Engine news: a bit of a set back.

I got a call from Ivor Searle yesterday - not good news. My polished and ported cylinderhead is unfortunately cracked and therefore now a polished and ported door-stop. This is a bit of a shame. Apparently the crack is not in the usual place for these heads but somewhere between the valves. To tell you the truth I was so annoyed when I was being told that I didn't catch exactly where it was.

Anyway, the net result of this is that I've decided to go for a brand new (not remachined) cylinderhead from Ivor Searle which I'll pick up along with the flywheel with new starter ring fitted.

The story continues a bit with the engine block - it's off to HRD in Witchford tomorrow for a rebore. I was quoted £250 for a set of replacement pistons which I thought a little steep so I've found a second-hand set from a low mileage engine which will hopefully foot the bill.

Speaking of bills, hopefully this won't set me back too much but it'll be at least as much as the cost of the car in the first place. Oh well, it'll be worth it when it's done!