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Re: Engine rebuild -Reply

To: Gary Kristjansson <kristjag@EM.AGR.CA>
Subject: Re: Engine rebuild -Reply
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 08:25:17 -0700
Let me weigh in on the side of cam bearings "even if the surfaces are in top 
notch condition.

Joe

Gary Kristjansson wrote:
> 
> According to the Competition Preparation Manual the use of MGB bearings 
>greatly increases bearing life on the 1500.  As I recall you may have to have 
>the journals turned to an odd underside but it may be worth checking out.   
>I'd also suggest carefully checking the Cam bearing journals and having these 
>bored for bearings a la 1296 if the journals are heavily scored.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Gary
> 
> '64 Spit,  71 GT6
> 
> >>> "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net> 11/02 7:41 pm >>>
> 
> Greetings, fellow listers,
> 
> I'm starting to think about the needed rebuild of my 1500 engine.  It's been
> a long time since I rebuilt an engine, and never a British one.  I've
> decided to leave the motor stock.  I'm looking for opinions as to whether I
> should replace just the pieces that are out of spec, or go further.
> Spitbits has a complete rebuild kit that includes just about everything but
> the block, head, cam, and crank.  Is this the way to go, or can I be more
> selective in what I replace?  Money is an issue (of course) but I want this
> engine done right.  I plan to do as much of it myself as possible.  I'll
> farm out the nasty stuff to my friendly lbc machine shop.  Any thoughts,
> tips, tricks, or horror stories will be appreciated.
> 
> BillG
> 74 Spit in need of motorvation
> 71 GT6 in need of more than that

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