Initial Inspection2005-11-13
The engine was stripped on arrival and found to have significant wear on all components on the flywheel end cylinder.
The camshaft was badly worn and big end and no 1 main had significant wear.
All valves showed severe pitting.
Work In Progress
2007-12-12
No 1 inlet and exhaust cams built up and hand profiled to match the others.
All valves ground and the seats cut.
Broken water inlets welded and sealed.
Modified to include an oil priming pump.
Work In Progress
2007-12-15
Final assembly.
Coil system incomplete so initially will be run on magneto only.
First Run
2008-04-24
First run at the Easter Crankup with 10 psi oil pressure and no rattles. On magneto only.