Partially stripped the engine after the problems at the Tasman Revival at Eastern creek last weekend...

... Still working through the "air crash investigation" trying to work out what failed first...

... Looks like Cam follower had issues.... the large chunk found in the gearbox !

... and a lot of collateral damage !

...... looks like it's getting expensive.....

so Dear Santa - Please can I have some news ones of these..... :lol:



?? Is this recoverable - or is the block history ?

Ken

A lot of the sports sedan boys used to modify the block and use VW lifters, not sure if you can do that with a J car but it will save the block

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Roundies and Clubbies(except vans) are both ugly that is why I have Midas and a van
1293 Mini Midas Bronze,1275 Clubman van

What are you doing with Roller Rockers Ken
When was the last rebuild and how many Fun Driving Hours K's
Rebuild all over

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Its always to sad to have them break. Especially when it was something so small that let go initially and it translates into catastrophic disaster.

Best of luck getting it mobile again. I hope it isnt too far away.

Matt

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I reckon that block can be saved, just sleeve the hole.
See GR...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.