17-01-2020, 04:30 PM
As part of an engine overhaul I am in need of a laser cut plate 3mm thick to fit between the crankcase and block. The engine has a Reliant SV crank and rods. From memory I think the spacer plate is necessary due to the Reliant rods being slightly longer than Austin ones. At present the engine has a home made spacer that is somewhat inaccurate and causing problems with oil leakage.
I note that laser cut spacers are available but only as shims 0.5 and 0.75mm thick. Is anyone doing thicker ones?
If I used a Reliant SV block would this compensate for the longer rods? I believe it is possible to modify the Reliant block by filling the distributor drive hole and machining it flat to make it look like an Austin one.
I note that laser cut spacers are available but only as shims 0.5 and 0.75mm thick. Is anyone doing thicker ones?
If I used a Reliant SV block would this compensate for the longer rods? I believe it is possible to modify the Reliant block by filling the distributor drive hole and machining it flat to make it look like an Austin one.