Has anybody mentioned boring and going to the next oversize
pistons? If you are rebuilding an engine you will rarely find the
current pistons within factory new spec.
And if it's typically within wear limits why do up a rebuild with
a half life on reliability and good tune?
Mike L
60A,67E,59Bug,74TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: Wayne Ross <rengrave@netzero.net>
To: 6pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: September 12, 2002 1:04 PM
Subject: Engine re-build must-do's
> Listers,
>
> I am diving into my first engine re-build and I am reading
Haynes, Bently,
> magazines and whatever else I come across related to re-building
a TR6
> engine.
> I was wondering if anyone can list the items that should
"absolutely" be
> replaced during a re-build. I plan on checking everything for
wear, making a
> list of parts, and ordering all at once from one of the big
three (probably
> the TRF's Winter Parts Sale for maximum discount).
>
> Please add to the following list (tips welcome):
>
> 1. All gaskets (of course)
> 2. Piston Rings
> 3. Valves (replace w/ hardened)
> 4. Valve guides (replace w/ hardened)
> 5. Tappets
> 6. I know I will need to get my crankshaft turned down, so I
will need
> oversized bearings.
> 7. If Timing chain is worn (stretched), should I replace gears?
> 8. Camshaft (if worn)
> 9. Rocker Shaft (probably worn)
> 10. Replace Rocker Shaft spacer springs with solid spacers (is
this
> recommended?)
> 11. Add a external oil hose to feed the top of the engine (I was
told that
> our engines are starved for oil, and that this addition would
help)
> 12. Is it OK to use the same bolts over again or should I
definately use new
> bolts on bearing caps and ?????
> 13.
> 14.
> 15.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Wayne
> Westport, MA
> 1973 TR6 (Mallard)
> Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month!
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