That would be nice if I only drive on sunny week-ends. But I do not, I drive
every day 70 miles of freeway 70mph. I could hear the old Brit tans and rear
end whine right before it blew up. TC
----- Original Message -----
From: <110156.3206@compuserve.com>
To: "Alpine list members" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 8:16 PM
Subject: Argh-rebuilding
> I've seen people advertising 1725 engines of varying condition at
> the Sunbeamalpine.org web site and the prices are not high at all.
> If your engine has serious damage, like a spun main bearing
> (messes up the block where the bearing is clamped down), you
> could do well by finding an engine with a good block or crank that
> can be refurbished should yours be unusable.
>
> Sure would be less of a pain than a conversion, and you'll have some
> spare components when you're done. My sentiments are that I like
> to see old cars and boats that have been kept in or restored to their
> original condition, or as close as possible.
>
> Carl Wade
> Williamson, New York State USA (near Lake Ontario)
>
> B395000858 LRX
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