[Healeys] 2.6 engine rebuild

[Austin Healey]

Unfortunatly this engine reconditioner has not firsthand expeiences with the
C-series. I think its my share to get hold of the parts needed. Though I
would be realy gratefull for any hints what to look for and what to avoid.

Gergo

2010/12/20 John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk>

> Gergo
>
> I used an engine reconditioner recently who could find almost anything and
> had a long list of contacts and found all that was needed for my engine very
> quickly. He also, because of his long background, knew what inferior parts
> to avoid. If your reconditioner has the same experience of our age of
> engines I would leave it up to him to find the spares.
>
> Regards
>
>
>> I am planning an adventure.
>> I have bought a 2.6 engine in the UK for my bn4 to replace the
>> non-original
>> 2.9 now fitted.
>> Instead of shipping it home and reconditioning it here, I have decided to
>> travell to the UK, and do the engine there.
>> A skilled and well recognised engine reconditioner/builder offered me to
>> do
>> the engine and at the same time teach me the basics of engine machinery,
>> if
>> I help him in his daily work.
>> Naturaly I have to supply the parts for the job.
>> His workshop is situated just west of London, soo I am looking for decent
>> engine parts supply store in the west-london area. Any suggessions?
>>
>> Greetings:
>> Gergo
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> John Harper