Seized sidevalve

[FrankM83]

Hi all been offered a sidevalve engine which i ve been told it doesnt turn due to being standing a long time! He s asking €280 nit sure if i should take the risk! Is a seized engine repairable?

[mike.perry]

I would not give £28 for a seized engine, the block may be cracked, the head stuck to the block, pistons seized etc. I would strip it down and offer him for anything that may be useable, cam, crank, oil pump.

[colin addison]

Frank
I agree with Mike. My engine was seized when I bought the car. The car had been in "dry storage" for 20 years, one bore had had water in it and was very rusted in, another bore had a floating gudgeon pin which had badly scored the bore. All bores were on +.060" so I had them sleeved. Sleeves and pistons were available from the Club but the installation labour cost was not cheap!!!
So, you really need to know what you are getting into.
all the best
Colin

[FrankM83]

Oh rite! Thanks for the advise! will let it go then