Re my last post,is there anyone on here who can regrind the crank and supply bearings for my sidevalve engine? I know there are numerous engineering shops around but I would prefer someone here to do the job.Or has anyone got a good crank with bearings for sale?
John.
Engine rebuild.
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Engine rebuild.
Power to your Pistons,Johnnydoome.
Re: Engine rebuild.
ESM can supply the bearings ... and a number of classic and vintage car engine reconditioners / engineering companies are listed on the Old Car Services site. I would also suggest buying a copy of The Automobile magazine as a number of well known and highly respected classic and vintage engine reconditioners advertise within its pages.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/engin ... -parts-c17
https://oldcarservices.co.uk/engine-eng ... -services/
As you may be aware the Series MM crankshaft is the same as that used in the Series E Morris 8. Morris 8 owners have successfully used the following companies for crankshaft re-grinding. Prices can vary widely so seek a number of quotations.
http://www.formhalls.com/?gclid=EAIaIQo ... gKzvPD_BwE
https://www.enginereconditioninginyorks.co.uk
https://www.arnettltd.co.uk
http://www.southcerneyengineering.com/? ... 5712890625
https://www.yell.com/biz/john-kirkby-wh ... on-356676/
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/engin ... -parts-c17
https://oldcarservices.co.uk/engine-eng ... -services/
As you may be aware the Series MM crankshaft is the same as that used in the Series E Morris 8. Morris 8 owners have successfully used the following companies for crankshaft re-grinding. Prices can vary widely so seek a number of quotations.
http://www.formhalls.com/?gclid=EAIaIQo ... gKzvPD_BwE
https://www.enginereconditioninginyorks.co.uk
https://www.arnettltd.co.uk
http://www.southcerneyengineering.com/? ... 5712890625
https://www.yell.com/biz/john-kirkby-wh ... on-356676/
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Re: Engine rebuild.
I know a good place in Bradford if you are anywhere near, fair prices as well.
Phil
Phil
Re: Engine rebuild.
Forgot to mention, ask the company to crack test the crankshaft before starting the job.
Re: Engine rebuild.
If anyone wants proof that the side-valve is a durable little engine even after decades of neglect, read the description on this video:
https://vimeo.com/417267033
https://vimeo.com/417267033
I have two Minors in upstate New York. One is the 1961 Traveller my dad bought new that year in London, where I was born. It's had a hard life but is still running cheerfully at 54K miles. The second is the oldest Minor confirmed to survive in North America, a LHD high-light Tourer built in April 1949. It's a total basket case, but will be restored over the coming years.
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Re: Engine rebuild.
Sounds as sweet as a nut John. Amazing that it runs so well after so long dormant in less than ideal conditions. A real testament to the quality and robustness of the engineering in 1949.