Started stripping the engine bay down.
Some interesting and quality repairs from the past involving tin foil, bathroom sealant and body filler.
Slow going but making sure it's done right.
Next up, engine came out.
Whoops.. timing cover is loose / has no gasket!
The gearbox on these is so compact!
This engine will either be for spares, or I might fix and sell it. So I decided to strip it down to see what I have.
Flywheel and RMS off.
Timing cover, sump and oil pickup off.
Mains and big ends out.
Crank and 3 pistons retrieved.
#4 does not want to come out!
I've left it taking a bath in diesel / ATF on the underside. I will probably have to resort to fire, though.
On the plus side :
Bores look excellent.
Mains and big end shells look like they have done hardly any miles at all.
Pistons look great.
If I can get #4 out, it may be as simple as a quick hone, new piston rings, possibly new shells, gaskets, a quick going over the head, then I have a spare usable engine.
I still intend on using the twin carb spare engine I have for obvious reasons.