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Feb 4th, 2021, 16:59 | #1 |
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B18A rebuild with K Cam and 9.5:1
Bought through the forum (thanks, Andy !) last summer. Old and worn out, had been sitting in bits in a shed for years, but original and un-bodged.
Basically finished now. Next to rebuild is a pair of SU's sourced though the forum as well (thanks, Alan !). Then who knows? Sell it ? (but have become emotionally attached) or find a car to put it in (there was a South African car with a seized engine on Car and Classic that claimed to need little welding, but then lockdown happened and now I thing it's gone). Anyway, here are some pics.Bits to restore.jpg Block old.jpg Timing gear.jpg Engine LH.jpg Engine RH.jpg |
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Feb 4th, 2021, 17:14 | #2 |
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That looks a bit better. I'll give you your 50 quid back.
I hope it goes as well as it looks. Nice one, regards, Andy. |
Feb 4th, 2021, 19:48 | #3 |
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🙂. It was a delight to work on, Andy! You did me a great favour.
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Feb 4th, 2021, 20:40 | #4 |
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I’ve got a 544 ( work in progress) that that lovely looking B18 would look just perfect in !!
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Feb 4th, 2021, 20:59 | #5 |
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I might end up selling it, keep in touch! To be fair, I need to put it on a Dyno to make sure all is good.
I really went to town on it. Such a lovely thing to work on. I love 544s. Very cool. |
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Feb 4th, 2021, 21:19 | #6 |
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Nicely done. If it is going to be static for a while and it is not stored in a heated / dehumidified storage space I suggest that you spray some light machine oil into the plugs, intake and exhaust ports and then seal up the pors (and all other openings) with plastic or a plasticized tape. You don't need rust forming on your fresh internals!
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Feb 4th, 2021, 22:23 | #7 |
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Thanks 142. Wise words as always. Plenty of assembly line in there already, but will do as you suggest toots sweet.
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Feb 7th, 2021, 16:06 | #8 |
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That looks a great job well done, i would keep it as well after all that work. But as said seal it up and keep it nice and dry.
Quick question did you know how much they machined of the head o get to the 9.5-1 CR after ? Only need a rough idea as i would of course have it measured first. |
Feb 7th, 2021, 17:24 | #9 |
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Hi Bracpan. My local engineering shop did the calculations for me re CR. I had to send them the CH gasket of course. They put in hardened valve seats at the same time.
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Feb 7th, 2021, 19:56 | #10 |
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Install it in a motorcycle frame, a la Allen Millyard. (utube: The flying millyard)
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