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I will check with a straightedge before the new head goes on , probably be wise to give the block a going over with an oilstone and see if there are any lows.

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Blacky, It looks like water's been getting into number five cylinder. Either that, or a porous cylinder wall. Did the old head gasket seal properly around number five? Rob I believe it did Rob, will have a closer look when I get home. The head is off to the head doctor for some material removal and...

Harv wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:26 pm

Dammit... machine shop checked the tunnel, and it has shifted with the girdle modified. Needs to be tunnel bored again. One step forward, one step back.

Cheers,
Harv

It's only money mate

Bit of carbon buildup but not too wet up top so even though the bores are shiny it looks like the rings are still doing their job [emoji106] The original block for this ute is in the block pile , time to start chasing piston options and find a good crank I think [emoji848] https://uploads.tapatalk-c...

Whizzed the head off and found some ugly bits - got a small score in number 4 and a funny looking mark in number 5 https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230327/6c049a64b63a72670aeb474cf92d325b.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230327/e4421e77ec702e8499fd656d2e51a661.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-c...

The old girl has been a copious oil guzzler for a while now , even though the engine was rebuilt after Narrandera Nats so I thought I would yank the head and replace the valve stem seals and guides plus fit one of Harv’s you beaut gaskets. Got home from the show yesterday and set to work - Plugs lo...

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Harv wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:10 am

Needs it's front wheel arch moulds checked though

Cheers,
Harv

took me a while ...............

This thing is gorgeous https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/bad3d1462ec8a5c41e0255d7d62b2127.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/64061468d80deda83d528ce7b6a67174.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/fcab2454284e5d2433bdeb71b4eca3a5.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I reckon one of these would mate a cool sled if you sorted out the roofline and lost a couple of doors https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/80c345093a9eb0b9919386967288ad9f.jpg There’s still one left https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/1dd510356c8c4063ab65d54cccad921b.jpg Sent from my iPh...

Superchargers make me smile [emoji2] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/4e183f2099ef2fb6516665113ebcc4b0.jpg I need one of these 2” SU carbs for a project I am planning if anyone knows of any??? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230326/a9c6abe1e5b455e77fdbc763a740903b.jpg Sent from my iPhone...

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