Another Bedford

The 202 was a good motor,  just a long stroke 186. Looking for extra torque I think. But they got thirsty n that may have been about all the pollution gear they threw on it. 

That was on the HX with ADR27A (I think). Retarded exhaust valve timing, a hot thermostat and all sorts of vacuum hose shenanigans.
Originals would lift piston crowns and strip timing gears, but unlikely this one's original. Aftermarket pistons and an aluminium timing gear and all good. Every one I pulled apart (with standard bore) had done a piston and the big ends would be quite worn.

Jarrod.

I used to fix engines back in my mechanic days. From HQ onwards the sixes and V8s had low quality pistons due to a change in piston manufacturer, from Rolloy to REPCO.  The HQ and on 253s and 308s also had low quality camshafts and pressed tin head gaskets which also kept me in a job. GM should have just kept fitting small block Chev engines as the owners of Holdens were less than impressed with the engines. 
 

Installed my rebuilt master cylinder, had issues bleeding the system, despite bench bleeding!
Ended up draining the whole system down and blowing through the lines and replacing all the nipples.
Didn't actually find a blockage or anything, but all works nicely now 
Just need to change and install the vacuum line: intake manifold to booster. 

 

These old truck brakes can give a lot of people grief

Glad you got it sorted

Paul

Yeah, I wasn't expecting to get pressure first up, but bench bleeding and then installing, I still couldn't get pressure.
Tried a few tricks, but nothing!
So went for the full stripdown.

Must have just been an airlock, do like my vacuum brake bleeder.

Apologies, Admin I have sinned, it’s been over six months since I last posted!
No real excuses, just the usual ones.

Actually, picking up the pace a bit now.
Engine spun a bearing, probably because it sat for over a year, new pistons, +30, unleaded valves, new lumpier cam and now skint! With a bit of luck, I’ll have it back in before the new year.

Almost finished the interior, made the headliner, just need to make up some carpets.

Progress is progress Colin, all is forgiven

Looking like your well and truely moving right along

Paul

I second what MrsMackPaul said. You are doing fine Colin. Keep up the good work when time and finances allow.