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Re: Engine Rebuild Tips For Beginners (TR6)

To: Trmgafun@aol.com
Subject: Re: Engine Rebuild Tips For Beginners (TR6)
From: karen hakala & tim hutchisen <hakhutch@megalink.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 16:14:26 -0500
Cc: Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <7548290.36111446@aol.com>
I second that motion as I will be getting ready to rebuild my '71. I've never
rebuilt a motor before and will be following this thread intently. I rebuilt the
top-end last summer but the bottom end is still original ( I think).

Tim Hutchisen
CC57787L  1971 TR-6

Trmgafun@aol.com wrote:

> Hello chaps,
>
> I believe I am going to be facing an engine rebuild on my '76 TR6 this winter
> due to the damage caused from my thrust washer problem.  My attempt to correct
> the problem did not work and I am going to try one more trick up my sleeve,
> but I have dim hopes for any future for this engine without pulling it,
> replacing the crankshaft, and while I'm at it, rebuilding the whole thing.
> Fortunately the only damage that has occured from all of this was to the crank
> and main bearing cap (which can be repaired), and not to the block.
>
> Since I've never performed a complete engine rebuild before, I was wondering
> if any of you journeymen (journeypeople) might have some ideas that might help
> make this rebuild for a first timer a little less painful. I figure there are
> plenty of do's and don'ts out there and I'd prefer to hear about them before I
> start tearing anything apart and placing orders.  I have the Haynes manual for
> the TR6 and plan on getting my hands on one of the other manuals available,
> and maybe some other tech articles that might be available.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott Helms
> N. Indiana




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