Alf’s Riley

[Alf892]

I’ve got one……but stored in place that is hard to reach with car in garage.

I’ll worry about that when needed!

[Alf892]

Been off work last couple of days so done a few more bits.
First was lapping the exhaust valves in……seats needed cutting really but starting off with coarse paste and elbow grease got them done

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Inlets all looked reasonable so didn’t spend long on them

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Also removed the hotspot tube between 2 and 3……..apparently helps a lot with cooling. Was proper tight to get out though

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All valves done so gave them a wet test. Refitted valves and springs then fill combustion chamber with water and blow with compressed air from behind

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Bit of a setback here……numbers 1 and 3 leaked a little so had to remove and lap them a little more.
Cleaned up all springs and finished building up……head now all done so next will be just cleaning up bits and pieces for assembly.

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