05-08-2024, 07:48 PM
Chris, I have four blocks, all of which have been in my possession since 1984 and have sat in my garden shed wrapped and coated in oil. So I think it is a pretty fair bet that the studs would be original.
The one I am working on is the only one that is around the same engine number as my Ruby, just slightly later. All the rest are, I believe earlier, as I cannot readily see engine numbers on them.
I cannot at present detect any cracks on the top face but will check that and the first cylinder has quite a score down the bore and may need to be re-sleeved, but we shall see.
Will let you know how we get on.
Cheers
The one I am working on is the only one that is around the same engine number as my Ruby, just slightly later. All the rest are, I believe earlier, as I cannot readily see engine numbers on them.
I cannot at present detect any cracks on the top face but will check that and the first cylinder has quite a score down the bore and may need to be re-sleeved, but we shall see.
Will let you know how we get on.
Cheers