More Minerva AL pictures

Julian UK · 23rd February 2008, 18:08

The Minerva AL,
One mother of an engine, 6 ½ litre sleeve valve
Once it was all cleaned up it needed new piston rings and removal of oxidation from the white metal bearings and replacement of the timing chains and the cylinder block core plugs, which had rusted through.
Engine gearbox weighs 600KG!!!!!
Had to hire a crane truck to load it on a tempo. This was about 1996.
I think the work on this car and the weight of its components were what caused the slipped discs in my back.

The crankshaft

On the left are the other 2 crankshafts that raise and lower the sleeves.

The cylinder heads with the water manifold removed.

Lovely monster of a car.

Sankar · 23rd February 2008, 19:43

Wow 600 kilos! That's almost the weight of a Maruti 800.

What is a sleeve valve engine? Does it have any advantages over a poppet valve engine to be used in that particular car?

Julian UK · 23rd February 2008, 19:50

Look here:
Sleeve valve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
They are very quiet but burn oil.

DKG · 23rd February 2008, 20:58

What a magnificent engine. I can imagine the weight of the monster. When I finished a Packard engine 15 people couldn't lift it. Eventually had to buy a chain block and ended up loading it singlehandedly!

Have hosted all the pictures on Zorpia: Deepak's Homepage for viewing pleasure. Do check them out when you have the time

JayD · 23rd February 2008, 22:36

Dude, while all the stuff that you are posting is awesome, pls refrain from making a new thread for every thing. Make a thread like Karl has done for all the cars u have. Looking forward to more stuff from u!

Sankar · 23rd February 2008, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julian UK

Look here:
Sleeve valve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
They are very quiet but burn oil.

Thanks. That link was very informative.

Julian UK · 24th February 2008, 03:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKG

Have hosted all the pictures on Zorpia: Deepak's Homepage for viewing pleasure. Do check them out when you have the time

Hi Deepak, I had a look and it looks like you’re doing a great job. What is it? 90 or 100 or 120? (I’m getting rusty especially with American iron).

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Dude, while all the stuff that you are posting is awesome, pls refrain from making a new thread for every thing. Make a thread like Karl has done for all the cars u have. Looking forward to more stuff from u!

Hi JayD Very good point, I’m working on it. Work in progress

dominator · 24th February 2008, 21:52

Julian !!! I do remember the first time when the Minerva landed in Delhi from Lucknow.It was completely stripped on the farm and the chassis was sand blasted.Also remember taking the fully restored 20/25 RR for a spin.

DKG · 25th February 2008, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julian UK

Hi Deepak, I had a look and it looks like you’re doing a great job. What is it?

Its a 1938 Packard Eight, originally with a 282 cu in inline eight. The original owner upgraded the engine to a 327 cu in Super 8 Packard engine which is the one you see in pictures

Interestingly many Packard owners had this peculiar habit of upgrading mechanicals while retaining the old body styles they preferred. At times even Packard dealers obliged with upgrades. However in this case this was done purely by the owner.

karlosdeville · 27th February 2008, 16:18

Which state (Royal family) did this Minerva originate from?

And what about this one? Which state was she from, and where is she now? I think Vintageman had put up this photo and details earlier, I forget where.

awini · 27th February 2008, 22:34

karl this is a Benaras car and still with the family.
my brother,s father in law used to own the kapurthala minerva, no idea where it went

DKG · 27th February 2008, 22:43

There's one Minerva in the Indore collection, does anyone know its history?

travancore · 3rd March 2014, 02:35

Though not ALs, here is an interesting snippet from 1913:

More Minerva AL pictures-patiala-minerva-1913.jpg

karlosdeville · 31st August 2021, 17:51

An interesting story on a 1928 Minerva AK 32CV post here

Apparently the car spent its early life in Bombay, registered T 25.

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Julian UK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 709 Thanked: 254 Times	More Minerva AL pictures The Minerva AL, One mother of an engine, 6 ½ litre sleeve valve Once it was all cleaned up it needed new piston rings and removal of oxidation from the white metal bearings and replacement of the timing chains and the cylinder block core plugs, which had rusted through. Engine gearbox weighs 600KG!!!!! Had to hire a crane truck to load it on a tempo. This was about 1996. I think the work on this car and the weight of its components were what caused the slipped discs in my back. The crankshaft On the left are the other 2 crankshafts that raise and lower the sleeves. The cylinder heads with the water manifold removed. Lovely monster of a car. Last edited by Rehaan : 26th February 2008 at 23:01. Reason: font tags removed
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Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Wow 600 kilos! That's almost the weight of a Maruti 800. What is a sleeve valve engine? Does it have any advantages over a poppet valve engine to be used in that particular car?
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Julian UK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 709 Thanked: 254 Times	Sleeve valves Look here: Sleeve valve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia They are very quiet but burn oil.
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DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	What a magnificent engine. I can imagine the weight of the monster. When I finished a Packard engine 15 people couldn't lift it. Eventually had to buy a chain block and ended up loading it singlehandedly! Have hosted all the pictures on Zorpia: Deepak's Homepage for viewing pleasure. Do check them out when you have the time
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JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Dude, while all the stuff that you are posting is awesome, pls refrain from making a new thread for every thing. Make a thread like Karl has done for all the cars u have. Looking forward to more stuff from u!
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dominator BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 531 Thanked: 623 Times	Julian !!! I do remember the first time when the Minerva landed in Delhi from Lucknow.It was completely stripped on the farm and the chassis was sand blasted.Also remember taking the fully restored 20/25 RR for a spin.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Which state (Royal family) did this Minerva originate from? And what about this one? Which state was she from, and where is she now? I think Vintageman had put up this photo and details earlier, I forget where.
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awini BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 580 Thanked: 476 Times	karl this is a Benaras car and still with the family. my brother,s father in law used to own the kapurthala minerva, no idea where it went Last edited by awini : 27th February 2008 at 22:36.
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27th February 2008, 22:43	#12
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	There's one Minerva in the Indore collection, does anyone know its history?
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travancore Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 2,934 Thanked: 8,551 Times	Re: More Minerva AL pictures Though not ALs, here is an interesting snippet from 1913:
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31st August 2021, 17:51	#14
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: More Minerva AL pictures An interesting story on a 1928 Minerva AK 32CV post here Apparently the car spent its early life in Bombay, registered T 25.
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