273 replies to this topic

[mike.]

Great progress - Your lucky to have nice workshop like that!

I would of taken those shock mounts off though before putting the wings on - They're a water trap and usually rot right through at the same rate at the other front end panels.

If you do take them off though, soak the bolts in some release agent for a while first as the studs may well snap.

[mymini007]

How did you do it in the end?

A big hammer! I need your help mate, engine builder has given up!

[mymini007]

I have had problem after problem with the red block, something is not right, as the crank will not spin freely, so I have gone over to the other engine, So stripped and de-greased it last night,

Blew out any evidence of oil and water,



I have bought a new 276 cam, so that will be fitted this week hopefully along with the new followers and duplex timing gear.

[benjy_18]

check the thrust bearings if your crank is stiff to turn. i had the same problem on mine and it just took some wet dry sanding of the thrusts to losen it up

[mymini007]

check the thrust bearings if your crank is stiff to turn. i had the same problem on mine and it just took some wet dry sanding of the thrusts to losen it up

Its has none in ATM, and it still wont spin, not sure why but given up on it for now.

[danny1]

ive got a 1380 block like that it could of over heated at one stage and turned a yournel ever so slightly oval or something like that

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

when you ordered your big end bearing were they for a reground crank could be the bearing are way too tight or could be one is fitted slightly of kilter and has crushed when bolted down stopping movement

[mymini007]

Not sure!

[mymini007]

More problems,

The cam has too much float, and the duplex chain will not sit right, cam and crank do not line up

Surely its not supposed to be this difficult????????

[mini_mad69]

Did my suggestion work?

[mymini007]

Did my suggestion work?

Not tried yet, but its the first on the list, could be a worn cam thrust washer too.

[mini_mad69]

Oh, I thought you had new ones.

[mymini007]

I am getting the feeling that there is no way this will be ready for the riv run!!!!

[mymini007]

Made some progress, A panels lined up ready for welding, ratty is going to take a look at my engine, and the car is on the ramps, instead of on the floor.

[mymini007]

Some real progress

Timing gear on


Shultzed the underside.




Diff seals replaced



Drop gears



Woohoo - A lot of thanks to Ratty (John) = Legend!!!



........although, the bores are worn on this block, so this will be a temporary unit

My 998 WILL be going back in......................with a turbo

Edited by mymini007, 31 March 2012 - 08:03 PM.