Lilith the V8 racing Spacevan

[PaulJL]

Good job it's going for ultrasonic cleaning!

 

[Panky]

Yuck. Has it been connected to the sewage system

 

[commeracer]

I would imagine most Commer blocks are similar inside, the one i cut up was half blocked with silt.
Crank mikes up within 1/2 thou, so just new shells.

 

[PaulJL]

I'm buzzing with excitement!!

 

[commeracer]

Crank journals polished up a treat.

 

[PaulJL]

Spot on. Hope it can take the torque!

 

[Jims Crew]

Neat welds

Tim's welding is just slightly better them my PS welding

 

[Jims Crew]

I'm buzzing with excitement!!

We are excited for you Paul.

 

[PaulJL]

Lots and lots of power washing, thinners and wd40, the block is clean and ready for ultrasonic cleaning.

 

[S0updragon]

That’s looking much cleaner

 

[Panky]

Scrubs up nicely - now for the colonic irrigation

 

[PaulJL]

So it turns out that the uprated pistons I need aren't available in standard size... So a rebore is needed. Giving a 65cc increase in capacity

 

[PaulJL]

It's going... Red

 

[Panky]

Who needs a supercharger when you've got a red sump

 

[S0updragon]

Red is a fast colour

 

[PaulJL]

The whole engine is going red... Good for an extra 10bhp

 

[commeracer]

Even top notch stuff has to be fettled. ARP rocker studs don't sit flat due to too small a chamfer in the AFD heads.

 

[PaulJL]

Bloody American bits don't like Australian bits

 

[PaulJL]

Wow!

 

[Panky]

Crikey it's a tumble drier drum - you making BBQ's now