Hi Guys,
We have had a Dextas on the farm for almost all my life. Some 10-12 years ago (may be longer) we bought one which wasn't bad, but not a real good starter.
After quite some use it was almost impossible to get it running below 15C. Time for a little TLC I thought some years ago. Took off the head, refaced valve seats etc. but then the project got stuck.
Some weeks ago I decided to proceed. Stripped the complete engine and with some help pressed out the liners etc. Please find some pictures below.
Although the bores and the rings were quite worn, the crankshaft and bearings are in remarkeably good condition.
To be continued.
my dexta engine repair
my dexta engine repair
Last edited by Emiel on Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Best regards
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
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Re: my dexta engine repair
Hi Emiel
Sorry but can't see the pics.
Bob
Sorry but can't see the pics.
Bob
Re: my dexta engine repair
Hi Bob,
Try again. Should work now I suppose.
Rgds
Emiel
Try again. Should work now I suppose.
Rgds
Emiel
Best regards
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
Re: my dexta engine repair
Don't think it works.
This link shoudl work: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Qv72QvqUhT3npqtr9
This link shoudl work: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Qv72QvqUhT3npqtr9
Best regards
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
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Re: my dexta engine repair
Hi Emiel,
I can see them now, thanks. Looks like you caught those bearing shells just in time.
Always good to see it in pictures.
Bob.
I can see them now, thanks. Looks like you caught those bearing shells just in time.
Always good to see it in pictures.
Bob.
Re: my dexta engine repair
progress is made
Best regards
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
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Re: my dexta engine repair
Nice job Emiel.Emiel wrote:progress is made
Ever tought of getting an engine stand? It could make the engine overhaul a lot easier. The engine of a dexta isn't that big, so a standard car engine thing would do the job.
Are you refurbishing the head also?
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Re: my dexta engine repair
I used a Machine Mart engine stand when I refurbished my Dexta engine. Made the job much easier as you could rotate the block when for example fitting the Pistons and Con Rods.
I also got some threaded rod and fitted them on the Bell housing in several bolt holes so that guiding the block onto the Bell housing was made easier as it kept both pieces in alignment when attempting to mate them. Once you were a nuts thickness gap then undo the rod and that last few mm is much easier.
I also got some threaded rod and fitted them on the Bell housing in several bolt holes so that guiding the block onto the Bell housing was made easier as it kept both pieces in alignment when attempting to mate them. Once you were a nuts thickness gap then undo the rod and that last few mm is much easier.
Jerry Coles
Camerton, Bath, UK
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Re: my dexta engine repair
Hi,
Do think about an engine stand, but I don't think I'll be overhauling engines really often.
rgds
Emiel
Do think about an engine stand, but I don't think I'll be overhauling engines really often.
rgds
Emiel
Best regards
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964
Emiel
N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964