Crankshaft

Well the second crank did exactly the same as the first crank. Seized when the main bearings were tightened. I took it to a local engineering firm who have polished the journals and now all the conrods spin on the crank as they should.

It meant removing the pistons but that has worked out well as they needed decoking and the engineers did that as well. So this morning is going to be the engine rebuild day - so long as i can find a piston ring compressor.

Photos later today of the build and hopefully of a complete engine

In Primer

What a week.

Went to see the car Monday and it is now in Primer - having a problem finding the correct paint code so that they can start painting,but should have that soon.

The engine build didn't go very well. Put the Crankshaft in and tightened the main bearings and everything turned nicely. Put the big ends in and tightened them down and the crank would not turn at all.

I took the crank back to the supplier - 200 mile round trip - and it seems that when the regrind was done it was done to close to the tolerances. Anyway will set it all up at the weekend and hopefully it will be ok.

Will hopefully have the car back fully painted in a couple of weeks

Can't wait

Painted

Finally I have been able to fiinish painting the axle and engine.

The engine is completly stripped and ready for rebuild. The axle just need the wheel bearings and brakes to be finished.

Should all be done by end of day tomorrow. Thank god for bank holidays.