Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

[Mocki]

there may have been an element of me subconsciously thinking I might be stating the bleeding obvious, and therefore failing to describe it adequately

oh we all suffer from that at times.....

[maxstu]

Got bored with painting so headed down the garsge. Will start a new thread when l properly start rip fown. For now l took flywheel off, removed seal and pull out three shims. Two out of thee knackered. One bevelled and second lipped on outer edges.

Note wear marks on crank end bearing surface. Not a healthy start

[itchyfeet]

Early case, early main bearing with integral thrust, four divots is normal and part of the bearing.

Knackered shims is normal too with lots of end float.

[maxstu]

Thanks.
Well this is going to be a mini rollercoaster ride
Will start new thread thursday.

[maxstu]

And for the record engine number with rebuild mark and an H?




Case separation date?

[itchyfeet]

Well this is going to be a mini rollercoaster ride
.

[itchyfeet]

Oh no not an H engine

[maxstu]

Go on then! Not an Elite rebuild?

[itchyfeet]

Best you don't know

[maxstu]

Best you don't know

Oh dear! ..........

[itchyfeet]

only jokin

[itchyfeet]

give it a good clean before splitting it.
try to do it later and more likely to get dirt inside
takes a good couple of hours to get it clean enough.

[maxstu]

give it a good clean before splitting it.
try to do it later and more likely to get dirt inside
takes a good couple of hours to get it clean enough.

Sure. Going to start fresh thread on Thursday
Until then

[937carrera]

only jokin

I knew you didn't know, just waited for you to admit it

[itchyfeet]

you're a proper wind up merchant

You said it