[TR] TR3A Engine

[Pete Ryner]

I totally agree with Randall,
I've rebuilt many engines over the years and the Spitfire and TR-3 are among 
the easiest to do yourself.  Are you changing pistons and liners?  You'll 
have to find a good machine shop to have the machine work done, but there is 
nothing exotic about that.  Toughest work may be having new hardened valve 
seats installed so you can use unleaded fuel with no worries.  All of the 
parts are readily available and as Randall said, the tool costs are minimal. 
Many of the tools can be borrowed from Autozone or Advance Auto or the like.
Good luck
Pete

-----Original Message----- 
From: Randall
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 11:38 AM
To: 'Fred Light' ; triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Engine

> Any
> suggestions about
> someone near SE Pa. that is reliable and not so costly.

I'll bet that Fred Light fellow would do a good job.
<G>

Seriously, it's not that hard.  Does take a few special tools, but they 
aren't all that expensive.  And you'll have the satisfaction
of doing it yourself instead of just throwing money at it.

I did my first TR3A engine rebuild when I was only 19, with no formal 
training at all, and after having botched the job on a couple
of American engines.  That engine still runs today!  The TR motor is so 
simple and reliable, it's hard to screw it up.

Worth a thought, anyway.

Randall

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