Matilda's getting an engine rebuild!

I spoke with Craig yesterday and he tells me that the first head that they cleaned up was as good as new. I think they'll clean the other 3 too so I'll be able to let you know their status too, Keith. So thank you for the head, I am very humbled.

I also found all I needed through Craddocks and FWD in Melbourne.....:) I post this info as it may assist others when looking for parts....

FWD supplied me with Big End Bearings ($44.00) and Main End Bearings ($55.00) as they had had them in stock for years. Best price I could find anywhere else were $305.00 for both. I had wanted 10 thousands under but got these in 30 and 40 under respectively, but Craig will just grind to suit.

Then from Craddocks....

1) Bearing Camshaft Front
2) Bearing Camshaft Centre and Rear
3) Piston assembly 40 thousands plus (X4)
4) Piston Ring Compression 40 thousands plus (X4)
5) Crankshaft Oil Retainer (2 piece).

All the above was $470.00. :angel:

And at last I found a rear main seal which seem hard to find (So John - no "conversion" necessary! :D)

PS - just realised I might need to order an extra 4 compression rings and 4 oil seal rings!

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I noticed that the list didn't include thrust washers?
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I'm ordering what I'm told to by the chap who is doing the work.......he gave me a list......thrust washers were not on it. :confused: I've since cancelled the rings as part of my order because a full set in .040 over are near $150.00 from England and Craig can make me some for less......


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Hey Dan,

I've been following this. Really glad that you have got a good Cylinder head sorted.

Rgds
Pete

Great work Dan, speaking to Craig last night, he reckoned you were right on top of it.:D
We will have to get onto your gearbox soon, or you will have the engine ready and not the gearbox.:o

Cheers, Mick.

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Originally Posted by Killer

Great work Dan, speaking to Craig last night, he reckoned you were right on top of it.:D
We will have to get onto your gearbox soon, or you will have the engine ready and not the gearbox.:o

Cheers, Mick.

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I think I'm driving him mad with all my questions! :p Was looking through my package of gaskets and seals last night and once I work out which ones are for the gearbox I'll bring 'em over! :D

Bit of a buzz going on here! I can't wait to see Matilda back on the track.
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Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Bit of a buzz going on here! I can't wait to see Matilda back on the track.
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Bzzzz! :D Yep, It's a little weird (at least for me) when I get immense pleasure from staring at an invoice for Main and Big end bearings.....had to happen eventually! :)

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Originally Posted by Scallops

I spoke with Craig yesterday and he tells me that the first head that they cleaned up was as good as new. I think they'll clean the other 3 too so I'll be able to let you know their status too, Keith. So thank you for the head, I am very humbled.

I also found all I needed through Craddocks and FWD in Melbourne.....:) I post this info as it may assist others when looking for parts....

FWD supplied me with Big End Bearings ($44.00) and Main End Bearings ($55.00) as they had had them in stock for years. Best price I could find anywhere else were $305.00 for both. I had wanted 10 thousands under but got these in 30 and 40 under respectively, but Craig will just grind to suit.

Then from Craddocks....

1) Bearing Camshaft Front
2) Bearing Camshaft Centre and Rear
3) Piston assembly 40 thousands plus (X4)
4) Piston Ring Compression 40 thousands plus (X4)
5) Crankshaft Oil Retainer (2 piece).

All the above was $470.00. :angel:

And at last I found a rear main seal which seem hard to find (So John - no "conversion" necessary! :D)

PS - just realised I might need to order an extra 4 compression rings and 4 oil seal rings!

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Normally if you order a full Piston Assembly from Craddocks or the likes it comes with Rings included. What part number for the pistons did you order this will tell us.

I've got some 1600cc piston assemblys here and they come with rings.

Yes, they have emailed me to say rings are included, so the 13 pounds will go towards freight and Craig doesn't need to make me the rings.


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