This is a joy to watch. I have a later iteration of this engine (Shadow II) and it really is great to see how her insides work and the amount of skill you have. From Australia
Usually to check a valve and seat use Prussian blue which will give you much more accurate reading of the sealing surface also alloy engines will always have a lower torque setting than their cast iron equivalent due to the expansion rate of aluminium
When fitting the camshaft to the engine block ... I've always found it helpful to clear a straight path in the shop, to allow for a good running-start.
With 6 cylinder Jaguar it is almost a must to use Wellseal (A brown sticky stuff) on the head gasket faces. With all the fear out there that these V8's can blow head gaskets especially on the later turbo versions, would that not be a wise precaution or is it unnecessary?
This is a joy to watch. I have a later iteration of this engine (Shadow II) and it really is great to see how her insides work and the amount of skill you have.
From Australia
Very nice 👍
brilliant be build mine one day you can
Usually to check a valve and seat use Prussian blue which will give you much more accurate reading of the sealing surface also alloy engines will always have a lower torque setting than their cast iron equivalent due to the expansion rate of aluminium
When fitting the camshaft to the engine block ...
I've always found it helpful to clear a straight path in the shop,
to allow for a good running-start.
beautiful assembly lots to learn from u
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With 6 cylinder Jaguar it is almost a must to use Wellseal (A brown sticky stuff) on the head gasket faces. With all the fear out there that these V8's can blow head gaskets especially on the later turbo versions, would that not be a wise precaution or is it unnecessary?
Adam Ski I was told to use wellseal on this block
I have seen that spray on copper stuff used I have not used it but I know couple of dealers that repair cars that use good suggestion