[Roadsters] Ready for machine shop (was vewwy quiet)

[Marc&Heidi]

Well, the R-16 is down to its bare block.  No holes in pistons, but  
wear on cam and lifters, and some wear on #s 2 an 3 con-rod  
bearings.  Bearings were all stamped STD so this may be the first  
time it's been gone into.  The reason for the teardown was a pretty  
miserable result from a leakdown test.  So it will be off to Long's  
machine in San Antonio in the near future.  I think I'll wait for  
cooler weather to start stripping paint and doing bodywork.  In the  
meantime I'll probably be agonizing on what, if any mods will be made  
to the engine.  Some of that will depend on the condition of the  
cylinder bores and head.  A mild cam?  besides possibly idle, what  
would the downside be?  Depends on the grind, of course.  Does anyone  
have any experience with the mild street cam for the 1600 that Dean  
sells?

-Marc




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Marc Tyler Sisterdale TX
1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
1965 L-320 #L320 013642