Moral support needed for a full restoration on an HA Viva

[Rob,Basaras]

Hello!

Just a quick note to say i'm about to restore an HA Viva (with i believe an HB engine) that hasn't moved or been started since 1994! I'm undertaking a full rebuild of the engine and all mechanical components although i fear the gearbox may be difficult to get parts for! So i may call on some of you for moral support, or more importantly to help me get through what is know as "the Wall"! All the best,

Rob.

[pbottomley]

It shouldnt be so bad, the OHV is rather simple and lots of parts are still floating around. Dont be afraid to ask....

[Rob,Basaras]

thanks for the encouragement! it is a rather "Agricultural" affair! just on the off chance would you know if a head gasket and valve springs for a 1057 would be a direct replacement for the originals? i foolishly ordered these before checking what engine had been fitted. how stupid of me to assume a 44 year old car would have the original engine!

All the best and many thanks,

Rob.

[hbpeter]

Hello and good luck. The valve springs might fit, but dont think the head gasket will.
Peter

[Rob,Basaras]

Hi Peter,

Just had a set of exhaust valves turn up (for a 1057), i placed them against the ones on the head and and they are even smaller than the inlet valves let alone the exhaust valves. that was a waste of a tenner lol

Rob

[hbpeter]

You can always resell the parts that dont fit, someone will have them.
Peter

[Rob,Basaras]

Thats a good idea, i'll place an add on here if it's allowed lol. Do you know by any chance how to identify exaclty what engine i have? i've tried searching engine numbers on the net but with no joy. It's so helpful having people on here that know what they're talking about!

Thanks,

Rob.

[hbpeter]

Theres a for sale section on here. Send P Bottomley a message with the engine number, hes the mine of info for the OHV engine.

Peter

[Rob,Basaras]

thanks peter, will do!

[pbottomley]

LOL hey I know nothing, I just read the books and recite it mate