Thread: New Series 1 project

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Have you been able to locate another extension for the tap yet?
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Yeah mate the one from my spare engine is OK. I'll get the broken one turned down to cut a new thread at some point too. :thumbup:

Stripped and cleaned some random bits today, added to the pile.

Made some good progress today. Finished with the water jacket and fitted the new plugs.
Once I get the new gaskets and water pump I can seal it up again.

After that, the day was spent cleaning really.
Looking forward to getting all these parts so I can really get stuck in!

Looks great - well done.

Are you planning to paint the block or leave it as is?

Thanks mate.
Yeah I think I will, was planning to leave "as is" but there is a lot of bare metal.

Is the right color easy to get in a paint which is heat and fuel resistant?

Originally Posted by ashhhhh

Thanks mate.
Yeah I think I will, was planning to leave "as is" but there is a lot of bare metal.

It will all be OIL coloured soon enough

You are going great on this, enjoyable to read your updates and see progress!

Bernie

Originally Posted by Designosaur

It will all be OIL coloured soon enough

You are going great on this, enjoyable to read your updates and see progress!

Bernie

Haha... Yes very true. I'll add a BASE color then.

Just spotted this while sitting on the chassis, enjoying a 10am beer. (Does that mean I have a problem?)
Interesting!

I got my first box of goodies today.
Brake hoses, water pump, hub seals, swivel overhaul kit/railko conversion, engine mounts, oil filter, God knows what else. . I've forgotten.. :what:

Also waiting on parts from the series 1 shop, and prices from Dunsfold on a gigantic list I sent them..

Aside from that I've cleaned up the exhaust manifold, ready to go back on.

The old shocks are pretty cool, Monroe-Whiley.
They don't leak, can I call them good?