Don't waist any more time just pull the engine and do it right. The
crankshaft may look ok until you check the sizes then you will find
they are out of round. Then when you check the bore you will find a
taper in the cylinders. Also when you check the main bearings they
also will be worn to the brass backing.
Also have you looked and the head and timing chains. The valves and
seats are all going pitted. The chain is stretched and the oil pump
will be way out of specs. Also the clutch will be worn, and rear seal
probably leaks like a sive.
What you have is a old Healey motor that has never been rebuilt and
is worn out. Anything less than a total rebuild will be a total waist
of time and money. Since if you take any short cuts they will come
back to bite you in the butt.
We have seen this many times before over the years when someone tries
to save a buck and they always loose in the end.
So the question is do you like pulling this car apart time and time
again or would you rather be out driving the car with a dependable
new motor.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Apr 17, 2006, at 2:14 PM, Ned Smith wrote:
> All the pistons are out now. All connecting rod bearings show some
> copper
> except #1. This says to me that #1 has not had full compression for
> some
> time. The crankshaft surfaces under the bearings look and feel
> good. All
> bearings are marked "std". I haven't looked at the main bearings yet.
>
> Looking up from under the car all the lobes on the cam shaft are shiny
> without obvious wear marks. How can you tell if it needs regrinding?
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> Ned Smith
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> BJ8
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