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Crossflow wanted!!
Alan_Thomas - 18/5/06 at 09:45 AM

After a good thrashing last weekend my crossflow sounds like someone is hitting the inside of the block with spanners!

Def not bigends. Took head off, valves OK no piston damage. A bit of a mystery so it a full rebuild.
So anyone got a cheap crossflow (1300 or 1600) lurking around that I can drop in and enjoy the car while the old engine gets a rebuild?
preferable collectable from Reading
U2U please

- Alan

Steve - I know you have one next to the spindryer! Do you need it?

Marcus - 18/5/06 at 10:25 AM

Sounds like piston slap or knackered camshaft if big ends are ok. Mine sounds a bit like that - been trying to blow it up for a while now to give me an excuse to build another!

Marcus

stevebubs - 18/5/06 at 02:48 PM

The one next to the spin drier was rebuilt about 2 years ago with about £600 spent on parts etc.

GT Head was reconditioned and converted to unleaded spec.

New crank was fitted, along with various other new bits and bobs.

Engine was then fully balanced.

Although only a 1300 (with +0.40 or 0.60 overbore, can't remember which), I'd be reluctant to let it go for less than £300 and TBH I doubt I'd get that for a 1300 - was keeping it for the day when the Fury is finished and I decide to build something else...crossflow makes SVA so much easier...

However, I could perhaps be persuaded to loan it out whilst yours is being rebuilt...

Stephen

stevebubs - 18/5/06 at 02:50 PM

BTW Where are you getting it rebuilt? I've been to CC before (for a rolling road mind, not engine work) and wouldn't go back.

Alan_Thomas - 18/5/06 at 03:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
BTW Where are you getting it rebuilt? I've been to CC before (for a rolling road mind, not engine work) and wouldn't go back.


I have used CC for engine work they certainly have the experience but I guess it depends on which of their staff does the work. The owner could machine and rebuild a crossflow with his eyes shut but I don't know if that applies to his 'lad'. Have also used a machine shop just over Reading bridge (caversham side) on the LHS opp the park.

Thanks Alan

Alan_Thomas - 18/5/06 at 03:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
The one next to the spin drier was rebuilt about 2 years ago with about £600 spent on parts etc.

However, I could perhaps be persuaded to loan it out whilst yours is being rebuilt...

Stephen


Steve, Would love to say yes to borrowing your engine but its not a good idea for you as, although I wouldn't abuse it you never know when something 'big' might happen and I wouldn't want it to happen when I had it.
Unless someone comes up with something I guess I am in for a quick, cheap, compromised rebuild.
I know a chap up in Tilehurst who has a shed full of old ford stuff I will look him up tonight.
- Cheers Alan

stevebubs - 18/5/06 at 07:19 PM

No probs.

There's also "Old Ford" in Wokingham/Binfield

Alan_Thomas - 20/5/06 at 07:01 AM

quote:
Originally posted by parklandsifa
its done 40k and is sittting in my garage its a 1.3l make me an offer and you can take it away. I need the space!


Have sent a U2U where abouts are you?
- Alan

Alan_Thomas - 21/5/06 at 09:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Alan_Thomas
After a good thrashing last weekend my crossflow sounds like someone is hitting the inside of the block with spanners!

Def not bigends. Took head off, valves OK no piston damage. A bit of a mystery so it a full rebuild.


Eat my words no.4 bigend completely shot

Come on someone must have an old crossflow they don't need within 50 miles of Reading!

- Alan