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The following is an example of a typical fresh engine build which can be tailored to suit individual budgetary or performance requirements.
All of our freshly built engines are stripped & dipped before the inside is coated with Glyptal.
![All of our freshly built engines are stripped & dipped before the inside is coated with Glyptal.](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds03.jpg)
French Flathead engine blocks have the boss removed from the back of the block where clearances may be an issue (and/or to improve the look).
![French Flathead engine blocks have the boss removed from the back of the block where clearances may be an issue (&/or to improve the look).](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds04.jpg)
![builds05](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds05.jpg)
All rough casting on the outside of the block is then removed, before being etch primed & painted.
![builds06](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds06.jpg)
![builds07](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds07.jpg)
Next we move on to the dry install:
- checking all bearing clearances
- weighting valve springs individually
- complete engine balancing (pistons, rods & rotating assembly)
- lighten the flywheel
![builds08](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds08.jpg)
![builds09](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds09.jpg)
Then all machining gets done:
- custom port
- polish & relieving
- port matching
- 3 angle valve job
- 1.6 valve seats
- boring
- valley drilled
- girdle with align bore (if required)
![builds10](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds10.jpg)
Then we strip it all down again for the final installation, in which all bearings are coated with assembly lube, & all new gaskets fitted before the engine goes onto the test stand.
Once on the test stand all engines have 5 hours running in time.
During which time engines are connected to the data acquisition computer in order to set up the carbs (re-jet) for the perfect air/fuel mixture ratio, the distributor timing & advance curve is set & heads are re-torqued.
They are run for 2 hours with running in oil, which is then drained and refilled with Miller 20/50w classic racing oil for the remaining 3 hours run time.
When customers take delivery of an engine they receive a full data sheet.
![builds11](http://www.royalkustoms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/builds11.jpg)