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Formhalls Vintage & Racing Ltd

The hours spent reconditioning a vintage, veteran or classic car engine can be considerable. Add this to the time needed to remove and refit the engine and the consequential loss of road or track "fun time" can be very frustrating.

The final decision whether to re-new parts, re-machine them or leave well alone rests with you, although many customers prefer us to use our discretion, while being kept informed of the choices that match their budget and acceptable "down time" for the vehicle.

Depending on the rarity of the engine; it may be possible to source some components "off the shelf". However, we can arrange the re-manufacture of any component, either by ourselves, or by one of our trusted suppliers.

An array of reconditioned, bought in and re-manufactured engine parts awaiting customers inspection before assembly

Below is a typical list of Essential operations that may be required. For Advisable (depending on condition), Optional and Racing specifications please click here or on the buttons above.

Essentials

Degrease / de-sludge / de-scale all components

Left - Removing a crank plug  Right - The sludge from behind one plug!

Left - Clearing a Triumph Gloria oil spray  Right - The water cooling channels on this inlet manifold are completely blocked

Decoke cylinder head,  valves etc. - Reface or replace valves and seats - Lap in & blue valves to seats - Reface / replace tappets / Rockers, shafts and bushes etc

Left - These valves cleaned up OK, with plenty of edge thickness   Right - Machining to fit a hard exhaust seat

Check flatness of head / block faces etc – skim if necessary

A completed Aston Martin Cylinder head - Skimmed and fitted with new valves, guides and springs

Fit new big end bolts & small end clamp bolts

Left - The damage that occurs when a big end bolt breaks!   Right - New big end bolts are relatively inexpensive and give considerable peace of mind

Renew all seals and gaskets (solid copper ones can be annealed and re-used if in good condition).

Front to back - Klingerite, Copper / asbestos sandwich and Solid copper Singer head gaskets - Only solid copper ones can be re-used and are the best because of their superior ability to transfer heat away from the combustion area

             To contact us: Phone 01725 511684    

                                    Fax 01725 511684     

Email: Enquiries@formhalls.com 

Formhalls Vintage & Racing Ltd. Greycott, Lower Densome Wood, Woodgreen, 

New Forest, Hampshire, SP6 2BE England

(Callers by appointment only please)

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