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Last additions - Ruston VXA rescue and restoration
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 Foundations after engine removed3154 viewsJan 17, 2011
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 Martin who has carried out most of the cleaning and restoration of the Ruston VXA 3142 viewsJan 16, 2011
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 View of engine with crank case attached2728 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 First cylinder fitted2706 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 All 4 cylinders and heads fitted2928 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 View along the engine, mostly reassembled2823 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 Crank shaft shows some numbers but no serial number2935 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 Trying speed saver bedding compound2814 viewsfor bedding in the bearings.

Ruston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 Bedding the big end bearing to the crank2683 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 Looking along the engine during its assembly2734 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 Crank case top half has been assembled2729 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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 The 4 cylinder heads cleaned ready for assembly2543 viewsRuston VXA Jan 16, 2011
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