[TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 10, Issue 134

[TERRY SMITH]

I have to add that I was pretty skeptical of County Brand, which is what is most available for piston/liners, thinking Mahle or AE were so much better.  But with them not available, I went with County for this most recent rebuild and am impressed.  Not sure if Mahle or AE were overhyped in my research, or whether County was underhyped.  Happy in any case.  

Terry, '59 TR3A  TS 58667
New Hampshire


> On May 25, 2017 at 8:41 PM Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> > Hi, In the process of rebuilding floors and associated body parts, I let
> > the TR3 sit 10 years without running. If for some reason it doesn't turn
> > over, what do I pour in to loosen it up. I was not concerned because it
> > hadn't started in 25 years when I bought it. I just had to rebuild the
> > carbs, they look good now.
> 
> Whatever your favorite penetrating oil is.  I like PB Blaster and Kroil.  
> 
> But don't expect miracles.  Aluminum pistons in a steel cylinder can set up
> an electrolytic corrosion cell, especially if moisture (condensation) got
> into the cylinder.
> 
> The good news is that piston & liner sets are relatively cheap, relatively
> easy to install.  I've even done it without removing the engine.
> 
> -- Randall
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