[TR] TR3A Engine

[CFM-TR]

Ditto.  I consider myself a 'cookbook' mechanic and I feel comfortable with
my '3 engine.  The manuals are easy to follow.  (get several different as it
seemed that the overlap was useful).   
Take it slow and check everything twice before you move on to the next step.
If you have others in the area that have been through it, they are a wealth
of information, encouragement, and even quality control.

Didn't feel as comfortable with the transmission so I spent the $ to have it
done.  in retrospect, I wish I had tried first.  

Carl


-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Ryner
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 12:44 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Engine

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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