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RE: question re rebuilding

To: "JONATHAN MOODY" <themoody5@msn.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: question re rebuilding
From: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 12:42:20 -0500
Jon,
Do you have an engine stand?  That would be my first priority.  Most of the
Pep Boys, Autozone and Advance have them available for a pretty low price.
As soon as you get it back from the machine shop paint the outside.  That
will provide the best protection.  I normally cover every mating surface
with grease to protect them if the block is going to sit for a while.  Be
sure to keep the block covered so the grease doesn't attract too much dirt.
Don't use plastic as it can cause condensation.
Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of JONATHAN MOODY
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 11:50 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: question re rebuilding


I am planning on rebuilding this engine over the next year both for time any
budgetary reasons.  I am doing this in my garage, which is not the cleanest
environment.  I have some concerns about doing it over such a long time
period, but it it is what it is.  After I take the block to the machine
shop, what do you guys recommend to both preserve the block and keep it
clean while I am rebuilding?  I am planning on doing the lower end first and
then maybe the head.  I just had my head done on my '73 driver (hardened
seats, valves and rebuilt rocker assembly and I may just put that on the
rebuilt engine. Is the 73 head swapable with a 71 head?  THanks again for
any tips.

Jon


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