[TR] Block wedges

[Wayne]

That is what I did yesterday, I made my own oak wedges, used black Permatex
Ultra Black Hi-temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker. Smeared it on wood and paper
gaskets. It look like it will be ok.
The wood I used was dry and hopefully won't shrink because I coated it with
the sealer.

Next step is installing the front plate.
Thinking of using the yellow 3M Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive on the
block side of the front plate gasket,
or should I just keep using the black RTV? The yellow 3M is good as keeping a
gasket in place, but the front plate
gasket has two locator pins so maybe RTV is the one to use.  Thoughts?

Then I can install the cam end plate to hold the cam in place.
Flip the engine over and install the new pistons.....
I am waitning for ne bronze thrust washers which should be in my hands
Friday.
For now I have standard washers installed to keep everything in place.
When I get the new thrust washers and remove the rear main end cap to install
them, I will only be able to
loosen caps #3 & #2, cap #1 is torqued and is now under the aluminum block at
the front of the engine.
I hope this is ok and won't harm the crank. Should I be concerned?

Wayne
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Mitch
  To: Wayne
  Cc: Bob ; Triumphs at autox.team.net
  Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:46 PM
  Subject: Re: [TR] Block wedges


  Wayne,

  You can make your own. The purpose of these is to fill the void. I would use
Halomar sealant. Make sure the paper gaskets are coated well. Proper bolt
position & torque are critical to get a good seal. Two of these bolts
intersect each other, so bolt length is important. The aluminum block is soft
to don't be surprised if the bolts securing the oil pan strip. If this occurs
get some Keensert . I used these & never had a problem again.

--
Mitch Seff
Oceanside, N.Y.
75 TR6 SC
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