- 1. TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:57:22 -0400
- Hello again to my many TR advisors! I beg your pardon again for a rather long posting, but I am "up a stump" so to speak. With all accessory items removed from my engine and the timing chain removed,
- /html/triumphs/2002-04/msg01025.html (11,706 bytes)
- 2. Re: TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:08:10 -0700
- Rob, forgive me if this is obvious and you already checked, but are sure the starter gear isn't jambed in the flywheel? It seems very much like a seized engine when that happens. You should be able t
- /html/triumphs/2002-04/msg01027.html (12,451 bytes)
- 3. RE: TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:15:51 -0700
- ** This may be your first big mistake - The bearing caps are mated to each block (one reason why they are numbered) As well as each rod and cap. You CAN NOT just use one from one engine and one from
- /html/triumphs/2002-04/msg01030.html (8,247 bytes)
- 4. RE: TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 14:05:35 -0700
- Rob : Obviously, it's time to pull the engine and get it upside down on a bench or engine stand. Continue to disassemble it, until the crank comes free and you find the rest of the problem. Yes, it'
- /html/triumphs/2002-04/msg01032.html (9,804 bytes)
- 5. RE: TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:43:41 -0600
- Others have covered the the importance of not swapping main or rod bearing caps so I'll just mention a point that a old LBC mechanic told me to check on my rebuild if you have a 3 main bearing engine
- /html/triumphs/2002-04/msg01060.html (10,273 bytes)
- 6. RE:TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:25:33 -0600
- hang in there. i know of where you speak. however, there is light at the end of the tunnel. i am down to one last problem with my gt6 (thanks to all the guys on this list!). you will get there. be e
- /html/triumphs/2002-04/msg01061.html (7,881 bytes)
- 7. RE: TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:08:16 -0700
- This actually only checks the crank for straightness, it won't detect a defect in the block. You can do the same test with Plastigage, by checking the center main clearance with the crank in 3 diffe
- /html/triumphs/2002-04/msg01062.html (8,023 bytes)
- 8. Re: TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 14:17:54 -0700
- FWIW -- your insurance agent should be able to suspend all coverages except comprehensive (fire, theft, etc) until you are ready to put the car on the road again. Then, BEFORE you drive it, call and
- /html/triumphs/2002-04/msg01081.html (8,018 bytes)
- 9. Re: TR2/3 Rebuilt Engine Still Stuck (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:06:23 -0400
- And while cleaning, don't forget to remove the allen screws (four) from the crank to clean those cavities of metal particles and sludge. Ed Woods /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsub
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