Generally you would "mic" your journals (bottom end rod) to insure that the
bearings you have been provided are of proper tolerance. Don't just take
the word of the parts guy or ordering house.(they do screw up)
Jeff
Atlanta-'71 TR6
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Middlesworth [SMTP:jape@email.unc.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 1998 7:39 PM
> To: sanborn@net1plus.com
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Tools For Engine Rebuild
>
>
> I've rebuilt four engines and have never owned or needed a micrometer.
> Let the machine shop do all the measuring; there're the ones who are going
> to hone the cylinders after all.
>
> The dial guage is a little different, since you'll want to check the end
> float on the crank and possibly the cam. Get one of those, or better yet,
> borrow one.
>
> John Middlesworth
> 1960 TR3A
> 1966 TR4A
>
> On Wed, 30 Sep 1998 sanborn@net1plus.com wrote:
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> >
> > Listers,
> >
> > Do any of you know of a retail or mail order source for the micrometers
> and dial indicators that are needed for a proper rebuild. These are
> needed for run out measurements and for checking journals and other
> components.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Brian Sanborn
> > 62 TR4 CT16260L Groton,MA
> > sanborn@net1plus.com
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