Update from Workshop Apprentice James (Patreon)

Hello Patrons,

James here, back with another update from my time in the Workshop.

Over the last few weeks we were preparing the vehicles for Tiger Day (photo 1). This now completes the displays for the year and we now move into the restoration and servicing period. Over the next few months, I hope to get involved in a variety of projects.

I am continuing to help Les with the Meteor project and hope to pick up some more valuable skills along the way. We’ve recently found another set of pistons which are slightly different to the ones we removed from the engine. In this photo (photo 2), the left piston is one of the modified pistons and the one on the right is one we removed from the engine. At first, we thought the modified pistons were from a Merlin because of the smaller piston skirt and stronger gudgeon pin. After further inspection, we concluded the pistons were cast instead of forged.

I have refurbished 11 out of the 12 modified pistons and have one more to finish when I return from college. This week’s topic is suspension and steering. Here’s a photo of the 11 completed (photo 3).

Overall the Meteor project is coming along and we are now only waiting for parts for a possible rebuild.

With the display season finished for this year, I can now look forward to project work over the winter months.

That's all from me this month, but I look forward to updating you on my progress next month and thank you as always for your support.

James.