10-05-2018, 06:46 AM
As with many owners who do not do the manual work themselves I suspect much has been overlooked. Decokes are mentioned but not valve grinds. And kingpins would never last 74,000. I have a complete record of my RP since 40,000 miles in 1940, at which it had been fitted with a rebuilt exchange engine, to 110,000 in early 60s (after which many parts interchanged). Work included pinion bearing, kingpins more than once, axle eyes, several main bearings, steering arm, brake cams and pivots, gearbox bearings, clutch for oil etc.. Much not untypical of most light cars of the time.
The rate of cyl wear seems high today but typical on oils and running of the time. (My 1960s 1600cc Brit car this worn at 170,000 miles and moderns on the better oils less still). Driving on the brakes preferable to screaming down changes.
The rate of cyl wear seems high today but typical on oils and running of the time. (My 1960s 1600cc Brit car this worn at 170,000 miles and moderns on the better oils less still). Driving on the brakes preferable to screaming down changes.