Something for the weekend sir?

[mikeyboy]

Right 1st off I need to sort that stud as it locates the head on the seat fitting jig,
Redrill the hole getting it nice and true

 

[mikeyboy]

That's a lot better

 

[mikeyboy]

Tap a new thread

 

[mikeyboy]

Slightly longer helicoil

 

[mikeyboy]

All good

 

[mikeyboy]

After looking at pros and cons I decided to go with a stepped stud,
Mainly as I could bottom it to lock it in,
I was concerned that an insert could work loose as the covers will be removed for servicing.

 

[mikeyboy]

Back to the valve seats.
Having adjusted the seat to run true,
I machine the seat to the correct interference fit

 

[mikeyboy]

Nearly there

 

[mikeyboy]

Cock on

 

[mikeyboy]

The seat goes on here and goes to a cold place

 

[mikeyboy]

The head goes here and gets "warm"
Not there yet

 

[mikeyboy]

No photos of the next bit as it happens very quickly,
When everything is at the right temperature the seat goes in,
You only get one go,
If it doesn't seat 1st time you get the welder out and start again
No probs here though
There is a couple more things to do on the heads but for now they can go for blast cleaning,
Always better to get the seats in before blasting

 

[Archie Adv]

Not just a pretty face and a good coffee maker mate..... Great Skills..!!

 

[mikeyboy]

Got a bit done today,
The engine got its final clean
New oil bypass valve,pressure relief valve spring and new mains
Then in with the crank
No pics as I have to do it a bit sharpish
Plus a few trade secrets

 

[mikeyboy]

All good

 

[mikeyboy]

New timing chain and sprockets,
Need to order a new circlip for the tensioner

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

Hey ...I've been busy too .... putting a fecking scratch in the tank wrapping it up to courier up to you!

 

[mikeyboy]

Hey ...I've been busy too .... putting a fecking scratch in the tank wrapping it up to courier up to you!

Noooooooooooooooooooooo,
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo,
Bugger

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

Noooooooooooooooooooooo,
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo,
Bugger

Don't worry fella, I'll sort it

 

[mikeyboy]

Oil pump in, quick check of crank end float,rear main oil seal in and flywheel on.
Bit more messing and the motor can go back in