rampant rivet Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Called in to check on progress with the engine block and it's looking good as Brian has given it a light skim . Took 6 thou of distortion out of the forward section of the block, which may have been why it was removed yonks ago, ready for paint now 😎. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Not sure what you are doing with your cylinder head..... If you are having the inlet/exhaust manifold side skimmed, make sure that the small recess in the 3 inlet ports are re-done. If you dont do this, then the sleeves in the inlet manifold may not seat properly in the blocks. Theworst case is that the inlet manifold may crack when the retaining bolts are tightened up as there will be a leverage points each of the 3 inlet ports My cylinder head will be dropped off on Monday for skimming, exhaust valve guide replacement, valves re-ground in etc.Will let you know how this goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hi Richard Yes heads already been sorted skimmed / valve seats etc etc and yes I did have the inlet/exhaust face skimmed and have checked there is still enough tolerance for the collars ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Hi Richard, thought you'd like this film. It is all interesting but first minutes especially so for you.... https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060033073 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Quick coat of paint in the Sunshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What paint have you used on this Jez ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 13 hours ago, andy1960 said: What paint have you used on this Jez ? Satin black from fleabay stir well, drys quick 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Bit the bullet today and have started the process of removing the OY block Made easier by removing the rad first. Just the manifold and head to remove next weekend before I start on the gearbox etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Hi Jez ...just wondered what sort of oil pressure where you getting on start up and when warmed on this "old" engine please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) She was running around the 30 -40 lb on start up, 20lb Mark when warmed up Andy. Edited February 10, 2018 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Thanks ..was that on tick over or with some revs ?......be interesting what the "new " engine figures are ....? Edited February 10, 2018 by andy1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 21 hours ago, andy1960 said: Thanks ..was that on tick over or with some revs ?......be interesting what the "new " engine figures are ....? From memory on tickover, the high pressure is limited by a oil pressure relief valve so the only improvement on the "new" engine might be the oil pressure on tickover, had a few hours today stripping out the cab seats, floor panels etc. Will drop the gearbox next Sunday. Plan to build up the new engine next Saturday morning ready for the transplant 😎 Gaining access to the gearbox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Good day in't shed the "old" engine is now out ready for the "new" one next weekend hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) My mate Brian built the engine up for me today, everything went well thank goodness. I Passed spanners, parts and mugs of tea 😎 Using the flywheel to turn the crank. Setting the torque wrench for the main caps. Using plasti gauge to check tolerances. Fitting pistons. Old sump used for protection while transporting then re fitting, all new core plugs fitted. Hopefully this should be back in the chassis tomorrow afternoon. Edited February 24, 2018 by rampant rivet 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Jez..what was the need for/ result of using plasti gauge please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 1 hour ago, andy1960 said: Jez..what was the need for/ result of using plasti gauge please? Its laid on the journal then the cap and bearing shell are fitted together tightened up to the correct torque setting then taken apart, how wide it is squashed gives you the tolerance ie narrow squish means you have more tolerance than if its wider, you have a gauge that is marked out in thou's that you use to "read" the tolerance, all the bearings, mains and big ends were bang in the middle of where they should be according to the book 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Busy busy day in't shed which was a good thing as it really started to get cold later on. Precious cargo about to be unloaded. Bell housing, clutch etc fitted At last safely in the chassis. Took a while before lifting the engine in to tidy up the way the wiring loom, brake and fuel pipes were run plus a few other odds n sods that were easier to do without the block in the way. Edited March 10, 2018 by rampant rivet Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) 23 hours ago, rampant rivet said: Its laid on the journal then the cap and bearing shell are fitted together tightened up to the correct torque setting then taken apart, how wide it is squashed gives you the tolerance ie narrow squish means you have more tolerance than if its wider, you have a gauge that is marked out in thou's that you use to "read" the tolerance, all the bearings, mains and big ends were bang in the middle of where they should be according to the book 😁 Thanks Jez....what tolerances where yours please? Edited February 26, 2018 by andy1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Two foot snow drifts IN the drive and it's snowing today again plus the fact its my Birthday means a bit of Sherman M4 A1 restoration work in front of the fire 😎 Bit frustrating as I had planned a couple of days on the MW but that' snowed in 15 miles away 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Hi Jeremy Happy Birthday, all very neat and tidy, was expecting it to look a bit more like this My back room !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 The sherman is now in paint and having partaken a couple of glasses of Merlot I have turned my attention to the nightmare 1/35 scale vac MW model that has taken almost as long as the real thing 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, rampant rivet said: The sherman is now in paint and having partaken a couple of glasses of Merlot I have turned my attention to the nightmare 1/35 scale vac MW model that has taken almost as long as the real thing 😁 Good choice....of wine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Back to working on the real thing today, even managed to play with the champ thing as I had to put it into temporary storage ready for the house move. Then on with the engine build Made a couple of guide studs to help locate the head gasket and act as a guide for lowering the head. Head safely in place. Then re fitting fuel,water pumps, starter motor, thermostat housing and manifold etc etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Lookin good Jez ...some video please of the start up .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Just read through the whole blog, excellent bit of work, and all done "in't shed" with nothing more than average Joes' toolbox. Looking forward to the new engine firing up. There is nothing quite so satisfying as hearing a rebuilt unit fire up for the first time. I second Andy1960, a video of the happy event would be grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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