Gardner engines are renowned for their legendary fuel economy, reliability and durability. So successful was the range of hand-built engines produced by Gardner in the twentieth century, they remain ever-popular as a reconditioned version today. Due largely to the high quality of original engine castings, used engines can be transformed today into as new condition with careful and experienced reconditioning. .
Mainline specialises in reconditioning Gardner engines. Models available from Mainline as reconditioned engines are:
Mainline has it's own unique 'Step-by-Step' reconditioning programme to ensure every engine that goes through this procedure is finished to a high quality standard.
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Crankshaft The engine is completely stripped down, crankshaft checked for twist & bend and machined & polished to standard or next undersize as required. |
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Cylinder Head Cylinder Heads are stripped, cleaned & reassembled with new or reground valves & new valve guides. Joint faces are machined. |
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Cylinder Blocks Cylinder Blocks are re-sleeved with new cylinder liners, bored & plateau honed to Gardner specs. |
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Engine Reassembly The engine is reassembled and fitted with new genuine Gardner piston assemblies. Bearings, seals & many other items are automatically replaced with new or reconditioned genuine Gardner parts |
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Fuel Pump Assembly Fuel Pump System & sub assemblies are completely overhauled. Reconditioned genuine Gardner injectors are electronically calibrated with the pump tops to deliver exacting power output. |
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Water Cooled Manifold Optional Water Cooled Manifold - Square section, galvanised steel manifold. Ideal for engine rooms where ventilation is inadequate. |
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Polished engine Optional engine polishing - eg. Cylinder head covers, injector pipes, cylinder head doors. For the true 'show engine' enthusiast! |
See our photo gallery for a sample of Gardner engines that have been 'supplied with pride' within Australia, the Pacific Islands and the USA. If you'd like more information, please email us.