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[TheBoy]

If youve decided to swop heads blocks etc make sure they are interchangable, early head/late block etc.
Ask local factors if they can show an early and late gasket to make sure they are the same or check no's on EPC to make sure they are the same. Different thicknesses obviously different no's but should be same no's early and late. also make sure you fit later injectors to go with later block as the combustion chamber will be different. This you can check properly with head removed piston crowns should look different . Don't forget all combustion is done in the piston unlike petrol where it is mostly done in the head.

Thanks for advice.

If gaskets different, should I go for one that matches block or head?

Sorry TB if gaskets different you won't be able to swop heads. As heads and blocks won't match:-[
 Wife suggests so she won't lose husband in the depths of a far away engine bay How about popping it on a trailer and drop it down to me and leave till its sorted?
 

That is a hugely generous offer...

[familyman]

If youve decided to swop heads blocks etc make sure they are interchangable, early head/late block etc.
Ask local factors if they can show an early and late gasket to make sure they are the same or check no's on EPC to make sure they are the same. Different thicknesses obviously different no's but should be same no's early and late. also make sure you fit later injectors to go with later block as the combustion chamber will be different. This you can check properly with head removed piston crowns should look different . Don't forget all combustion is done in the piston unlike petrol where it is mostly done in the head.

Thanks for advice.

If gaskets different, should I go for one that matches block or head?

Sorry TB if gaskets different you won't be able to swop heads. As heads and blocks won't match:-[
 Wife suggests so she won't lose husband in the depths of a far away engine bay How about popping it on a trailer and drop it down to me and leave till its sorted?
 

That is a hugely generous offer...

S'okay she knows how much i love intresting challenges like this. Frustrating i can't be there to help you out. Its a good forum and the people make the forum so as y'all seem a good bunch i would like to help out. Down here as well i can get to tools etc.. May cost a few cans of cold frothy ones at the end.  

[TheBoy]

As said, hugely generous offer.  Which I may take you up on, though possibly not yet due to the fact that I really want to beat this tractor - its become personal now  .  Very reassuring to have that safety net though, should it beat me


Incidentally, know of cheap car transporter if it comes to that?

[familyman]

Yesish know a guy who knows a guy etc..... can get a car trailer big enough for Omega, and then throw all the spares in boot of my miggy. Would test new rear springs

[TheBoy]

Yesish know a guy who knows a guy etc..... can get a car trailer big enough for Omega, and then throw all the spares in boot of my miggy. Would test new rear springs

Err, but I have a spare engine - that wont fit in boot

[familyman]

Yesish know a guy who knows a guy etc..... can get a car trailer big enough for Omega, and then throw all the spares in boot of my miggy. Would test new rear springs

Err, but I have a spare engine - that wont fit in boot

I've got an estate/tardis Time and relative dimension in space once back seats are down  I'm sure it echoes in there;)

[JamesV6CDX]

I agree, it's become personal to you!

And.. you must get the better of it.

You've spent way more than usually would be the case on a project.. But I still reckon you'll break even if you can get it running OK and flog it....

[TheBoy]

I agree, it's become personal to you!

And.. you must get the better of it.

You've spent way more than usually would be the case on a project.. But I still reckon you'll break even if you can get it running OK and flog it....

May keep it for a while, recover some of the costs on better mpg - currently burn £3k annually just to work and back.

[Martin_1962]

I agree, it's become personal to you!

And.. you must get the better of it.

You've spent way more than usually would be the case on a project.. But I still reckon you'll break even if you can get it running OK and flog it....

May keep it for a while, recover some of the costs on better mpg - currently burn £3k annually just to work and back.

  About £1100 for me!!

[sassanach]

whats the state of play on the tractor then?

[tunnie]

As said, hugely generous offer.  Which I may take you up on, though possibly not yet due to the fact that I really want to beat this tractor - its become personal now  .  Very reassuring to have that safety net though, should it beat me


Incidentally, know of cheap car transporter if it comes to that?

Depending on how well i can get the Elite running, a tow bar and a trailer could do well for me and future projects. I know someware i can get a proffessional double axel trailer with straps for £25 for the weekend....

[TheBoy]

whats the state of play on the tractor then?

Sorry, been away at the Wales meeting this weekend. Nothing done since you helped me push it back up the drive.

Unsure what to do next.  Either change the chains and pump, or swap the heads over then swap engines?

[TheBoy]

I've got the day off tomorrow....   ....might go out and have another poke at it...

[tunnie]

I've got the day off tomorrow....   ....might go out and have another poke at it...

I will drop you a call tomorrow if the dealer has some of the bits in stock i need  

[JamesV6CDX]

I've got the day off tomorrow....   ....might go out and have another poke at it...

Have you now...  I'll see what I'm doing...