotland means transportation costs on top which renders the cars almost valueless I'm afraid. |
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Greg
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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It's still not there yet but hopefully soon I will have all the Parts back for re-assembling, can't wait as I really hate the Pop being off the Road.
But thought I would just post some pics of some parts I have re-furbished ready to go back on, as they were a bit worse for wear!
Last edited by Greg on Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:06 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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