New HJ60 Owner

[GeekOKent]

If you intend to turn it around, did you consider putting it up as is, and let the new owner figure out how they want the work done ?

 

[Adrian Boot]

If you intend to turn it around, did you consider putting it up as is, and let the new owner figure out how they want the work done ?

That's a fair point for sure. Im putting a lot of money into it, and will need a good return. I figure with a re built engine and mot it could be worth a decent amount to the right person. It was never my intention to sell it - but as the costs have gone up that's changed unfortunately!

 

[Brett]

Sorry to hear the bad news Adrian, I'd definitely seek a second opinion if you can, low compression might mean it just needs a set of rings, not a full rebuild. I do have a contact who rebuilds cruiser engines, he marinises 1HD-FT's to Yanmar spec for installing into boats and has owned over forty - 60 series over the years. He's in Norfolk though, but maybe could sort you an engine if you didn't want to trailer it down!!?

 

[Adrian Boot]

Sorry to hear the bad news Adrian, I'd definitely seek a second opinion if you can, low compression might mean it just needs a set of rings, not a full rebuild. I do have a contact who rebuilds cruiser engines, he marinises 1HD-FT's to Yanmar spec for installing into boats and has owned over forty - 60 series over the years. He's in Norfolk though, but maybe could sort you an engine if you didn't want to trailer it down!!?

Thanks for this. Its a local specialist I was planning on using - and they will do as much or as little as is needed. I will then get it MOTd and put it on the market. A friend has Myreton Motor Museum in East Lothian. The truck will be on display in there while the engine is sorted - and then go back into the museum when I put it up for sale. Meanwhile I have just bought a 2006 100 series! At least I can drive this :]