Renault 1929 RY1 Monasix

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I have now progressed to the point where I have the crank out and four of the six pistons. I may have  to sacrifice the two remaining ones but I still have them soaking in a mixture of engine oil and mineral turpentine. The good thing is that as both motors  are still standard bore and the pistons are all the same so I should end up with at least nine useable pistons. Even If the block does not clean up sufficiently by honeing the bores, I can bore them out and fit liners to bring it back to standard again and use six of the original pistons. The same goes with the valves I got a box full of secondhand valves with the NZ engine so should end up with 12 useable ones. The bottom end should clean up and just about go back as it is  as there is no perceptable wear on the crank pins or bearings but will know more once it is all cleaned up. The first thing is to get the last two pistons out. My first impression is that the motor has not done a great deal of work so fingers crossed. It is just a pity that it had been left for so long out in the open with four of the six spark plugs removed. I suppose that if everything went smoothly I would just get bored with it all.

Bj

5-16-2015

Wow! Talk about old dogs trying to learn new tricks can some one using words no more that three sylables please explain how to up-load photographs. None of my grand children are around right now and none of the symbols mean anything to me except the dreaded Facebook which I have avoided like the plague Not being a bird I have never learnt to twitter. Could this be the end of oldcar and the AACA Forum?

Bj.

I really do not like it when people sneak up behind me. I really must be getting old.

I am giving away secrets too. I have four of those little tool boxes. one each for Metric. BSW/BSF and UN/SAE The fourth has things like the antique valve spring compressor that I use for side valves and small gear pullers etc. The Lagonda Rapier has its own tool bag that contains mainly BSF spanners plus special Rapier only tools, small spares and a selection of BFS nuts and bolts Mainly 5/16 inch.

5-17-2015

You could be right Rodger but there are always my critics who will tell you I have never learnt from all/any of my mistakes. Changing the subject I have added on important item to my garage.

No not a two way inter-com but a smoke detector.

Even more importantly I have just received a parcel from my good friend and fellow VSCC (UK) member Mike Tebbett. Quite remarkably it has taken less than a week for the parcel to travel from England to Australia and the lamps have arrived in prefect condition, complete with their very rare original glasses.

Bj.