Thanks for the advise, where is the best source for the Bently manual for
the TR6?
Wayne
Westport, MA
1973 TR6 (Mallard)
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From: Robert M. Lang [mailto:lang@isis.mit.edu]
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 11:36 AM
To: Rengrave
Subject: Re: Engine Re-build help
On Sun, 25 Aug 2002, Rengrave wrote:
> 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 cannot see why someone would say that crank wear and cam wear are
related somehow. Bottom line - you need to measure both. Period.
If there are grooves in the bearing surfaces, then you'll likely need a
regrind. Undersize bearings are available in .010, .020 and .030.
> 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?
GET THE BENTLEY MANUAL. It is a reprint of the factory manual. There are
some illustrations in there that are not exactly correctr, but it's the
best source out there.
IF you get questions about the process from the manual - ask the list.
You'll get all sorts of opinions and a few of us even know what we're
talking about.
:-)
> Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I just tried.
> Wayne
> Westport MA
> 1973 TR6 (Mallard)
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Stoneham, MA
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