DAN THE STEAM

Hi all, just an update iv just finished stripping the other block down, that the valve caps were so seized it was unbelievable. also i think i have a solution to the missing pistons, the bore of my engine is 4 1/8 ID a fordson standard is also 4 1/8 so that was a good match but even better than that, the chap who sold me the radiator tube's had a brand new set of Fordson pistons all complete plus 0.0040 over sized and cast iron. There still in there original box with GWR labels to Bristol Temple Meads Urgent! Well maybe not that urgent then. Dan

I want one.

Hi Ian, glad the repair held out and you got back safely thanks. Have just finished cleaning out all the treads of rusted or broken studs plus last night i cleaned up the outside of cylinder number two, and put some grey primer on her, just makes it nicer to handle and looks nice. Will post some pictures soon Dan.

Hi Ian, look forward to seeing you, have a safe journey down *cup of tea waiting for you:coffee:. Dan.

Hi all, have just finished removing the last valve cap, valve's and valve guides from cylinder number two , the last valve cap put a good fight but with heat and lots of oil and more heat then let it cool down then a big bar shifted it.:yay: Also have removed about a cup of limescale and rusty dirt from the water jacket, and there's more to remove:shocked:. Have also cleaned up the cam shaft ready to figure out what to do about the key way, there is a few options i,m thinking of, anyway here's some pictures of what it look's like so far * so tired now :yawn: but thought i'd sort out a post before i go home. 6 Cylinder number 1 awaiting the same treatment. Good night from a tired Dan.

Hi Steve, thanks for that i wasn't sure about fixing it as i know it is possible to do more damage than good some times, so i'll leave it well be then. Also thanks Andy, for your advise as well and thanks for the link.

Hi all, i'm just working on removing the valve caps on number two cylinder and whilst wire brushing it i have found a crack on the side of the water jacket, going from the water inlet up to the top water jacket cover opening. Its only a hair line crack but im sure it will still leak when it warms up, so not quite sure how to sort this out without causing more cracks or damage. *need advise on this please*

Hi Richard, thats interesting, i didn't know Halley used Crossley engines as well, thanks.

Theres some nice clear pics there, the only one that im not sure about being a Halley is picture number two, but i could be wrong, thanks. Dan.

Hi Richard, that looks extremely similar but there are still differences, like the water pump is inline with the mag, the oil filler is at the front of the engine. but apart from that is very similar, thanks. Dan

Hi all again, thought id update you on the project, when i removed the cam shaft i found the timing gear nut had been striped of its thread and the end of the cam had been riveted over to stop it falling off :nono:, so i decided today to try and machine the riveted head off and remove the timing gear to see if i can screw cut a new thread, the answer is YES *as normal* Here's some pics to show you what i found. Note. the chalk mark on the timing gear then how much play there is in the key and key way, i think this may have been a pig for running in its day. Dan.

Hi Ian, thanks and yes i realy was pleased with the end result. Look forward to seeing you. Hi Richard, thank you for the info, i am searching ever part for something to help all figure out what it is. Hi Steve, thank you for the email it's a nice picture. Hi, yes Halley did build there own engines and gearboxes but at first fitted Tylor engines, as far as i know they have always built there own gearboxes. Also thankyou for the kind comments, it helps to drive you to get on with it. Thanks, i am the some with when i saw the Goslings Dennis and saw that it was possible to do it. Progress has been a bit slow but hoping to get going on the Halley to full speed again. Hi Doug, i have identified my Halley as a B35, off the top of my head i cant remember the length of my wheel base but will measure it for you. The sump on the engine is cast iron as it has a massive crack down one side at the front, and thank you for the kind words. Dan.

Your absolutely right, i have looked for the other three but no luck, anyway its now a pattern. It was a nice surprise.

Since sending off the crank i removed both cylinder blocks, cam shaft, oil pump drive gear, and water pump. Whilst moving the blocks around this fell out with some rust and cobwebs. Regards Dan.

Hi all, just an update the crank has been removed shoot blasted, crack tested *which it passed* then it has been reground, the crank has cleaned up like new. Thank you to Price Brothers of Avonmouth for managing to give the old crank a new lease of life, a job well done. Dan.

Hi all, just a small update, i have removed the crank from the engine had it shot blasted then dropped it of at engine re conditioners to be crack tested and then re ground as the rust and heavy wear on the bearing suffices means the crank does not look to good, but is salvageable will post pics when i get it back. Dan.

I have only just fitted the engine in today,after getting it out the back of the Land Rover this morning, then lowered it into the chassis to measure up for some temporary brackets and found the engines support legs fit with an 1" 1/4 from the inside of my chassis rails and between centers from front to back the engines brackets are only 2" 1/2 difference from my original engine bracket bolt holes, also the top of the engine sits about the right height from the top of the header tank with the crankshaft sat at the right height for the starting handle. A massive thank you to the previous owner as now the Halley has a heart, this is a great start for 2014 and a step in the right direction. Here's some more pictures for you all to enjoy. Dan.

Hi all, and happy new year, Santa visited the Halley with a late present, :shake:the weight probably slowed him down anyway i'll let the pictures tell you more?? ITS THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER (just like all big kids shreds of rapping paper everywere:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::clap::clap::banana::banana::banana:)

Hi all, can anybody help or know were i can acquire a pair of rear swinging hooks for the Halleys rear end, any help would be much apritiated thanks.<BR>DAN.

Hi Ian, it was a nice suprise to see you too and no prob with when your ready to collect the gearbox, thankyou. all the best Dan

Hi mtskull, thankyou well the parts are only missing in a 3d matterial form but are there in my head so i just have to learn the skills required and take it from my head and make it reality, and thats the fun part. here are some pics of the box fitted to the chassis.Well its not the dogs ******** athough the cat likes it:rotfl: beware tiger security on patrol:shake: DAN oh and CHEEZY WOTSIT (the cat)?

Here is all the castings assembled together after machining and painting in primer, next job is to machine all the bronze bushes and then to start planing the internals worm and pinion (thats going to be fun i think).DAN

Heres some more pictures of the castings after some basic machining and machining set ups.DAN

Hi all, sorry for not posting for a while and after a long wait here are the pictures of the stearing box castings, all the castings turned out faultless first time and is cast in s g ironDAN

Hi all, if anyone is interested in an engine crate i have an ex RAF RR Sea Griffon engine crate complete with lifting rings and floor in sound condition, if so please PM me thanks Dan.