DW, the early ones are bog standard bolts so nothing special required 😇

Looking damn fine by the way 😎

My son has been busy...
We have now finished all the red detailing on the cutaways and going to start building up the head and bottom end.

We fitted the cut down piston into number 4 cylinder yesterday and a whole piston into number 3. I'm not bothering to fit 1&2 as nobody can see them and its one more thing that could jam. Camshaft and followers fitted.

I'm on the scrounge again...
I'm missing a timing pointer for the flywheel. Anybody got a petrol one spare they would donate?
I have an idea that we can use this engine not just for show, but perhaps for a bit of training. I'm therefore rebuilding it so it can be dissembled and rebuilt easily. I thought therefore I'd better get the timing right or face criticism for ever more...

Anybody able to help with the early rocker shaft bolts? I can get new bolts, but no point if there are some rattling about somewhere.

DW, there's a pointer as well as the flywheel cover that we powder coated 👍👍

Jon

So that's where it is! Thanks Jon!

More bits needed...

247714 - Front engine lifting eye. This is the S2 version with a wider fixing spacing than the 2A and S3 heads.
255068 - Oil filter housing bolt 7/16" UNF x 1/ 1/4" I need 2 of these.
256229 - S2 Rocker shaft bolts 5/16" UNF x 2" I need 3 of these or will just get some standard ones from a bolt supplier.
524769 - Grub screw retaining drive shaft bush for oil pump (sits behind the oil filter housing in the block).

Can anybody help before I have to persuade our Treasurer that I need to spend more club funds...?    

The critical bit for me is the front lifting eye. Without it, I'll struggle to get the engine off the stand and onto the display stand without scratching and damaging the paintwork. - If there isn't one available, can anybody do me a template so I can make one?

We have had an idea to potentially light the interior of the engine with some LEDs - possibly just off a small 12V battery or PSU. Anybody got any suggestions? I think we would need to discretely stick 4 or 5 in it to look good:

I want to light up the following cutaway sections:
The rocker cover
Cylinder head
Crank case
Front cover

Finally, a nice bit of positive news. The Distributor Doctor has kindly offered to help resurrect the distributor which was in a sorry state. It got sent down to Somerset yesterday so I'm looking forward to seeing what comes back.

I want to make up an A1 or A2 sized display board which lists all those who have kindly contributed to this be they traders and or ordinary club members. The list is growing. In case I forget, I know who most people are who have sent stuff from this project, but I don't want to forget anybody. If you want your name showing as a contributor, would you mind dropping me a PM and reminding me so that I get the list up to date?

Thanking all very muchly!    

255068 - Oil filter housing bolt 7/16" UNF x 1/ 1/4" I need 2 of these.

I might have one or two of these. My records say I purchased 4x "Set Bolt SH607101L 7/16 UNF x 1.25 inches. Oil filter housing attachment, etc." last November from Paddocks, for exactly that purpose, so there should be a couple in my garage somewhere if I can find them.

I might also be interested in locating a part 247714 for myself. Not sure yet. I have an engine with the ~1958 head on it, and I noticed that the lifting eye(s) I have won't fit it, so I am probably looking for the same part? Like you say, if we can get a pattern, maybe make one or two up. Usual sources out of stock, including Blanchards?

I should also be able to find the oil filter bolts for you.

As you know I also need to find a front lifting plate for my early head. If someone could provide some measurements and pictures I could investigate getting some cut as they're unavailable. I have early heads to measure for the hole spacing, it's just the overall size and the slot size

Jon

Quote from: Andrew on Aug 10, 2023, 03:04 PM255068 - Oil filter housing bolt 7/16" UNF x 1/ 1/4" I need 2 of these.

I might have one or two of these. My records say I purchased 4x "Set Bolt SH607101L 7/16 UNF x 1.25 inches. Oil filter housing attachment, etc." last November from Paddocks, for exactly that purpose, so there should be a couple in my garage somewhere if I can find them.

I might also be interested in locating a part 247714 for myself. Not sure yet. I have an engine with the ~1958 head on it, and I noticed that the lifting eye(s) I have won't fit it, so I am probably looking for the same part? Like you say, if we can get a pattern, maybe make one or two up. Usual sources out of stock, including Blanchards?

I haven't checked all the usual suppliers yet. I'm trying to do as much as possible through Club member donated parts, so it becomes more of a team effort. That said, if they have one, great, but as far as I can see it's out of stock.

Looks like we need at least three so far, so if anybody can provide us with a template, we can sort this.

I've checked everywhere to get an early bracket with no joy, so they'll need to be made for sure.

Jon

OK...

Calling all Series 2 owners with early engines... Anybody prepared to take their front lifting bracket off either an early 2.25 petrol engine or a 2.0 Diesel? We will have to make at least one, so we need one to copy. It just needs to be taken off and a scale drawing done - nothing too involved. In fact a photograph against a ruler would probably do!

Good news, I should shortly be getting an early plate 👍

I'll draw up a pattern and look at the best way forward, laser/water cut or hand made.

I guess numbers will affect that decision.

Jon

Quote from: diffwhine on Aug 10, 2023, 08:45 PMOK...

Calling all Series 2 owners with early engines... Anybody prepared to take their front lifting bracket off either an early 2.25 petrol engine or a 2.0 Diesel? We will have to make at least one, so we need one to copy. It just needs to be taken off and a scale drawing done - nothing too involved. In fact a photograph against a ruler would probably do!

I might have one on a 2l diesel which I could donate. I don't remember, will check tomorrow and let you know. Out all day today sorry!

Jonhutchings, if you have one you can donate to DW that would be great. When I get mine I'll post and see if/how many others might be needed.

DW, or 'newton' filter housing bolts and washers located and added to the pile 😝

Jon

Jon are you sending 1.25" bolts already to DW? If so I won't go digging for mine. My garage is in chaos just now and actually getting to my parts boxes is even more difficult than usual :(

I'm definitely in for an early lifting bracket if any get made up, as long as the cost is not unreasonable.

Andrew