PatGalvin
Jedi Warrior
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I'm just wrapping up the brake lines on my TR3A and getting ready to pull the greasy engine out of storage and start tearing into it. I have no idea what shape it may be in but it doesn't turn over - appears frozen.
What is the list of "must dos" while I've got this torn down and at the machine shop. My goal is to improve the engine a little and make it run slightly better than new; however, I do not want to build a high revving race engine. I love the low end torque that I remember so well from my college days.
I'll have the machine shop go through the block, head, crank, and rods and check for cracks or structural problems. Will have the crank modified for modern rear seal. Will take machinist recc's for align bore/hone and resizing big end of rods. Will probably regrind cam with mild street grind.
What about heads? Head is probably set up for leaded gas so can fit new hardened valve seats. Should I replace all guides, springs, and valves? Is it worth having these guys clean up the compression chambers and intake/exhaust ports for better flow? What compression ratios are favored for a "fast road car?"
Any tips on things that are "must dos" or other recommendations are much appreciated.
Pat
What is the list of "must dos" while I've got this torn down and at the machine shop. My goal is to improve the engine a little and make it run slightly better than new; however, I do not want to build a high revving race engine. I love the low end torque that I remember so well from my college days.
I'll have the machine shop go through the block, head, crank, and rods and check for cracks or structural problems. Will have the crank modified for modern rear seal. Will take machinist recc's for align bore/hone and resizing big end of rods. Will probably regrind cam with mild street grind.
What about heads? Head is probably set up for leaded gas so can fit new hardened valve seats. Should I replace all guides, springs, and valves? Is it worth having these guys clean up the compression chambers and intake/exhaust ports for better flow? What compression ratios are favored for a "fast road car?"
Any tips on things that are "must dos" or other recommendations are much appreciated.
Pat