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62 SHORTY (update)
We have made plenty of progress with the project and vehicle now registered.
But as always we have come up with an major issue with the engine.
Age and lack of maint by previous owners have resulted in the engine now in bad shape.:mad:
Two cylinders let go & stuffed the Pistons/Cylinder Head & Bore..
The head is no good and the bore seems not in very good shape either.
We have a spare head under the house and maybe be able to bore out cylinders to 40 thou.
As an alternative if any body is aware of a complete and running 2a engine around the traps.
This maybe a better option right now for the father in law, as he is on the pension.
We can rebuild the engine, but cost of parts are expensive.
Will keep you posted on our progress and if you hear of any engines or cheap parts, please drop me a pm.
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A shame to hear but will keep the ears open :)
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Old shorty Lives
We have had a win with an engine:) We went to see a guy in Murwillumbah and pulled out an engine from another series 2 being wrecked. Put into a couple of rails clamped it down and ran it. All good !!
Plus cut out a gal fuel tank for 2nd tank & also a new clutch plate.
Engines being cleaned down and painted along with the engine bay area.
Just a bit of green paint & a brush:D
Hope to have it going in a week or so.;)
Seats have been recovered and vehicle now registered.
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good work,
looking forward to seeing it
on one of our trips.
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Good stuff Dave.
Cheers, Mick.
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Brilliant work to all involved :D:D:D
Bring it along thursday night for a looksee :angel: