Jaguar: over-machined distance piece
March 5, 2019
We have discovered a flaw in a key component of the engine whilst rebuilding the engine of our SS100. The Distance Piece is allocated near
March 5, 2019
One for the future: Mini Pickup restoration
March 5, 2019
A possible future Bridge Classic Cars restoration; a very rare, early Mini Pickup. Supplied by ME in Ipswich in British Leyland Harvest Gold, our Mini
Jaguar: over-machined distance piece
March 5, 2019
We have discovered a flaw in a key component of the engine whilst rebuilding the engine of our SS100.
The Distance Piece is allocated near the front of crankshaft and is one of the intricate pieces that the oil seal runs on. At some point in its life this particular piece has been machined.
This is not an uncommon task to perform, especially due to the rarity of the part but unfortunately, on this occasion, it has been machined too much. This has created an irreversible problem.
The lip at the top of these images is where the issue lies. The lip shows the original size of the distance piece and on a perfect part this lip should not be there at all.
With the piece turned over you can see the lip at the bottom now.
We are currently on the look out for a new Distance Piece which will not be an easy task. This piece is no longer manufactured and therefore suppliers have no stock availability.
Over our many years of working on or with classic Jaguars we have some very useful contacts in the industry that we are hoping can help us with our quest to find the missing piece to our puzzle.
One for the future: Mini Pickup restoration
March 5, 2019
A possible future Bridge Classic Cars restoration; a very rare, early Mini Pickup.
Supplied by ME in Ipswich in British Leyland Harvest Gold, our Mini Pickup has covered what we believe to be a genuine 35,000 miles from new.
The engine was running last year and has been driven on very short distances. The clutch was very sticky, the brakes worked but would require a full rebuild.
As you can see from the pictures, the body is in need of attention, along with the trim and bright work.
Still in the very early stages of discussion, this is full restoration project but when completed will be an absolutely stunning and very rare vehicle.
