I would like some advice/suggestions as to best source of parts, eg gasket sets, rings, piston,liner kits etc. local or overseas.
R1190 1969 R10.
R1190 1969 R10.
Is that all? Give it some Aerostart and some fresh oil if you're feeling generous and it will be fine. One of the most indestructible engines ever made.Been idle for a decade or two or three.
As an example, here is the rocker gear on a caravelle S engine stored in a cool dry garage out of the car after ten yearsView attachment 137338View attachment 137337
Yes, the crank and cam shafts seem fine and top end as well. Confident that its a goer with a bit of work once I get some bits. Obviously will cost a few dollars.Bummer.
I guess then it depends what you want to do with the car. A full rebuild will go into serious money.
How's the crankshaft and the camshaft? If all good and the block is not distorted and the liner seats are in good order, then you may get away with a liner and piston kit.
Several of the French suppliers' sites have "upgraded" recently. All are now much harder to use!!Mecaparts do have an english version. But their site do not work so well if you're not on a computer it seems. Should be a small flag up in the header somewhere. Their old website worked better.
Parts are also available from Melun Retro Passion, Bretagne Auto Retro and Ichard, all in France and all used satisfactorily by many of us. So parts are easy to find if a bit expensive for postage. Typically they arrive in 1-2 weeks in Perth - can't say for Tatura......Yes, the crank and cam shafts seem fine and top end as well. Confident that its a goer with a bit of work once I get some bits. Obviously will cost a few dollars.
HiIs that all? Give it some Aerostart and some fresh oil if you're feeling generous and it will be fine. One of the most indestructible engines ever made.