Greetings fellow listers,
I finally got the engine out of the TR3.
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Once on the engine stand I could inspect the bearings. Crank bearings
2 and 3 had no babbit metal left and there were very minor scratches on
the journal. Bearings 1 and 4 had about 10 per cent of the babbit metal
left and the journals felt good. The center main bearing looked real good.
Although I could just replace the bearings and drive on, I have made the
decision to have the engine disassembled for a complete overhaul.
The engine will remain mostly stock. If I can swing it I will go with the
87 mm pistons to improve the output. My long range goal is to put a
blower on it. This is why I am keeping the stock cam and un-shaved
head.
Henry Frye has recommended Precision Automotive of Simsbury, CT.
Any comments or other shops in the New England area?
Boy is it cold in an unheated garage. Just a couple of hours before it is
too cold to continue working.
Roger Colson
57 TR3 TS21383L
sassamon@mediaone.net
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