Thread: 1954 Royal Review 47160049

Originally Posted by 123rover50

I want to remove the camshaft---------- but----cant budge the housings for the dizzie or oil pump so cant get the camshaft bearings out.

Hi Keith

You have most likely already done all this to remove the pump, but I will type up the procedure as written in the workshop manual.

1. Drain oil and remove sump.
2. Slacken the locknut securing oil pressure adjusting screw, then remove screw, washer, spring, plunger and ball ( which may remain in the pump and can be removed when the pump complete is withdrawn).
3. Remove the pump locating screw. ( part number 09039 )
4. Withdraw the pump, leaving the drive shaft in position.
5. If necessary, withdraw the oil pump drive shaft.

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another bolt !

ref; 34 , ---- description; Oil feed bolt, locating distributor housing ,---- qty; 1 ,---- part number; 09052.

Failing all that, drive the parts further home using a block of pine and heavy hammer, this is to crack the bind and then try to work the housings apart.
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Thanks Arthur. Done that, all bolts are out. Giving it the treatment of heat then diesel a few times a day with a few taps to help it along. If all fails I will break the housings up and try and remove a replacement from one of the other blocks.

Looking at other blocks as a likely doner for this doner I realised the other engine I picked up is a 2 litre from a 58 series two.
It is seized as well but may be of interest so will not break it.

Keith

Ha Keith do you know any one that has liquid nitrogen that will also freeze shrink the housing also . I thought it was possable to buy a pressure pack can for that can be used for shrinking shafts . I 'll see what i can find. Wayne

Originally Posted by 123rover50

Thanks Arthur. Done that, all bolts are out. Giving it the treatment of heat then diesel a few times a day with a few taps to help it along. If all fails I will break the housings up and try and remove a replacement from one of the other blocks.

Drastic measures, get the block stinking hot and then spray the inside of the distributor shaft housing with some freeze spray or liquid nitrogen.

'expansion and contraction, the most powerful force known to man'
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freeze spray.

Ref; Freeze Spray
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I wish i hadn't given away all the extra P3 parts when i sold the cars . Had a couple of dist sleves & other parts yo are going to need . What did you think of the info on the CRC Freeze off .Wayne