New Series 1 project

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Originally Posted by ashhhhh

The engine will need new Welch plugs, one is completely gone.
Are these hard to do?
What is the best way to clean the inside of the water jacket?

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This is a bit like the bit-of-string question and the answer depends upon how bad the inside is.

The threaded core plugs Jim mentioned, are partially under the exhaust manifold and can be rather tedious to install, because if they are corroded, bits of aluminium and rust will be stuck in the threads. I used a thread-file to clean the female threads and it took several hours to get them feeling nice. The core plugs I ordered from Dunsfold and when I could screw them in about 3/4 of the way I deemed the female thread ready. They need a slot cut in the top of them so that a screwdriver can be used and the thread needs coating with a sealant. Finally they stick up proud of the surface and need to be filed flat - I used a dreadnought file.

The other core plugs are knock-in types and they also need sealant on them.

As for the crap inside, mine was absolutely atrocious and I spent a day and one-half with a stripped block on the floor, chipping out rust and lumps and this was after it had been in the caustic bath at the engine re-conditioners!
I am going to use a filter in the cooling system, because there must still be nasty bits left inside it somewhere. RMI25 is a very good cooling system additive, which dissolves most of the rubbish over time and can be flushed out of the system easily,

Cheers Charlie

Interesting about the engine, I got the number of my spare this morning too - post a picture shortly.

I havent found anything nasty in the bulkhead yet, but there are still some parts I cant see.
How hard is it to remove the bulkhead completely? Do any really major assemblies need to come out? (steering shaft etc)

Removing and refitting the wiring is the part I dread!

Interesting point on the brake Arthur, I guess they were slow enough anyway. :D

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Originally Posted by chazza

This is a bit like the bit-of-string question and the answer depends upon how bad the inside is.

The threaded core plugs Jim mentioned, are partially under the exhaust manifold and can be rather tedious to install, because if they are corroded, bits of aluminium and rust will be stuck in the threads. I used a thread-file to clean the female threads and it took several hours to get them feeling nice. The core plugs I ordered from Dunsfold and when I could screw them in about 3/4 of the way I deemed the female thread ready. They need a slot cut in the top of them so that a screwdriver can be used and the thread needs coating with a sealant. Finally they stick up proud of the surface and need to be filed flat - I used a dreadnought file.

The other core plugs are knock-in types and they also need sealant on them.

As for the crap inside, mine was absolutely atrocious and I spent a day and one-half with a stripped block on the floor, chipping out rust and lumps and this was after it had been in the caustic bath at the engine re-conditioners!
I am going to use a filter in the cooling system, because there must still be nasty bits left inside it somewhere. RMI25 is a very good cooling system additive, which dissolves most of the rubbish over time and can be flushed out of the system easily,

Cheers Charlie

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Thanks Charlie, appreciated.
Yes I was wondering about cleaning the thread, because its exactly as you say - bits of alloy stuck everywhere.
I was planning to fill the jacket with Phosphoric or Oxalic acid to deal with the rust, thoughts?

Spare engine.

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Originally Posted by ashhhhh

Interesting about the engine, I got the number of my spare this morning too - post a picture shortly.

I havent found anything nasty in the bulkhead yet, but there are still some parts I cant see.
How hard is it to remove the bulkhead completely? Do any really major assemblies need to come out? (steering shaft etc)

Removing and refitting the wiring is the part I dread!

Interesting point on the brake Arthur, I guess they were slow enough anyway. :D

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Just bolts the 2 one each 9/16 i think side botom of A pillar through bulkhead and chassis. But there is a lot of stuff to take off first. Dont worry about the wiring it will be stuffed anyway.You can get a complete new harness with everything labeled for a reasonale price. The steering colum has to come out so get a manual and read it so you dont break that horn and Wheel centre.:)
Mike

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Originally Posted by ashhhhh

Spare engine.

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170600

The fourth number must be a 6. This is from a 56 export RHD . Have you found a plate from Pressed metal Corp above the Chassis number plaque.
See the pic attached should look like this.

No plaque like that, nor any holes for one.
What does it represent?

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Originally Posted by Defender Mike

Just bolts the 2 one each 9/16 i think side botom of A pillar through bulkhead and chassis. But there is a lot of stuff to take off first. Dont worry about the wiring it will be stuffed anyway.You can get a complete new harness with everything labeled for a reasonale price. The steering colum has to come out so get a manual and read it so you dont break that horn and Wheel centre.:)
Mike

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where do you get these from?

sorry for the hijack looks much the same as my 86" when i started mate long way to go yet but there is a light at the end!

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Originally Posted by shaunh

where do you get these from?

sorry for the hijack looks much the same as my 86" when i started mate long way to go yet but there is a light at the end!

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Originally Posted by ashhhhh

I was planning to fill the jacket with Phosphoric or Oxalic acid to deal with the rust, thoughts?

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Ah yes! Thank you for reminding me!

If I ever do this again I will seal the cooling system with temporary plates and fill the water jacket with molasses solution; 1 part molasses with 10 water. Ideally this works best with warm water, it will work just as well with cold, but it will take longer. The residue could be blasted out with a water jet,

Cheers Charlie