Back from the dead? Rebuilding a K blog

[steve_weegie]

So, after destroying my engine at the Speedfair weekend, the time has come to start rebuilding. Now, i've had engines to bits before, but mostly two strokes so this will probably be quite a learning experience for me, but its something i've fancied doing for years. I've set myself a target to have this ready to give Ali by the end of the month, so please wish me luck!!

Now, the recipe for this rebuild will go something like this.....

1. Take one ex Neil McKeann block thats had some "liner issues", dropped all its coolant into its oil, and strip it down to component parts (thanks Neil, Ali and the S.E. parts bin!!)
2. Clean it up!
3. Get the block machined so the liners will stand 5 thou proud. Also machine my 135 head at the same time.
3. Get the crank inspected and sized for main and big end bearings.
4. Balance the crank, flywheel and clutch cover
5. Fit new (to me) pistons with new rings, rods and liners (thanks so much Mike!)
6. Stick it all back together with the improved bottom oil rail and MLS gasket. I'm going to use my 135 head with a shim when rebuilding, hoping that another skim and the shim will get round the Aero bubble Rover casting. Something tells me this will be the tricky bit
7. Nick all the relevant bits of my own engine and get Ali to do an engine swap
8. Hope it starts

Stage 1 is now complete and i'll post photos later on this evening...

[meatball]

Good luck sir

[kenny]

Good luck

[BiggestNizzy]

Nice one I will have to pop over and inspect/drink your coffee

[steve_weegie]

Sure thing nizzy, I prob wont have any time to get stuck into anything until next week now, but pop across if you want a gander and an oil free cuppa



Ok, so here's the current state of play... The block was mounted on a cheap engine stand and stripped to bits... Was pretty straightforward - it i saw a bolt, it got removed

From the back, we've got the Pistons & Liners, main bearing ladder, the block with water and oil pumps on the right, crankshaft, oil ladder, sump, clutch cover and flywheel.

Tomorrows tasks include ordering new rings, a few different sealants, and a full engine gasket set including the new oil rail.

[Peter]

Ahhhh, brings back memories...

Remember, if it needs nut locked then do it and check it!

[woody]

Who the fcuk?




I might pop by next week and see how the build is going Steve, almost did last night, but I don't have your number now.

[Mikie711]

Funny that, was just wondering when you were going to get round to doing this. Good luck, I'm sure it will run loverly

[Rich H]

I like building engines, everything (normally) fits as it should with little swearing.

You won't need luck, it'll be easy

[cla5h]

Steve, you know we're all with you in spirit!

[VXJON]

Steve, you know we're all with you in spirit!

In spirit yes, get my hands dirty helping no

[Shug]

Typical - the weekend I choose to sort the rear suspension issues on mine... Pretty sure I won't be able to make it up for a while mate, but good luck and keep taking the foties

[Andy]

You need to buy my cams, pulleys and ECU

I'll phone you later

[steve_weegie]

Cheers guys, should be good fun i think... Of course anyone is welcome to pop over and assist / drink my coffee / just have a gander anytime. Give me enough warning and i might make a chili too

Oh Andy, what do you mean "buy"?? Obviously you're not familiar with my negotiating technique..... Or my bank balance

Cheers,

Steve

[bertieduff]

Good luck sir...I'd love to be able to help but not very likely...the only bit I can identify there is the lounge door