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RE: Another Engine Rebuild

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Another Engine Rebuild
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 08:34:15 -0800
> The motor was running, but blew a head gasket.

Any idea why ?  On my 56 TR3 block, it turned out to be because the liner seats
weren't parallel to the head surface and were too deep on one side.  Increasing
power output will sometimes aggravate such problems.

> I also do not plan on changing out cam bearings,

You might want to at least check them for wear.  Worn cam bearings can be a
frustrating cause of low oil pressure.

Randall




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