Progress Pics - Dormobile X-Over

[gninnam]

07.05.2016


Today I sprayed top coat in the near side arch tub:

Proceeded to put more of the engine together so put the piston in on the right side:

Started to add the studs and barrels:

Then the head:

Both sides on:

Will be taking the heads off as both have exhaust studs stuck and going to have them removed next week.
Also, noticed that the pistons don't travel too well when cranking over so will double check everything
Hopefully get more engine work done tomorrow

 

[kevinhall]

Doing an awesome job there Andy

 

[cunning plan]

Doing an awesome job there Andy

+1 arty0021:

 

[gninnam]

Doing an awesome job there Andy

Doing an awesome job there Andy

+1 arty0021:

Thanks guys - a show winner it will not be, but hopefully usable.
Ordered the parts for the fuel tank so hoping to get it installed this week (weather permitting)

More pics to follow.

 

[monkeyvanwestybike]

Stamina !

 

[gninnam]

Stamina !

:lol:
Something like that

 

[gninnam]

08.05.2016

Seem to be jumping around from one area to the next - DOH!!

Started on the fuel tank - in good nick, just a little surface rust.

Before:

After removing all the loose rust and dust, covered it in rust prevention stuff:

Just needs a coat of paint and a new fuel filter/feeder and then will start to think about putting it back in the van

 

[gninnam]

11.05.2016

First coat of paint in the area where the fuel tank goes:

First coat of paint on the petrol tank:

Final coat of paint in the fuel tank area:

(Getting dark outside so not very good pics...)


Final coats applied on the fuel tank - should get all the fixings to re-install delivered tomorrow

What do peeps use to replace the horse hair stuff that went between the fuel tank and the ledge??

 

[gas1man]

Shhhhh I used a pair of the wife's old slip slops and cut strips of rubber. :lol: :lol:
No noise and loads of protection. Good work there.

J & P

 

[gninnam]

Shhhhh I used a pair of the wife's old slip slops and cut strips of rubber. :lol: :lol:
No noise and loads of protection. Good work there.

J & P

'Slip slops'?? same as flip flops?

Good idea and they are cheap to buy so will get a pair tomorrow.

 

[Trikky2]

'Slip slops'?? same as flip flops?

Yes - but wetter.

 

[smokehouse]

i'd coat the inside of the tank before i put it back in since you already have it out so it will never rust from the inside out. IMO

 

[gninnam]

i'd coat the inside of the tank before i put it back in since you already have it out so it will never rust from the inside out. IMO

Did think about that but the inside is almost perfect to be honest.

 

[kevinhall]

11.05.2016

What do peeps use to replace the horse hair stuff that went between the fuel tank and the ledge??

I used a bit of self adhesive closed cell foam strip. Used it on top of the tank where the straps go too. Was about 20mm by 7mm strip from memory.

 

[gninnam]

11.05.2016

What do peeps use to replace the horse hair stuff that went between the fuel tank and the ledge??

I used a bit of self adhesive closed cell foam strip. Used it on top of the tank where the straps go too. Was about 20mm by 7mm strip from memory.

Cheers for that.
Yesterday I bought some 'Slip Slops' for £2 (size 11) so see how these go (closed back foam also)

 

[gas1man]

:lol: :lol: Absolutely cracked me and the wife up..... :lol: :lol:

Slip slops, flip flops.........who cares , winner when it comes to cheap and effective anti vibe material.

Trikky right as per!!!

J & P

 

[gninnam]

20.05.2016

Started to put the engine together.
Pushed the oil pump housing into place, with the gasket behind:

Fitted the barrels, heads, pushrod tubes and pushrods and finally the rocker assembly:

Not exciting to look at but still moving forward.
Need to sort out the rocker covers out and get some of the metal work sand blasted then start to put the rest together.

If the weather bucks up next week, will try to get the fuel tank fitted.

 

[StuF]

Nice work its looking great and engine build up is very informative!
Keep an eye on those pushrod tubes once your up and rolling - can leak a little due to the block/barrels/heads expanding when hot and they get a little loose
Awesome progress though and love the flip flop idea for the tank! :lol:

 

[gninnam]

Nice work its looking great and engine build up is very informative!
Keep an eye on those pushrod tubes once your up and rolling - can leak a little due to the block/barrels/heads expanding when hot and they get a little loose
Awesome progress though and love the flip flop idea for the tank! :lol:

Cheers Stu
Will bear in mind your comment on the tubes and see how I go!

 

[kevinhall]

Mmm, shiny!

Did you go for a new oil pump? It's the one bit of the engine I haven't touched but keep pondering whether I should replace it before the engine goes back in.