Ok. You win. I'm going to pull the engine and have the crank re-ground.
Why, you ask, with tears of relief running down your cheeks, did I change my
mind? Did the electric shock therapy finally start to pay off?
I still think the suggestions I got for working with the engine in the car
would have worked, but there are a number of other considerations.
First, it's a new adventure for my son and I.
Second, I've only owned this car for about four months -- bought it from a
shade-tree mechanic who may/may not have worked on it with the correct
tools/manuals for LBCs.
Third, I don't understand why the timing chain is so damn tight, I can't turn
the crank at all unless I loosen the camshaft - so I need to take a look at
that.
Fourth, I suspect I will need a new clutch soon, so I can take care of that
at the same time.
Fifth, usual oil leaks I can take care of.
And finally, my cousin has an engine lift and stand I can use.
Now, since this is YOUR fault that I am taking out the engine, how about if
we turn this into an Internet project for all to contribute their comments
and questions? The email I have received so far has been very helpful, and
there have been some great stories as well.
So be prepared for additional emails since I have never taken an engine out
before.
>From the manual the process looks pretty straight forward -- any "gotcha''s"
I need to be aware of?
And while I'm thinking about it, i have 145-150lbs pressure in each cylinder,
so do you think I need to do the rings?
Also, I'm going to shorten the email subject and number them, beginning with
TR7 BFH #1 (TR7 Bearings From Hell #1) for the next one.
As always, thanks for your support and interest.
Bruce
1980 Inca Yellow TR7 5-speed convertible
Chapel Hill, NC
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