Thread: Matilda's getting an engine rebuild!

Originally Posted by Seriestwo

Brilliant thread, I am about to start a project on rebuilding an early series 2 with the series 1 engine. The engine in it starts and drives but I know the rings have gone as it blows oil out the breather. The only issue I can find on the engine is that a plug on the exhaust side of the engine blew out a few years back and I didn't have another one handy so I used numetal to plug it up. I posted a pic of it so could someone give me some advice on what the plug is?

I live on the Northside of Brisbane and would love to come and have a look at Matilda when she is going.

Chris

I forgot to add the pic.

Originally Posted by Seriestwo

Brilliant thread, I am about to start a project on rebuilding an early series 2 with the series 1 engine. The engine in it starts and drives but I know the rings have gone as it blows oil out the breather. The only issue I can find on the engine is that a plug on the exhaust side of the engine blew out a few years back and I didn't have another one handy so I used numetal to plug it up. I posted a pic of it so could someone give me some advice on what the plug is?

I live on the Northside of Brisbane and would love to come and have a look at Matilda when she is going.

Chris

You're welcome, Chris.....maybe you'd like to join SLOW? There is a wealth of info within the membership and I'm sure you'd enjoy being a part of the group. We'll be having a rebuild day once my engine is finished o I'll let you know when and where. Good luck with yours too.

I think the plug would have been your welsh plug....part of the process to make the galleries within the block. My S1 engine has one in that spot.

Originally Posted by Seriestwo

I forgot to add the pic.

I am guessing a 58, going buy the 2 litre motor in the photo.

Feel free to look around.

CC

Well as it happens Scallops I will be joining the club, I was going to join the LROC and it turns out they are more interested in Discos and Defenders then the old series trucks, which is all I am really into. Do you meet up for monthly meetings, so I can come and meet you all.

Chris

And yes CC it is a 58 series 2. Here is the build project.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-2-2...958-build.html

Originally Posted by Seriestwo

Well as it happens Scallops I will be joining the club, I was going to join the LROC and it turns out they are more interested in Discos and Defenders then the old series trucks, which is all I am really into. Do you meet up for monthly meetings, so I can come and meet you all.

Chris

Great! You'll be very welcome. We don't hold regular member meetings as such; our trips and workshop days are effectively meetings and certain trips do combine with official meetings.

Feel free to PM any of the committee if you need any further info or help.


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So.... does Matilda have a new beating heart?

Originally Posted by drifter

So.... does Matilda have a new beating heart?

Looking for 8 new valve rockers, a clutch pressure plate, a clutch plate and a release bearing still...so the job is still in progress.