AN UPDATE FROM GARY ....... From GOING GREY

Firstly a big thank you for the response on the forum. What a great medium to get yourself, interest, information out there. Secondly, to the FE-FC club members on the hill at Sandown in November, thank you for a great reception! I think Eddie is still amazed that people would want a photo of him & their cars & what a line-up of cars. From standard, as it is to some sensational mechanical marvels. Also some useful feedback on our venture. Even being in the trade doesn't seem to help with some of our engine rebuilders. Most showing little interest in boat anchors/steam engines etc. Some with no response & some several weeks after the enquiry. Eventually we have settled on one particular re-builder after much promoting that normally does the machining on Eddies race engines. So we have our block machine to 3.1.25, crank shaft ground, cam ground and cam bearings fitted. We're now in the process of reaming gudgeon bushes, rocker bushes and cleaning up a lot of the Generals casting exuberance. Returning oil to the sump is critical in our experience. We are also in the process of tooling up, making specific tools to suit only this motor, i.e complete 12 valve spring suppressor, gudgeon & rocker bush press etc.
So the process is taking more time than anticipated but both of us having our own full time businesses & families doesn't leave a lot of spare time. However the project is happening and as they say in the classics, we're looking at the big picture so preparation is vital. Not being particularly IT savvy, I'm more than happy to take calls after 5pm during the week and any time on the weekend on 0400 212 044.