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SimpleSimon wrote:

DEVONMAN wrote:I'd say that gearbox pumps and engine oil pumps have a vastly different level of duty.

Agreed.

The method I use is to jack the front up as high as I can with a trolley jack. Then fill the system through the radiator filler hole to the top, bleed the air out by squeezing the top hose & topping up until no more air comes out then replace the radiator plug. Finally fill the header tank to the to...

The fibre material you're discussing is probably TUFNOL.

Sextuple post. Must be a record!

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Plasticine is for imperial 2v engines and Playdoh is for metric 4v engines.
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Heh Heh Heh!

I've found gripping the neck in a vice & turning the cover works. If you're still struggling try tightening it slightly first before undoing it as this will help break the crud seal. I do make filler caps & also filler necks so if you would like one of these pm me. I'll remove the part before the th...

Coop's,

Standard SD1 flywheel bolts are 60 lbs ft/ 81Nm.

Don't forget you're also paying for his years of experience, the use of his equipment & also a guarantee.

Look nice in my old Rover me thinks!

Coops wrote:I'm using a CP2394-60 cover & CP2346-4 friction plate

Me Too!

I measured the pistons with the most accurate machine we have, which is capable of 0.0002mm

Hi Scott,

Out of interest what machine?

Sergeant Monkey Face,

Credit where credit is due. I take my hat off to you sir, a superb job!!

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Same here. I used Indian Head shellac on copper m/cycle head gaskets in the 70s & 80s after being advised by an old mechanic. I used the same gasket for years on that Triumph & that engine went through a few rebuilds & I was using 11-1 pistons.

Zinc yellow passivated

You have a pm.