Engine Building
Engine Building
Here at Tip Top Engineering we love building engines. We have built AC, Anzani, Meadows, Model A Ford, Austin 7, Jowett twin cylinder, Alvis Silver Eagle, Alvis Speed 25, Chrysler, 2.5 Riley, ERA, Mercedes 770k and a whole lot more.
We do all the assembly and checks in house.
Some engines simply need stripping, cleaning, checking and reassembly. The other extreme is that a new crankshaft and con-rods are needed, new pistons, bores and perhaps a new camshaft. We make new oil pump gears, we have head gaskets made of various designs, and we have head studs made, thread rolled if required.
We tailor the job to suit the car and the requirements of each customer.
Our vast experience can be applied to any make of car, and we relish the chance to work where no manual exists and parts are scarce.
Want to discuss your requirements with us?
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Why Choose Tip Top Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering
James is Mechanical Engineering Apprentice trained and Mechanical Engineering Degree qualified, which together is an extremely rare combination of practical and academic training.
Trusted service
James is regularly entrusted to drive and maintain rare motor cars, such as ERAs, 8c Alfas, D type Jaguars, Bentleys, Frazer Nash and various Rileys by owners who like to see their cars perform.
Hill Climb Champion
James is the holder of the outright pre-war record at every hillclimb in the UK now - and for the last 5 years!
International Rally Driver
James most notably won the 1999 Winter Challenge to Monte Carlo.
Race Experience
James has a wealth of race driving experience - winning the 2010 Le Mans Classic Grid 2 driving D type Jaguar OKV1.
About Us
Find out more about our experience
Gearbox Works
Rebuilding all kinds of gearboxes.
Crankshaft Dampers
We are suppliers of crankshaft dampers.