Devon Tractions

18/12/2025

The boys have got the v8 installed and running. Now some new driveshafts need to be made.

26/11/2025

I've been asked to do a few jobs on this beast! It's a 1949 jaguar mk IV, 3.5 litre straight 6. He's got a traction as well!

15/11/2025

Here's my latest project. I've built an engine test rig with a water brake dynamometer. Initial runs are promising but difficult to control without lots of helpers! Im making the addition of data aquisition technology and computers and will be making videos on YouTube. I'll post links on here.

27/09/2025

The v8 installation has now got 2 engine mountings, 1 gearbox mounting and the nearside exhaust manifold is made and fitted. Currently needing some driveshaft modifications.

27/09/2025

That's the worst failure of a gearbox pinion I've ever seen, five teeth off. One must have gone and that caused a chain reaction I guess. Killed the gearbox casing and the bellhousing too.

15/04/2025

I've been involved on a project, installing a Daimler 2.5litre v8 with a VW auto box into a 1954 familiale. There are some issues to overcome but we're getting there.

12/03/2025

Finished my first gearbox for over 3 months as I had a new knee backing December. I'm fitting every box with a weaver plate and a little sticker. Don't know if that'll stay put! (the sticker not the weaver plate). The diff was bent/distorted and I had to test 9 old ones before I found a straight one.

11/03/2025

Citroen light 15 1953, beautifully presented car with red interior. Has legere bumpers and French wheel rims (possibly from new). Message me in first instance.

28/10/2024

A typical coolant tube from inside a 4 cyl cylinder head. It came out really well, they normally break apart.

26/10/2024

Another engine painted and on its way back together. It had coolant in the oil caused by the liners sinking on extremely old base gaskets and therefore jot enough pinch at the head gasket/liners. I'm trying a new paint.

31/05/2024

08/05/2024

Steam cleaned the engine, wire brushing next, mask and then paint. No cracks or gremlins found.