George/list; No, the block was decked too much, and in order to compensate
they tried to machine down the liners. They went too far, so the machine
says they can only save the pistons. Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Richardson" <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
To: "Jerry Oliver" <slantws@Home.com>
Cc: "triumphs list" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: TS block versus CT block
> If the liners on your old engine are any good, you can just swap the
> liners and pistons out together.
>
> Jerry Oliver wrote:
> >
> > Hi everybody;
> > Looks like I'll have to replace the block on my TR4A.
> > I've purchased a TS block (mid 59 vintage- has replaceable cam bearings)
and
> > am wondering if I can use that block? Are there any internal or
external
> > differences? Can the 83MM liners be bored out to accept my 86mm pistons?
> > Jerry Oliver, Olympia, WA
>
> --
> George Richardson
> Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
> http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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