I would rebuild the tranny however and install new synchros and bearings as
well as a new clutch etc.
Leave the engine unless it's burning oil or needs other work.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
To: "Andrew Murphy" <solex67@hotmail.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild- that is the question
> I agree with Jon. It sounds as if the only problem you have
> with the engine is the oil leaks, so just take care of the leaks
> and check your bearings. If they look good, don't go any
> farther.
>
> A couple of other things:
> If you plan on keeping the engine out of the car for any length
> of time add oil to the cylinders so the rings will be well lubed,
> then put the plugs back in.
>
> I find that water pump seals dry out when they are left without
> water/antifreze for more than a short time and will leak once they
> are put back into service. Find a way to keep the water pump
> wet by blocking off the lower hose connection, adding water to
> the engine until it is full and then cap off the top hose connection.
> That way the pump seals will not dry out.
>
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> On Thu, 14 Jun 2001, Andrew Murphy wrote:
>
> > Hey All,
> >
> > After reading about starting up a rebuilt engine, I have wondered about
my
> > own U20 engine. Since I am doing the full Monty on the restoration, I
always
> > thought that I would go ahead and rebuild the engine. Many of my
SoCalROC
> > buds have suggested I don't unless I really think it is necessary. In
the
> > words of Victor Laury "If it's tight, why bother?" which sounds a lot to
me
> > like "If it's not broke, don't fix it".
> >
> > The engine always ran very well and very fast. I have inspected the
"evil
> > L". Nary a scratch on the bracket and my tensioner is not shimmed and
the
> > chain seems tight. The engine leaked oil of course, but I had intended
on
> > replacing all the gaskettes.
> >
> > I have already purchased new pistons and a new timing set. Even if I
don't
> > rebuild the engine I am keeping these for future use. Also, Jon Frampton
and
> > his buddy Terry have inflamed me with their "can do" attitudes about the
car
> > and I figure that I can put the money to good use elsewhere.
> >
> > At what point do you say "rebuild it"?
> >
> > Andrew Murphy
> > 1964 1500
> > 1967 2000 Solex
> > SoCalROC
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