Na i just use normal epoxy enamel . But i let it dry completely long before i use the engine..Well thats what i do on other engines so just did the same with this engine .But they must be clean as so it realy sticks..
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Looks nice!!! I've been wondering what a rebuilt 2.25P would perform like. My 2.25 is worn out and very slow, I've done the compression test and it's low but I probably wouldn't go quite as far as you did I'd just do rings, valves and maybe bearings cause my budget is quite low for that Landy as the other needs the money to get on the road and the 2.25 is just a farm Ute. What did it cost you all up if you don't mind?
thanks heaps for doing that Banjo. that is awesome!
What parts did you need? new rings, lifters?
Ok brandnew parts are as such
Bearings rod main & cam All 10 tho
New 40 tho rings
All new gaskets & seals
Brandnew full clutch
new carby
new dizzy electronic
new fuel pump
new bellhousing studs & nuts just waiting for then to get here
All new bolts in the rocker gear
new valve seals
new hose & belt kit
Alternator i pulled apart cleaned & checked the brushes
new oil filter & O ring
new thermostat
I cant think of the rest
What would I need to do to be able to use this in a 2a?
It's a 69 with the wide lights, but still with the older style non synchro 1 & 2 gears. It's an A suffix gearbox if that helps.
Is it just a matter of using my flywheel housing and an older style clutch?
It will bolt striagt upto to your gearbox .Any gearbox that had a 4 cylinder on it it will fit.. the differances are in the clutch mechanism & clutch presure plate. I put a brandnew series 3 clutch on the engine as thats what it was out of.. You would need to check what clutch yours has.. Series 2 2a the presure plate has a inbuilt thrust pad on them in the center where the shaft goes threw it.. But being one of the later 2a it may have the series 3 clutch but still have the 2a non syncro in it.. Its only the clutch you have to change..Like i said this engine has been set up timing wise but only static as i dont have a car to put it in to set the timing with the dizzy & also the carby.. I am happy to exchange so i can build another one MAYBE..Also the trolley i built on wheels will go with it I just have to weld one of the wheels back on as these engines are so bloody heavy & my cement is very uneven..I also have'nt tested the alternator But i dont see why it would'nt work as i checked every thing in it when cleaning it..Has new engine mounts , I'm still waiting for the gearbox studs to arrive so i can fit them . also the fuel piping..thought i had some but dont. will get before it sells to anyone..Hope that helps.. Have you got a pic of your clutch ..
Did you "Plastigauge" the main and bigend bearing clearances?? I am glad I did it when I rebuilt my 2.25 20 years ago as there was a dud bearing shell that would have caused issues later.
Garry
Actualy that reminds me to get some more as i used the last of it on this engine..