Head is back on and torqued down. manifolds are also fitted and the bolts are all finger tight. Now due to flush out the rad.
Piccies to follow. Oil and coolant waiting in the wings.
Project Satin Black - Help!!!!!!!!
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Keep on trucking Ken, we'll make a mechanic out of you yet!
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DoloWIGHTY
Re: Project Satin Black - Help!!!!!!!!
^ Who is going to tell him then eh?Purplebargeken wrote: Oil and coolant waiting in the wings.
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Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years. 
... Still Sprintless.
Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
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Purplebargeken
Re: Project Satin Black - Help!!!!!!!!
Here you go:
Now with added correct gasket (thanks again):
The bottom nuts, washers and thingy were especially fiddly:
Taking shape. The rocker cover will be painted (probably silver):
Forgot to add that all of the stud and nut threads were cleaned up using my trusty die and tap kit. The manifold stud threads were coated with copaslip.
Now with added correct gasket (thanks again):
The bottom nuts, washers and thingy were especially fiddly:
Taking shape. The rocker cover will be painted (probably silver):
Forgot to add that all of the stud and nut threads were cleaned up using my trusty die and tap kit. The manifold stud threads were coated with copaslip.
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All nice and clean Ken. Make sure you seat that second thingy from the left properly before you tighten it up!
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Very nice work there Ken
looks like I'll have to kick my but into action to beat you on the road.
looks like I'll have to kick my but into action to beat you on the road.
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Purplebargeken
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Yep, spotted that one. All will be sorted tomorrow. One of the stud downpipe threads was a little mangled and I have tried to sort it as best as I can. Luckily it was on the first 1mm or 2mm of the stud.
The torque wrench was in shock after languishing in the loft for several years. A final tighten of all things manifold and down pipe then on with the rocker shaft/push rods.
Ok mate, the loser forks out for a bacon roll!
Cheers
Ken
The torque wrench was in shock after languishing in the loft for several years. A final tighten of all things manifold and down pipe then on with the rocker shaft/push rods.
Ok mate, the loser forks out for a bacon roll!
Cheers
Ken
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looks like im the looser at the moment Ken due to an eye injury caused by my toddler grandson.Typical as this weekend so far has not been too bad weather wise.
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Looking good Ken, might be ready for December then 
you know what I mean
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Excellent job there Ken. I've only ever done a head gasket once myself and I ended up getting my mate Brian to grind the valves and change the valve stem oil seals. You're on the home straight now with the head.
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Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
2003 Volvo XC90 D5 SE (PX53 OVZ - The daily driver)
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1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!
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Purplebargeken
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Hope you're ok Glenn!
Cheers guys, I feel much more positive now and will try and do as much as I can today. I realised I no longer have an oil filter, so I will order one on Monday, plus a couple of other little bits.
It has been a really interesting experience sorting the head out. Ok, I am under no illusions that it is very small fry compared to some of the mechanical stuff that has been done previously but it has given me a real sense of achievement. Even my steam engine mate was impressed. Of course, this is no guarantee that the engine will run after it is all back together. There could well be something else amiss. I guess I will have to wait and see. No doubt I will have good support and advice from here as always.
Cheers
Ken
Cheers guys, I feel much more positive now and will try and do as much as I can today. I realised I no longer have an oil filter, so I will order one on Monday, plus a couple of other little bits.
It has been a really interesting experience sorting the head out. Ok, I am under no illusions that it is very small fry compared to some of the mechanical stuff that has been done previously but it has given me a real sense of achievement. Even my steam engine mate was impressed. Of course, this is no guarantee that the engine will run after it is all back together. There could well be something else amiss. I guess I will have to wait and see. No doubt I will have good support and advice from here as always.
Cheers
Ken
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Quite rightly too, that's a pretty big achievement to have accomplished! Makes a nice change from body work I bet
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Purplebargeken
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Cheers Howard, I guess it is a pleasant change.
Today saw the following:
Flush of the rad which produced a reasonable amount of rusty water, no hideous gunge or sludge.
The manifold was all tightened up properly. The carb was fitted and cables connected. The rocker assembly was fitted and torqued down properly. Air filter and plugs/HT leads fitted.
To do:
Paint a couple of bits including the rocker cover. Fit the thermostat, housing and water pump/fan. Fit the new fanbelt. Fit rad and various hoses. Refill coolant, carry out oil and filter change. Set the tappet gaps, chuck on the battery and start the bugger up. Hopefully.
Today saw the following:
Flush of the rad which produced a reasonable amount of rusty water, no hideous gunge or sludge.
The manifold was all tightened up properly. The carb was fitted and cables connected. The rocker assembly was fitted and torqued down properly. Air filter and plugs/HT leads fitted.
To do:
Paint a couple of bits including the rocker cover. Fit the thermostat, housing and water pump/fan. Fit the new fanbelt. Fit rad and various hoses. Refill coolant, carry out oil and filter change. Set the tappet gaps, chuck on the battery and start the bugger up. Hopefully.