Re: Re: 1955 Traction 11B “Barn Find” Project

Another busy day today, and yes, I did post a couple of questions but then deleted them as I had worked through the problems (come on guys you should be there 24/7 😆 😆 )

While I was waiting I installed the front seats, the glove box and ash tray. So the interior is near enough done except for the door cards, which I am waiting for the sticky back vinyl for.

So onto the engine. I did have a little too much play on the crankshaft and probably still have but I removed the shims and once tightened to the correct torque the gap was just about there although I have been told the tolerance for an 11D is even tighter – I will keep this in mind for when I pull the engine again later this year. 😯

I installed the crankshaft and the oil pump as well as all the end bearing seals. I fitted the timing chain and although not seen on the picture I also put in the after market chain tensioner from CTA.

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I am following the procedure to the letter. But trying to work out some of the terminology is quite tough as they assume you know all the parts off by heart 😆

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I put the sump cover back on too which was quite a task squeezing it over the rubber end seals but tightening each bolt in turn brought the cover to its final position providing a very good seal indeed.