Also, Heli-coil the threaded holes in the aluminum bridge over the front
main bearing. Do this before installing the oil pan. They were the last
bolts I tightened while installing mine and found them stripped. Bummer.
- Hugh Fader
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Richard Seaton
> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 6:27 PM
> To: Wayne Ross; Web_disscusion List
> Subject: Re: Engine re-build must-do's
>
>
> 1) All new lock washers of course
> 2) Oil pump
> 3) three piece clutch while you've got the engine out (unless
> it's pretty
> new)
> 4) input shaft seal in trans (while it's accessable) and
> probably the rear
> seal in the trans too.
> 5) have the radiator boiled out and pressure tested.
> 6) if you replace the timing chain DO replace the gears!!
> 7) pilot bushing at the end of the crank
>
> This is just what I would do.
>
> Richard Seaton
> RSH17@msn.com
> View My restoration @ (http://groups.msn.com/Richards69TR6Restoration)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Wayne Ross
> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 12:01 PM
> To: 6pack
> 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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