jnrhacksaw

I've changed the injection pump on my engine and I'm having problems getting it timed. Trial and error has improved things, better starting and less smoking. But I want to get the timing absolutely right. Obviously I don't have the factory tool to do this, is there something else I can use? Or even another method?

I'm thinking of going the caustic route. I know this is bad for aluminium is not washed off, what's it like with brass and bronze? Reminds me of the time a mate dissolved his motorbike carb in caustic!

The smell of gunk makes me want to puke!

I want to degrease and clean my filthy engine room, I'm living in the boat so solvents or Gunk are out, I also need a powerful product as there are decades of gunge in there.

I have a 2.5 and it has 3 main bearings

If I can find out for sure if it fits, and find bearings to fit I might be interested. thinking it looks easier to get it re-ground as bearings are still available.

I'm looking for a crankshaft for a 2.5 mine has spun the middle main bearing. The one below is listed for a LD van had a 2.2 fitted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMC-Crankshaft-with-Bearings-Morris-Id-Van-Part-Number-28G80-3H-EB/131841165166?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 However on closer inspection I'm not sure its the same as mine, anyone know the parts numbers and what it may be for?

can someone clarify for me? thanks.

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Much appreciated, gipsy spares want a small fortune for a second hand one. Yeah a 2.5 might be a bit over the top for the canal, especially as the boat has two of them!

If I had a time machine maybe Gipsy spares in Holland say they may be able to help, next option is a 2.2 rod if its the same length . Otherwise modifying a rod or even getting one made might be the way.

I have a BMC/Newage 2.5 Commander engine that was a basket case. I'm in the process of re-assembling it but I'm one pushrod short. Parts list for the engine states the part numbers as 11b.133 or AEB.414 total length of the pushrod is 242mm, I've attached a picture.

the seal fitted fine, it compressed but was a tight squeeze. no leaks

I'll trim the seal down till it fits. If that doesn't work i'll chew a bit of bark or animal hide till it fits. Or knitt a seal maybe.

That sounds ok as the seal will be a tight fit, its 36mm internal not 44mm