August 2023
The table with a number of pistons with their new rings fitted. Photo by James Whincup
The second piston is warmed hanging from the crane. Photo by James Whincup
The gudgeon pin is fitted into the piston to hold the conrod. Photo by James Whincup
Piston/connecting rod assembly with new rings ready for fitment. Photo by Steve Rowston
The toast rack is getting fuller with more pistons and connecting rods while another piston is warmed up. Photo by Steve Rowston
One of the exhausts after being steam cleaned. Photo by James Whincup
The heat sheilds for the inlet manifolds after shot blasting. Photo by James Whincup
Inlet manifold before/after cleaning up of flanges. Photo by James Whincup
The piston and connecting rod being lifted ready for fitting. Photo by James Whincup
The piston and connecting rod are being lowered through the 'tapered' 'piston pot.'
This device compresses the piston rings as you lower the piston onto the cylinder liner. Photo by Steve Rowston
All 6 pistons are fitted to the engine 'B' bank. Photo by Steve Rowston
It's been a while since we've had an obstructed view through the crankcase doors, but very welcome nonetheless. Photo by James Whincup
All cylinder heads are on and the coolant block to cylinder head elbows fitted. Photo by James Whincup
A bank exhaust ready for craning in. Photo by James Whincup
B bank exhaust fitted to the cylinder heads and turbo. Photo by James Whincup