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took the head off
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Re: took the head off
Yes this particular model does being a "strict" Conquest.
Andy
1954 Conquest Mk1, 1956 Conquest Mk2, 1957 Conquest Century Mk2, 1955 Austin A90 Westminster
1954 Conquest Mk1, 1956 Conquest Mk2, 1957 Conquest Century Mk2, 1955 Austin A90 Westminster
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Re: took the head off
some people assume that the LJ 200 has an alloy head as well, being a "4 cylinder Conquest" - but it doesn't. It has an iron head.
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Re: took the head off
without walking over to the garage I would say the big plugs on this model are about 2 1/2 " . I know the firm doing the rebuild had never seen anything that big before.Simon Hyslop wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:06 am https://www.coreplugs.co.uk/
On the subject of core plugs, some time ago I found the above site .
I worked out what sizes I didn't have and sent for two of each to have on the shelf. The largest they have is 2 3/4" I think in imperial sizes. Whether that's big enough for this particular head, I don't know.
When I sent for them, I placed an order at about 7.00pm and they arrived in the next post. Super almost unheard of service these days.
- theoldman
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Re: took the head off
The engine in the LJ is actually a "Four Cylinder Regency 3 Litre" and bears no resemblance whatsoever to the Conquest engine (well apart from it has pistons, valves, water pump..............etc etc ), which was a totally new design.
Neil
Neil
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Re: took the head off
where does the "3 litre" come from? it is a 2 litre engine .
- theoldman
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Re: took the head off
The 6 Cylinder engine from which it was derived was from the Regency. It was 3 litres, so the LJ is 2/3 of that, ie, 2 litres.
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Re: took the head off
thanks for clearing that up!
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Re: took the head off
Or it could have been the Regency engine derived from the LJ!!!
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Re: took the head off
This morning, with much trepidation `i pressed the button and it started! no smoke and much less noise etc, all i need is put the bonnet back and I am away with the mixer.