Small hairline crack in last picture.. hmmmmm.... worry about it later!!! (Have a spare head later if needed, do it again then...)
The mostly dull, few years story of my ownership of a 1954 Austin A40 Somerset. From buying her on 25th Aug 2013 to selling her and her being taken away on 22nd April 2017. For my own interest, but probably much to the amusement of any long established Austin enthusiasts who stumble across this. And if reading my stories of joy (and woe) is any use to any newbie like me who is thinking of getting into something similar then that's a bonus.
Saturday, 12 October 2013
Exhaust Valve - For Sure Progress towards Repair
Mostly a picture post today. In summary - pulled head , confirmed the exhaust valve is shot, as suspected. All valves removed and being cleaned up, as is the head. Grinding the valves of course. Have to wait for new valve and gaskets to arrive to be able to get her back onto the road. (I don't have a full set of spare valves after all, only inlet valves.. so have to wait...) Here are some pictures.
Small hairline crack in last picture.. hmmmmm.... worry about it later!!! (Have a spare head later if needed, do it again then...)
Small hairline crack in last picture.. hmmmmm.... worry about it later!!! (Have a spare head later if needed, do it again then...)
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