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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