Now I know I said I wasn’t going to touch this until I finished my Series 2, however I’ve now only got painting left on that and I’ve given up waiting for decent weather…
So I started digging in to the engine…
I suspect this engine is pretty tired. The bores are worn with a slight lip, the valves have sideways play in the guides and all bearings are down to the copper. The rocker shafts, followers and tappets have also had it….
Camshaft is worn…
Timing chain very loose….
It’s the original engine so I’d like to rebuild it…all heading off to the machinist for his opinion!
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