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    Filthy valves
    • torque-drive
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    • engine valves
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    • Category: MG Cars
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    Rod & Main Bearings Recommendations

    After 2 1/2 year frame-off restoration on all but the engine, it's time! I have seen differences in brands of rod and main bearings discussed on the forums, but is there really one brand better than another? I would like to hear if someone, experienced with rebuilding, has an opinion. This is...
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    For Sale Excellent Original 1968 TR250 Frame with Engine & Transmission

    Excellent frame from a 1968 TR250. I did an all out restoration on the car and put in a new RATCO frame. I would highly recommend using this frame over repair or replacing with a RATCO frame. $2500 with very good engine and transmission.
  4. newmexTR3

    For Sale TR2-4 performance valve springs, collars, exhaust seats, cotters

    Recently completed an engine rebuild and didn't use these parts. Too late for me to return to Moss, so my loss is your gain! Below is the list of parts along with their Moss part number and price. VALVE SPRING SET (with double exhaust valve springs) $69.99 831-010 / CVS9774K set of 8 COLLAR...
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    Wanted Wanted - TR4A parts engine

    Looking for parts engine for TR4A any condition. Mainly need oil pan, timing gears, all those various bolts, etc. Seized, cracked ok but must be reasonable. Hopefully close to BC home due to shipping. Project engine in the works. Thanks.
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    VAUXHALL Astra diesel 1.7cdti loss of power 2012. HELP.

    Can anyone help? I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.7 cdti 2012 diesel, which is running on 2 cylinders and is powerless. It started to mess around a little, and I thought it needed a run up the motorway to clear the emissions, but this did not happen as it lost all power and I had difficulty in getting...
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    Newbie who could do with some advice please

    I have a 1959 frogeye that is in need of a engine rebuild / replacement and welding to floor sills and at least one arch. I believe I have found a decent body shop to do the welding ( dies anyone have any ideas what I should expect to pay ?) ,but in regards to the engine I think I should forget...
  8. Busted knuckles

    TR2/3/3A Engine tear down,

    This 1960 TR3 has been sitting 40 years. As you can see the accumulation of crud and rust has made disassemble difficult. Does anyone have any suggestions for “loosening” up this crud to make getting the cam, pistons and sleeves out any easier?? PB Blaster and a torch only go so far at getting...
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    For Sale TR-6 Drivetrain Parts

    Removed from 1974 (July construct) TR-6 damaged (firewall/scuttle/dash) from engine compartment fire in 2018 due to fuel leak: Engine, Trans, driveshaft, differential, half-shafts, rear drums/shoes, all 4 springs, front rotors, rear lever shocks, etc. Car had 67,946 miles when sidelined...
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    engine stutter of rebuild BT7 engine [tri-carb] above 2500 rpm

    Hi All, In need a solution for the engine stutter I have above 2500 rpm (with warm and "just warm" engine). The engine picks up great and runs great under 2500 rpm, above 2500rpm it starts to stutter a bit. The engine has been rebuild 2 year ago. What I've done so far for a solution to my...
  11. JimLaney

    New to engine building - gaskets

    rebuilding my 1098 and can't determine which gaskets require sealer or gasket maker and which do not. Used sealer on both sides to attach backplate gasket to block. used no sealer to install head gasket. used light silicone (red) gasket sealer (both sides) to attach water pump and gasket to...
  12. JimLaney

    Media blasting engine parts - How to clean?

    Before I ruin my engine under reconstruction, how do I clean the engine parts well enough to repaint without leaving media/grit in hidden places? The engine has been waiting assembly for 15 years in someone else's garage with tape over the mating surfaces of the head and the block. I would like...
    • JimLaney
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    • ckeanup engine head media blasting paint
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Spridgets
  13. JimLaney

    1098 stuck lifters problems

    Engine from my MK III was disassembled 15 years ago when crank bearings, pistons and rings, valves springs retainers and clips were replaces. Looks like cam bearings and lifters were replaced. Block and head were individually taped and then all was left to sit for 15 years. Lifters are now...
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • engine lifters rust sprite
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Spridgets
  14. JimLaney

    Engine rebuild - how critical is rust?

    Rebuilding 1098 for MKIII driver. Engine apart for more than 10 years but at that time the block was cleaned and surfaced along with the head (both covered with tape for storage). Crank and new bearing as well as cam was installed at the time of storage. The rocker assembly had some surface rust...
    • JimLaney
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    • engine rocker assembly rust
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Spridgets
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    TR2/3/3A Experience with repro cylinderhead

    Hallo there, I am rebuilding my TR3As engine and found leckage in the cylinder head between the water side and the cylinder 2 exhaust channel- some crack inside the head. So probably hard or impossible to repair - No big thing, just leaking little water onto the exhaust valve an limiting the...
    • TS27952L
    • Thread
    • cylinderhead engine tr3a tr4
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Triumph
  16. 2billydavies

    TR2/3/3A question about where to bolt into when lifting/replacing engine

    hi everyone... me again! So I"m pretty much ready to put the engine back in on my TR3. I have everything together pretty much except for the carbs + accessories and things. I put the head on, thermostat, water pump... pretty much everything. Putting the tranny on tonight and i'll be ready to...
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    TR2/3/3A First Time TR3A Owner with stuck engine

    Hello All, I have recently picked up an all original 61 Tr3a with 54k miles that has been sitting in storage for 20+ years. Upon getting it home and in the garage i set to work rebuilding the brakes and filling what little rust I have in the floorpans. The only holdup now seems to be the...
    • aserftr3
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    • engine seized tr3 tr3a tr4
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Triumph
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