jason110 Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 at a guess, better to keep the truck mobile, than immobile for unknown period of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 1 hour ago, ThreePointFive said: I probably missed it but if you're swapping the engine, why spend time on this one? That sounds harsh, isn't meant to. Genuinely interested in your plans. I get what your saying, however, winter is coming and Sid will be better off running, hopefully with an mot, it would be nice to take the 200 out knowing it's running fine, wether for sale or for use at a later date Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Someone down south has a 200 habbit that might need to buy it off him at a later date..... Mike 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 200Tdi powered mechanical winch... Just saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 14 hours ago, Stellaghost said: I get what your saying, however, winter is coming and Sid will be better off running, hopefully with an mot, it would be nice to take the 200 out knowing it's running fine, wether for sale or for use at a later date Regards Stephen Makes perfect sense, I thought the V8 was more imminent than that so I can see why you want to keep it running until the last minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 2 hours ago, ThreePointFive said: Makes perfect sense, I thought the V8 was more imminent than that so I can see why you want to keep it running until the last minute. Anything to do with electrickery is never imminent for me......... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 On 9/7/2024 at 8:31 PM, miketomcat said: Someone down south has a 200 habbit that might need to buy it off him at a later date..... You must have enough ropey old 200's by now to start a museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Classic valve stem seals on a 200. Smoke probably more obvious on the overrun. Grind the valves at the same time as throwing a set in Just been out in the Disco, reminded as to just how much fun a well set up 200 is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 56 minutes ago, Nonimouse said: Classic valve stem seals on a 200. Smoke probably more obvious on the overrun. Grind the valves at the same time as throwing a set in Just been out in the Disco, reminded as to just how much fun a well set up 200 is Valves definitely getting ground along with a head skim Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted September 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 10 Fly cutter made Some scrap round flat plate Welded to a morse taper arbor to fit into an R8 morse tapered collet Then machined on lathe to get everything square Surplus to requirements lathe tool cut and welded in, now trying out on a less than perfect head before i have a go at the good head 20240910_124433.mp4 We will see how I got on later Fingers crossed regards Stephen 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Of course you just made one..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Has the head been outside for a while? Lot of rust on the value seat inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 8 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Has the head been outside for a while? Lot of rust on the value seat inserts. @miketomcat has run worse I'm sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 6 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: @miketomcat has run worse I'm sure Perhaps.................. I won't say anything more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 20 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Has the head been outside for a while? Lot of rust on the value seat inserts. Yes it has, it's the head that has slight cracks between the inlet and exhaust valves,which im going to have a shot at welding up Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Just now, Stellaghost said: Yes it has, it's the head that has slight cracks between the inlet and exhaust valves,which im going to have a shot at welding up Regards Stephen Having seen this done, the usual route seems to be to remove the seats, weld it up and then re-cut the space for the seats and insert new ones, and then cut to depth. Or are you just going to drill it out and blast it with AC TIG and hope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 Quite pleased with this, happy enough to put my good head under the knife.....so to speak Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 Just now, Bowie69 said: Having seen this done, the usual route seems to be to remove the seats, weld it up and then re-cut the space for the seats and insert new ones, and then cut to depth. Or are you just going to drill it out and blast it with AC TIG and hope? I was originally thinking of the latter Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 That cut looks very clean! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 31 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Of course you just made one..... Surely you didn't expect me to buy one..........lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 6 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Surely you didn't expect me to buy one..........lol Regards Stephen No, my mind immediately went to dropping it off at and engine rebuilders for a quick skim for ~£40. But then you are Stephen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stellaghost Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 So now skimming my good cylinder head ( didn't want to say good head....) 20240910_143315.mp4 Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Any cutting fluid / wd40 etc. on that when it's cutting or are you going in dry? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 2 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: Any cutting fluid / wd40 etc. on that when it's cutting or are you going in dry? I have sprayed the head with cutting fluid Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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