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If your journals are correct size I would not bother with plastigauge, if the crank and new bearings cleaned properly, in place, bearings oiled and caps torqued up one at a time you will see if any tight ones, if a problem then plastigauge may help May be a protective coating on shells that...

That’s easier still get 50.00 on the test bar? Mitutoyo make good gear

Does it make that noise when in 4th at same speed or at same revs when in 5th What speed does it occur when in 5th , is it just at a set speed or all speeds from 40-70 eg

I put the btm fixed anvil on the btm diameter and then gently rock the adjustable anvil over the top diameter starting off a tad too big and tightening it a tad each time with the top knob until it drags slightly, then you know you got the two points directly opposite

That might be 63.47 or 63.97 depends on how thimble matches with top mil mark or bottom half mil mark What does it look like with the 50mm slip gauge inserted

Turners do quality head gasket sets def replace valve stem seals, I would also strip the valves and springs, rockers check for any damage and lap them in, inspect head for damage/ cracks etc and order parts once

Nit used that, there is a procedure detailed in the manual to nip up main bearing caps and slacken one bolt off to measure gaps with feelers

it does take a delicate touch when measuring , have to use the end of thumbscrew when measuring it will click on the ratchet when it starts to get tight, don’t overtighten and all you are looking for is a sliding fit as you move it over the diameter. If it’s warm it will expand the diameter a...

You see on my thread link posted earlier the core plugs I got out , used a strong screwdriver to punch a hole then lever out , the others may have come out with tapping the edge. A bit of red hermatatite was suggested to seal core plugs, with those out you can see a bit more inside and get the...

Good decision on the crank, gold engine enamel brings it back original, don’t forget new core plugs, clean those piston spray jets inside block, get all the gunk out of oilways and block , don’t forget thrust washers , flush some water through block with core plugs out , in mine was large bits...

Along with how long before current insurance runs out and sometimes changing your job title /occupation!

I know, it’s a make your own easy decision, just ensure it doesn’t impede changing prop

https://www.rolan.com.au/vehicle-parts-accessories/safety-security/driveshaft-safety-loops.html It is a thing apparently , do you need to buy OEM or can you ,are your own

Should message eBay guy ask if it’s standard size and has any wear

Don’t worry it will ease off after the first 12 months, keep it moving 😀

Yes that’s the one, but try cleaning up yours first it might be fine

https://shielderchassis.com/products/land-rover-series-3-88-109-inch-galvanised-bulkhead Looks like the bulkheads are the same just whether the vents are supplied it not?

Well they need replacing! Just seen a nice 200tdi crank on eBay decent price

If the bores are ok and within tolerance of the +20 oversize and pistons not worn or damaged they can be used again but then youlll need to check the end gaps of piston rings in the bores to see if they are in spec if they are use again without honing , if gaps too big they new rings needed and...

Yes it’s had a rebore. Hopefully won’t need another