VICKERS MK6B's resto

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by colin jones

I may have to re-evaluate this engine The crank appears to be good and I see it does have sleeves but the bottom is a mess. I will consider fabricating the whole bottom section but that will be a last resort as some of may have been line bored and that is not something I can do if it requires precision.
At this stage I will weigh up my options so far.

Colin,
The Lagonda club appear to have had some new sump castings made, maybe they are adaptable for the tank engine?

https://www.lagondaclub.com/shop/m45...eadows-engine/

I think the sump you have could be made of Elektron, a magnesium alloy, it was also used to make the mantlet in the turret.

Richard