1969 E Type roadster (DW)
Mechanical rebuild


 

 
Specification (briefly) for this project is as follows:

This E Type has been under restoration by a private individual for almost 10 years. Our task is to jump start the process by rebuilding the car's major mechanical components and getting her back on the road.

 
 

 

Opening report - December 3, 2009

I am pleased to report that your engine rebuild is now complete..

 


 


Lots of progress in the CJ machine shop...

 
Final sizing of the cylinders using
custom CJ torque plate
Testing straightness of cam saddles
Shrapnel damage on deck
surface of head

 
   
Measuring tappet guides
Heating head for guide install
Pressure testing head


The following photos show the removal of the old sleeves, surfacing the block after installing the new sleeves, roughing in the cylinder size and align honing the main caps. Final sizing of the cylinders will be done using a CJ torque plate.

 
 
   
 
   


I am pleased to report that we already have this project underway. First task up, a full engine rebuild...

 
 
     
   
     

 
 

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