Wayne,
You might try to contact a member of Six Pack. They could get you the
information to order a copy of "Six Tech", a maintenance manual for the TR6
owner. There is a very informative section on bearing replacement and thrust
washer renewal in it. I think the authors name is Len Renkenberger. (did I
spell
that right?) Maybe another lister could provide you with more info.
Chad Stretz
73 TR6
Rengrave@aol.com wrote:
> Dear listers;
>
> Well, I filled engine with fresh 20/50 GTX and new oil filter, started it up
> and :( :( :( I still had low oil pressure even cold the gage hesitated after
> engine started, and then went up to only 25psi :(.
> I warmed up the engine and the pressure was still 25 psi.
> I thought that was strange, because the gage use to reach 50-60psi when cold,
> and then go down to 25psi when warm.
> I was going to check the pressure with another gage connected directly to the
> engine, to confirm the dash gage reading, but as I revved the engine (2000rpm
> or more), I am hearing what sounds like a bearing slap.
> So I guess I am going back under the car and pulling the oil pan to replace
> the big end and main bearings, as well as the thrust washers (even though the
> crank shaft freeplay was only .008-.009").
> Does anyone know of a good site or can someone refer me to a good book on TR6
> engine bearing replacement (my first attempt).
> I plan on buying (or Santa will bring me) a Bentley workshop manual for
> Christmas ($60.00).
> I already have the Haynes Manual, but I heard it is good to have both. Is the
> Bentley Manual a better reference for the bearing job?
>
> Thanks,
> Wayne from Massachusetts
> 1973 TR6
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