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    My Progress so far...

    just some snaps along the way...

    The deck


    How it was when it came off


    Re-lapping the valves.... pain in the ass


    Difference in valves shows what an Arthur-Job the last 're-build' was...


    Cleaned my tailpipes up with some Hob-Bright


    Half-clean


    Clean + gasket-crap removed


    Abit of painting


    Ready for paint


    curing in the sun (ignore recker cover ive painted another one)


    Dont knock the table!!!




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    whats paint you used there mate?

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    some black engine enamal i found in a car bits shop and was a fiver. specifically for cylinder heads and cam carriers

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    looking great! However doesnt black attract and store heat? I wouldnt want my engine to do that. Just an idea.

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    i dont think it realy matters lol

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    hmmm ive only got the actual valves for me....not the seats and springs. however, its only the valve stems that are a prob for me....i hope

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel
    some black engine enamal i found in a car bits shop and was a fiver. specifically for cylinder heads and cam carriers
    ideal - i need some of that for my williams lump when i can be bothered to strip it down!

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    looking good dan, when its running agen you take me for a spin cant you!

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    looking good that.

    you nick the table from a cafe? seem to see alot of them at cafes only bad thing bout them tables they get very hot in the sun

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    God, no idea is safe on this site for long

    Liking the black head and cam carrier
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