Full engine rebuild
| Job
# 2089 (DC) - Jaguar V12 E Type
Full engine rebuild |
Update
report - July 21, 2014
Putting the finishing touches to another V12 engine rebuild in the CJ machine shop..
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| Oil pan drain plug was stripped |
Threaded steel insert welded in place |
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| Finished result looks original, but is much stronger |
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| Short block assembly now virtually complete |
Surfacing the cylinder head decks |
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| One of the heads on the assembly bench |
Heads now installed, almost finished.. |
I am pleased to report that we now have your engine rebuild underway..
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| Trial fitting main bearings |
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| Align hone required |
Trial fitting crank with new bearings |
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| Balancing crank |
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| Measuring oil pump clearances |
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| New pistons and liners |
Torque plate cylinder hone in progress |
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| Time to tackle the cylinder heads |
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| Measuring tappet clearances |
Shrapnel damage and broken valve seat |
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| Welding up corrosion and shrapnel damage to head in the CJ Coachworks |
Milling down excess welds |
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| Heads will require several rounds of weld repairs |
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company with the block |
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is the remains of a damaged nut |
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extensive repairs |
