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Well yes, what a great opprtunity to feature this thread and to once again illustrate the perseverance and capacity by Oversize to illustrate his investigative skills in digging up all this infromation and perhaps more importantly, all those photos. Great one Mark, as per usual.

This thread goes a long way to illustrate the trials and tribulations that are part of any rebuild, especially one at this level. No wonder there were at least five of the poor souls involved with this project. One curious omission is the fitting of exhaust system flanges that should be part...

In my opinion, the car is not overpriced, especially having regard to the fact that one of our members probably paid more than this asking price for an ex "fully restored Lane Motors" car - apparently with all belts and whistles. It had been advertised for round about the $160K. figure, but the...

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Hi Mark, I have read your post and Michel's reply. I have moved from my old workshop/storage from Glenorie, and am now located at Seven Hills. If you wish to contact me, please ring me on my mobile - 0428 50 1800 and I would be happy if you could elaborate on the Suspension issues of your car...

Mark, I wouldn't unless, of course, I would have an immediate buyer with the appropriate profit margin. Those relics will invariably break you unless you are a very, very gifted person. However, it is a great barn find. Regards Styria

Certainly all of this part of TK's splendidly woven history.:poop: Regards Styria

Well, I wonder whatever happened to it - I find some of Mark's posts almost as interesting as his fantastic expose on the master Juan Manuel Fangio. Probably a bit of a tongue in cheek remark, but I never cease to be amazed at Mark's resourcefulness, but also his ability to change direction...

Mark, you have gone to some extraordinary lengths to providing all this vintage information and the great pictures. Whilst not wishing to be negative of your work and also the venerable Classic model the 6.9 can be perceived for, it saddens me to see the 6.9 to be neglected to the extent to...

This has turned out to be a strange post - no pictures, posts all over the place. I will need to get myself into gear to try and remedy some of the threads shortcomings. Not a criticism, most of it caused by my slack in contributing and keepingan eye on what is being posted. Shame on myself...

By inserting the "mandrel" in place of the normal Distributor shaft, I am able to turn the oil pump and thereby deliver oil circulation right throughout the engine. It is a comforting procedure. After some ten months, we are now in position to start the engine, so we are keeping fingers...

One of the prerequisites of the Rover/Leyland V8 engine relates to oil changes at the required interval. I have taken it upon myself to religiously carry out that task every six months, especially with cars that are being used on a regular basis. Adopting this procedure, I have been rewarded...

Things are a bit mumbo jumbo with my illustrations. Anyhow, on the subject of engine not reluctant to turn. I needed to find out the reasons why and removal of all eight piston assemblies would enable me to check free movement of the crank - talking primarily about main bearings resistance...

As evident by the photos, there was clearly no purpose in saving that engine at this stage. Going through my spare engines (such as they are), I chose a replacement that I had rebuilt some fifteen years prior. At that time, I would have removed heads, checked bores, removed pistons, crank etc...

I think the time is now much overdue to recommence this Rebuild. Even though the engine performed beautifully on the return journey to Sydney on that heat oppressive day (38 degrees), I took on the task of tuning the twin SU Carburettors. I wanted to check/eliminate a slight fluffiness...

Hi C107, how do you find Shannons to deal with ? How critical are they in their assessment of vehicles to be auctioned off ? Just very curious in your thoughts and assessment of the process. Regards Styria

Mark, again great photos. Your detective work is amazing. BTW Patrick, please don't hurt BenzBoy. Life is tough enough as it is.:LOL: Regards Styria

I am probably compromising this thread if I started to talk about Motor Bikes. Seeing that there is no further news for the time being on those swish looking pistons (Mark/Oversize), I/ll throw in a couple of bike names - and I might even be able to dig up some photos and perhaps the odd story...

Well Mark, enough praise has been expressed already by others on TK, and deservedly so. Me ? Would you know, I have never seen this thread previously ! Maybe advanced wisdom has gotten the better of me, but allow me to make some comment now. Your contributions are simply exemplary. I pride...

I really couldn't walk away from the Imperial Coupe. What a splendid car - no - what a work of Art essentially. The other car to really appeal to my tastes is the Lancia Flavia. I had the privilege to drive an example with the five speed Manual, and it was uncanningly quiet and effortless in...