Before after rebuilds
Discussion
racer2_uk said:
Hi Hide, 80 and all,
Hide, thanks for your interest, it can be really cool in the windblast.
Finding these engines is very hard, it took my several years to locate it and 3 year's to restore and make just about every part needed but when it fires up for the first time it is amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr1hUWDy3YA&lis...
More before and after restoration photo's please.
Andy
Andy, I commented on your thread on the aviation forum, I've been looking for a Sea Lion to fit in a 1929 boat for years, I know of one, we're talking about the price....Hide, thanks for your interest, it can be really cool in the windblast.
Finding these engines is very hard, it took my several years to locate it and 3 year's to restore and make just about every part needed but when it fires up for the first time it is amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr1hUWDy3YA&lis...
More before and after restoration photo's please.
Andy
racer2_uk said:
An engine restoration over 3 years,
Starting point,
1st dummy build
1st conrod inspection
crank and rods back in
2nd dummy build and cam timing
pistons fitted
engine assy on stand
exhausts and plumbing
making the carbs
complete with dashboard
running at Brooklands and Old Warden
Andy
Napier Lion 1925 from Vickers Virginia bomber
Starting point,
1st dummy build
1st conrod inspection
crank and rods back in
2nd dummy build and cam timing
pistons fitted
engine assy on stand
exhausts and plumbing
making the carbs
complete with dashboard
running at Brooklands and Old Warden
Andy
Napier Lion 1925 from Vickers Virginia bomber
Huntsman said:
I have the tools to remove and replace the cam bearings in that block, more than welcome to borrow them if you wish.
A very kind offer.It is now rebult and running well with a lightend flywheel,3/2/1 heatwapted manifold,ported and polished head and a new cam.The only problem was the cam bearings,sorted in the end.Block was rebored new H/C pistions, crank regrounded and head planed.It is fitted in a 1961 Mk2 MGA.
Great thread, some amazing restro jobs here, love the WW1 truck and the Aero engine
Seeing as one of Richards Rally cars is on here [ great job btw ] here is mine. Originally a 1979 1600 sport, I bought the shell in march 2010 and got it running in May 2011.
Last pic was taken at the Coracle stages rally at sweet Lamb on 22nd this month, ½ shaft broke on the last stage!
Look forward to many more great pics and stories.
cheers
Seeing as one of Richards Rally cars is on here [ great job btw ] here is mine. Originally a 1979 1600 sport, I bought the shell in march 2010 and got it running in May 2011.
Last pic was taken at the Coracle stages rally at sweet Lamb on 22nd this month, ½ shaft broke on the last stage!
Look forward to many more great pics and stories.
cheers
woodytype S said:
Huntsman said:
I have the tools to remove and replace the cam bearings in that block, more than welcome to borrow them if you wish.
A very kind offer.It is now rebult and running well with a lightend flywheel,3/2/1 heatwapted manifold,ported and polished head and a new cam.The only problem was the cam bearings,sorted in the end.Block was rebored new H/C pistions, crank regrounded and head planed.It is fitted in a 1961 Mk2 MGA.
racer2_uk said:
Hi Hide, 80 and all,
Hide, thanks for your interest, it can be really cool in the windblast.
Finding these engines is very hard, it took my several years to locate it and 3 year's to restore and make just about every part needed but when it fires up for the first time it is amazing.
If you know of any more Napiers, Huntsman of this parish wants one to rebuild and put in a Hide, thanks for your interest, it can be really cool in the windblast.
Finding these engines is very hard, it took my several years to locate it and 3 year's to restore and make just about every part needed but when it fires up for the first time it is amazing.
hidetheelephants said:
racer2_uk said:
Hi Hide, 80 and all,
Hide, thanks for your interest, it can be really cool in the windblast.
Finding these engines is very hard, it took my several years to locate it and 3 year's to restore and make just about every part needed but when it fires up for the first time it is amazing.
If you know of any more Napiers, Huntsman of this parish wants one to rebuild and put in a Hide, thanks for your interest, it can be really cool in the windblast.
Finding these engines is very hard, it took my several years to locate it and 3 year's to restore and make just about every part needed but when it fires up for the first time it is amazing.
I hoped that this weekend I might get a little step closer to a Lion, however it didn't come together. Slowly slowly catchy monkey....
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