Dear list,
I'm the guy that found out my "new" motor had an old Vangard block. I'm now
going to transfer most of the internals, including a 87mm kit, from the
second engine to my original block.
Some questions:
1) There was a lot of rust from the old connecting rods, grudgion pins etc.
in the block that needs to be cleaned out. The block itself looks pretty
good, though it has a LOT of sludge, and there is rust dust in oily
suspention clinging to everything.
Should I clean it out with kerosene and a brush in plastic tub, or should I
send the block and the crank to be hot tanked at the machine shop?
ISTR reading on the list that there is something that might be damaged in a
hot tank process, what it it?
2) I haven't got a real good look at the camshaft bearings yet. The Haynes
manual just says that a Triumph dealer or engineering works should replace
the bearings.
How can I tell if they need replacing?
Will my local auto machine shop have the tools and knowledge to replace
these?
Would those bearings survive if they went through the hot tank, or do they
need to be removed first?
3) What was the recommended varnishy sealent to put on the felt front and
rear seals?
Thanks,
Curt Fisher
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