VICKERS MK6B's resto

[Snowy]

There was a restoration of a 100 year old Delage car engine where the block was scanned and a 3D master printed then cast (done right here in Oz, as well!):
http://www.enginelabs.com/news/video...otive-history/
I wonder if they could give you any advice.

[David Herbert]

Very interesting link Snowy. I didn't realise that you can 3D print a sand mould direct. Beautiful result but must have been expensive as all that high tech gear must be paid for by the work it produces.

David

[colin jones]

Thankyou all for your input. I have decided to go down the path of fabricating a new sump and riser. I think recasting would be very expensive and I feel quite confident in making the parts myself which I will do while the professional people do the head, block etc etc. On a good note however, I removed the oil pump from the crank case and pulled it apart. It is in great condition so I just cleaned the gears and blasted the housing and it will work like a new one which is not bad for 80 or so years old. The sump is 100% not useable as you can see and what you can't see is just as bad. At least I know what I have to do.

[colin jones]

The two brass sieves are good as is the 6 cross members that hold them in place. They will be used again.

[colin jones]

I managed to get the crankshaft out with no issues and it does look good and so does the block. I certainly does have sleeves so that is another thing in my favour.

[colin jones]

I'm really happy that 4 of the 6 pistons came out without too much drama but the other two will take a bit more time. I cleaned the top of the pistons and they are all marked 1-6, dated 1936 and the military markings as well so they certainly are originals.

[Dave Mills]

Hello Colin, have been watching the rebuild and am amazed at the attention to detail. Well done!!. Like a lot of us we are all itching to assist and wishing we lived closer. I read the last post in regards to the pistons.

I may be wrong and way off the mark here but I feel from the photos they look much the same as the Rolls Royce "B" series engine pistons. A few little differences as in the expansion grooves in the skirt etc.

Have just overhauled our "B60" out of the Humber and spotted enough similarities I believe to prompt me to make contact.

"B60"
Bore - 3.5 Inch (88.9mm)
Stroke - 4.5 inch (114.29mm)
Capacity - 259.78 cu. in. (4.25 Litres)

If they are close enough to wet your appetite I am willing to post a NOS (0.20 OS) and a Used Standard piston to you for comparison.

I also now the location of ample NOS - Standard - 0.010 OS and 0.020 OS piston sets a lot closer to you than Seymour.

It makes it easier seeing your block is sleeved the only maybe could be the piston Pin location and diameter.

Cheers,

Dave.