Ok, Original engine is back in the Cox.
Engine had flywheel replaced (chewed teeth),
Cylinder honed.
New rings fitted.
New bottom seal.
Decoked, didnt touch the valves.

Report: Engine starts easily, idles and runs fine, it is not what I would call a quiet engine, still has noise - but no where near as bad, a bit loose and rattely.
It is an old engine that I have been using for many years (bought second hand aswell), I understand maintenance and have kept oil up to it ect... I have been using it on a sloping block, and have asked alot from it for what it is.[Linked Image]
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