There has been a bit of a break in proceedings whilst I’ve been swanning around in the desert and Matt has had more pressing matters to attend to, such as keeping warm in both his workshop and his Toyota Land Cruiser. The good news is that it’s back on track and the engine is nearly ready to go in. I bought this engine from Jeeparts UK back in November. Graham, at Jeeparts, confirmed in had been rebuild by the French Military about 20 years ago for one of their Hotchkiss Jeeps. He whipped the head off and declared in a ‘good one’. As it had no flywheel I bought a new one of those too. Back at the Overland Preparation Barn it looked very much as though the flywheel on the existing, later type, engine was the same. A curse, since I’d shelled out a ton on a new one. However, on closer inspection the starter ring was very worn and subsequently the new flywheel has gone on, along with a new clutch assembly. The aim is to fit it and fire it up later in February.
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I don't know much about Jeeps (Hotchkiss or otherwise) but do my eyes deceive me....or is it sidevalve? Whatever, it looks like loads of fun!!
Yep Alios. Sidevalve it is. The Willys 2.5 litre 'Go Devil' engine. Lovely name and hopefully quite a good mover. Unlike it's owner.
Although not as thermodynamically (whhoa...had to check the spelling on that one, Camilla!) efficient as ohv, I always liked the mechanical neatness of side valves. You can kind of understand why they run for ever! And they are quieter (or should be). Look forward to seeing this when it's running!
Good to see some action - little bit worried about mechanics wearing rubber gloves though, or was that a passing heart surgeon checking out your worn ring gear ?
Well spotted Diplomat. God knows what he had been doing earlier.
Toby, you may want to check the rings haven't seized after twenty years in a crate (and then you could have a look at the engine. Snarf).
I just don't know what to say.
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