H200GT
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- Location
- NORTH WALES
Its been on the list for years, but finally this weekend its made it into my small workshop and its now my winter project.
Its been in the family as long as I can remember, and its always smoked really badly, and due to this not really been used in anger for well over 15 years, only moved from shed to shed. That said it was still a very good starter which was remarkable given the state I found the head gasket in, which will go a long way to explaining the breathing and smoking engine. Started easily yesterday on a poor battery despite not being run for over a year.
Anyhow, plan is to give it a full mechanical overhaul, but undecided on painting it. The tin work is really good and the mudguards and bonnet are all very solid. 30% of me thinks its better lo leave original, but the other 70% of me says paint it to protect the original tin etc - but of course in doing this it will lose its some of its originality. what do others think?
Engine is first on the list to tackle - again somewhat undecided whether or not to go the full hog and delve into the bottom end. It was a good starter, just smoking and breathing, which will be explained by the head gasket. Liners look good, a little glazed maybe, but seen worse. However it would probably be good practice to do the liners, and at least I would know its right then. Where is the best place to get an engine kit?
Its been in the family as long as I can remember, and its always smoked really badly, and due to this not really been used in anger for well over 15 years, only moved from shed to shed. That said it was still a very good starter which was remarkable given the state I found the head gasket in, which will go a long way to explaining the breathing and smoking engine. Started easily yesterday on a poor battery despite not being run for over a year.
Anyhow, plan is to give it a full mechanical overhaul, but undecided on painting it. The tin work is really good and the mudguards and bonnet are all very solid. 30% of me thinks its better lo leave original, but the other 70% of me says paint it to protect the original tin etc - but of course in doing this it will lose its some of its originality. what do others think?
Engine is first on the list to tackle - again somewhat undecided whether or not to go the full hog and delve into the bottom end. It was a good starter, just smoking and breathing, which will be explained by the head gasket. Liners look good, a little glazed maybe, but seen worse. However it would probably be good practice to do the liners, and at least I would know its right then. Where is the best place to get an engine kit?
