Wayne,
Go for it! I was in the same boat as you last winter. I have moderate
mechanical aptitude and had never gone further than pulling the cylinder
head off of my (Triumph) motorcycle.
The 6 Pack and Triumph list are excellent resources. As Jim says you will
need the Bentley manual. Also, the Roger Williams book "How to Restore Your
TR6" has a very good writeup on rebuild. He gives information that is not in
the shop manual.
Good luck.
Hugh Fader
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Jim Davis
> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 7:41 PM
> To: 'Rengrave'; '6-Pack'
> Subject: RE: Engine Re-build help
>
>
> Wayne,
> I'd invest the $35 or so for a Bentley manual. There are
> small points in
> the Bentley manual that aren't covered in the Haynes and vice
> versa. The
> Bentley manual gives some technical info, such as clearance and torque
> values that aren't in the Haynes book that more than make up for the
> cost.
>
> Jim Davis
> Fortson, GA
> CF38690UO
> CF37325U
>
>
>
> Hi,
> I have decided to re-build my engine myself, after looking at my worn
> crankshaft and bearings. The bearing and crank have grooves
> (like an old
> 45
> record). I have owned the car for 20 years and I have restored
> everything on
> the car except the engine internals. I was told if the crank is worn ,
> then
> the camshaft is probably gone too.
> I have never re-built an engine before, but I am confident
> that I can do
> it
> and I do not trust any local mechanic to work on my LBC.
> I'm looking for a step by step document, book or web site
> that will show
> me
> a rebuild on a TR6 (I have a 1973 with twin ZS carbs).
> I have a Haynes Workshop Manual, I have heard a lot of talk about the
> Bentley Manual, is the Bentley Manual better as far as step by step
> instruction for an engine re-build?
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction?
>
> Wayne
> Westport MA
> 1973 TR6 (Mallard)
> Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month!
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