Body off is the correct long term answer for a decent resto. Put it this way - body off is only needed once every 50 years. Next time will be when it’s 100! Good progress made, albeit tiny steps. Thanks for posting.
Agree with pulling the body. The further you go down the resto rabbit hole, the more things you will find needing attention. Better to get it over with now and spare yourself the inevitable grief that would come later.
Quick item..This engine uses a very special glue that has a specific "crush spec" which must be used so ir can be figured into the "valve stting" ..I t was $45 a tube in the mid 70's when the designer of that engine came to Crane Daly motors in Atl. Ga. and taught me and 2 other guys how to build it...Good Luck..I was also one of 3 taught to do Jensen's..
Hey there! I’m about to work on the valves of a ’78 S2 Esprit. Just a heads up, there’s an Excel document that can help you with the shim sizes. If you want, I can send it to you. And Good luck with the project😊 Best regards, Marcus
Attach a chain to the bumper mounts and attach the chain to a cherry picker. Raise the tail end as much as you can and safety the car then remove the engine from the bottom.
You might as well pull the body as it makes it easier to address other issues the car may have. See Soup Motoring for example. There are others on YT. I am also wondering if it would make sense to cut out a hole and make replaceable panels in the engine compartment like all the later cars have. I'd ask on the forums, I'm sure its been done before.
This is the best course of action bud. You have a chance to beef that puppy up for more power and clean up all those leaks that were inevitably going to occur. Jealous you are smog except can't wait for more news!!!
I am using a hydraulic motorcycle lift to remove engines and subframes. Never done it one an Esprit though. I think taking the whole thing apart is the way to go to do a proper restauration. These cars don't age well. I say make a jig out of two-by-fours so you can lift it and maybe even hang it off the ceiling. Good luck!
Certain amount of Ignorance here however, why cant you get the engine/trans all prepped, get it on a trailer and take it to a local garage to do just the drive-line drop? Then you can transport it all back to your shop, do the engine / trans rebuild and go back to re-install. Just a thought, Good Luck!
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Body off is the correct long term answer for a decent resto. Put it this way - body off is only needed once every 50 years. Next time will be when it’s 100! Good progress made, albeit tiny steps. Thanks for posting.
Thanks, sometimes I feel like I'm not getting anywhere.
Agree with pulling the body. The further you go down the resto rabbit hole, the more things you will find needing attention. Better to get it over with now and spare yourself the inevitable grief that would come later.
That's what I'm thinking. Also, you can beat the easy access to everything once it's removed.
Quick item..This engine uses a very special glue that has a specific "crush spec" which must be used so ir can be figured into the "valve stting" ..I t was $45 a tube in the mid 70's when the designer of that engine came to Crane Daly motors in Atl. Ga. and taught me and 2 other guys how to build it...Good Luck..I was also one of 3 taught to do Jensen's..
Thanks! Are you referring to the glue that holds the cylinder sleeves?
I’m exited to see this build!
Thank you 🙏
Hey there! I’m about to work on the valves of a ’78 S2 Esprit. Just a heads up, there’s an Excel document that can help you with the shim sizes. If you want, I can send it to you. And Good luck with the project😊
Best regards,
Marcus
Hey Marcus! Yes that would be great thanks! If you don't mind, DM me at my Instagram account @beewilder
Attach a chain to the bumper mounts and attach the chain to a cherry picker. Raise the tail end as much as you can and safety the car then remove the engine from the bottom.
That's something I haven't thought of, thanks!
You might as well pull the body as it makes it easier to address other issues the car may have. See Soup Motoring for example. There are others on YT. I am also wondering if it would make sense to cut out a hole and make replaceable panels in the engine compartment like all the later cars have. I'd ask on the forums, I'm sure its been done before.
I'm so loving the Soup Classic Motoring build. I've watched some of George's videos multiple times 😊
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This is the best course of action bud. You have a chance to beef that puppy up for more power and clean up all those leaks that were inevitably going to occur. Jealous you are smog except can't wait for more news!!!
Thanks, now I'm in deep! No turning back!
Can you number episodes…..it’s always a pain to find where you last were….maybe it’s me….. I just wish all you tubers did this!!
I am using a hydraulic motorcycle lift to remove engines and subframes. Never done it one an Esprit though. I think taking the whole thing apart is the way to go to do a proper restauration. These cars don't age well. I say make a jig out of two-by-fours so you can lift it and maybe even hang it off the ceiling. Good luck!
Thanks 🙏
Certain amount of Ignorance here however, why cant you get the engine/trans all prepped, get it on a trailer and take it to a local garage to do just the drive-line drop? Then you can transport it all back to your shop, do the engine / trans rebuild and go back to re-install. Just a thought, Good Luck!
Well, that's something I didn't consider, great suggestion! Work has begun to remove the body so we shall see.