[Healeys] Engine rebuild

Eric (Rick) Wilkins e-wilkins at cox.net
Sat Feb 19 15:33:24 MST 2011


WIth the 2.6 porting is not going to help, and may actually hurt  
performance. The ports are plenty big and are cited as one of the main  
reasons that 100 Sixes are more likely to cough and sputter.

Wilko

On Feb 19, 2011, at 10:42 AM, Austin Healey wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Just in case if You have some time...
>
> I am preparing to rebuild my engine (big breath, fingers crossed, St
> Christopher "activated" etc). I did some other engine rebuilds  
> recently, soo
> have the basic equipment and common knowledge, but nothing Healey- 
> specific.
> Can You give me some instructions on what to take extra care? Are  
> there any
> recommended modifications?
>
> My plans are:
> - "fastroad" 2.6 engine, with 12 port head slightly ported/polished.
> - reprofiled cam (approx 260 in and 265ex degrees)
> - 10:1 CR
> - rear oil seal conversion
> - "bucket" oil seals on valve guides
> - slightly lightened/balanced crankshaft and flywheel
>
> Soo far.
>
> Any additions?
> Gergo
>
> PS: I have read some hints in the archieve, but I have got 1000s of  
> letters
> :-o
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