Erik Quackenbush wrote:(snip)
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> OK, my TR-6 definitely threw a rod. I've got a chunk of the block sitting
> on my desk right now. Rimmer will sell me one for ~$1300 including core
>charge looks like they'll win...
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> Anyone have a better suggestion? Got a decent TR-6 short block for sale?
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> Thanks for the responses on my daily driver question. I did find a decent
> cheap '88 Chevy Spectrum to drive while I rebuild the TR-6.
Eric, before you panic and toss the big bucks out to some retailer, shop
around. Since you have retired the TR6 from daily driver status, you can
now be patient and shop wisely. I bought an aborted TR6 resto that had
sat out side for many years. The $800 purcahse price yeilded a freshly
machined short block in very good shape, new .020 over pistons, fresh
bearings, and no damage to the thrust washers surfaces. I sold off the
remaining carcas and parts for $500, yeilding a very useful rebuilt
shortblock for only $300.
So, hit the classifieds and ask on the list. I find this is an excellent
time of year to get bargains on parts and projects that have been given
up on. People get sick of lookin at that pile of parts taking up space
all year long, and some cash waved at 'em will get them to move it out.
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