It's been 15 years since I last worked on my TR4. I have dissassemble
it and am getting it back into racing condition. As a matter of fact
Jack Wheeler built the engine I am in the process of freshening up. It
ran supberbly, by the way.
Unfortunately I have lost my manual and have a couple of questions. The
machine shop wants to deck the block because the sleeves are protruding
a bit. Seems to me they are supposed to be above the block a few
thousandths, but can remember for sure.
Also, I chipped one of the sleeves at the bottom in the shape of a half
moon. There's about 1/4 inch chunk missing from the bottom. The piston
doesn't put any load on this part of the sleeve, I don't think, and was
wondering if this would be a problem or should I try to locate another
87mm sleeve?
Is there somewhere I can buy a set of 87mm sleeves to replace what I
have?
I'm sure I'll have more questions later. Bear with me, it may take me
awhile to get the cobwebs out of my head where I store the Triumph data.
Thanks for your help.
Jim Lee
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