[Healeys] 2.6 engine rebuild

[Austin Healey]

Hello Ira,

Being honest I have also lamented on this engine problem for a while before
making my decision. This is my first Healey. I hope not the last :). I am
restoring cars as a passion. I did some other BMC cars recently. I have long
realized that I find my joy in building the cars, and only enjoy them for a
short period. After this I usualy let them go, and look for another mission.

Although I am not a diehard originalist, I would like to keep/restore my
cars near to the factory spec. Or at least at a level, from where factory
originality could be reached without much efforts. Thats why I would like to
build this car with a 2.6 engine rather than using the 3000.
But at the same time I would easily accept using a 6 port head on this
engine rather than the 2 port. This is something which can be altered any
time with not much work.
And in my opinion, a 2.6 engine with a 6 port head is not much worse than a
3000. Or?
What are the point the 3000 is better than the 2.6?

Gergo



2010/12/20 I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>

> Hello,
> I am unclear why you are doing this?  Are wanting a concourse show car?
> This seems like a great expense to downgrade your car from the better 3000
> set up IMHO.
> Adventure indeed!
> Keep is informed as to your progress.  As for suppliers, other than those
> listed. Check out John Sim wonderful site www.healey6.com.
> All suppliers are as close as your post box
> Cheers
> Ira Erbs
> Digs 4 Solutions
> Computer Consultants
> Portland, OR
>   On Dec 20, 2010 12:47 AM, "Austin Healey" <pajtamuvek at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > 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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