New alternator (NipponDenso A14684) has arrived. Will need custom bracket, but lighter weight and higher output (55 amps) than old. Internal regulator lets us discard the existing (antique) unit.
Barry has taken the head to the machine shop and is stripping the block. Machine shop thinks the head has been skimmed before. It also looks like it has been ported and polished. Will know more when they get a chance to inspect next week.
Block & crank look good - probably just rings that have worn out. Hope to identify as 'L' block, and bore out to 1650ccs.
Bob discovers indicator stalk has been glued together. Works erratically. Sourced Land Rover series III unit from UK. Original is from a Ford Cortina MkII - hard to find.
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