TR6 Novice level mechanic seeks views on rebuild TR6

[2wrench]

Please review following possible parts list for
early '74 TR6 rebuild. I seek advice on possible
upgrade(s) that should be considered. I'm looking to
have a strong running street machine.

Also want to listen to voices of experience re rebuild.
I might wimp out and go directly to machine shop with
everything saying just do it. Please tell me what I
might be missing to consider in updating the materials
list. Looking first at worst case scenario to get an idea
of costs. Things will change once she is apart, I'm sure.


Cylander Head
Exhaust Valves
Intake Valves
Valve Spring Set
Valve Spring Guides
Valve Seats
Rod Bearings
Main Bearings
Connection Rod Bushings
Core Plug Set (Soft plugs)
Cam Shaft
Upper and lower gasket sets
Oil Pump
Front Oil Seal
Thrust Washers
Timing Chain Gears
Rear Oil Seal
Piston & Ring Set
Lifters
Timing Chain
Timing Chain Tensioner

Thanks,

 

[Tinster]

Re: Novice level mechanic seeks views on rebuild T

"Novice level mechanic"?

You ain't no novice if you can prepare a list like that
and know how each part functions and where it goes in the
engine. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nonono.gif

Sounds awfully like Wrench-speak to me. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/yesnod.gif

I have no idea what any of those parts look like, let alone
where they go what is their function.

I'm hoping whatever those parts might be, that mine do not break down.

best of luck!! Take many photos to help educate us
non-mechanic folks.

dale

 

[LastDeadLast]

Re: Novice level mechanic seeks views on rebuild T

2wrench,

Nice list!

You say strong running street machine. That means different things to different people. Also, what do you plan to use the car for? Autocrossing? Racing? cruising?

Have you considered things like:

* Increased compression - a cheap and easy upgrade
* hotter cam - GP2 is a nice one without being radical
* triple carbs (or dual SUs??)
* headers
* Balancing (a necessity IMO)
* Alloy flywheel - maybe one of the top five upgrades IMO
* Roller Rockers
* Electric fan - as a replacement to the factory unit.
* Upgraded dizzy/hot coil - a pertronix at a minumum
* Cam bearings - difficult to find a shop that can do this

The above list is pretty much what I've done to my 72. The result is a pretty strong running machine with great low-end torque for auto-crossing, yet with more than enough top end grunt to pull to past red line. 100% street-able.

And if you really want to get crazy:
* forged pistons and carrillo rods - $$$$$
* hipo dizzy (I have a Mallory unilite)

Anyway, I've gone through the whole thing, so let me know if you'd like any additional info.

 

[DougF]

Re: Novice level mechanic seeks views on rebuild T

Don't forget to box-in the frame at the rear end.
If you plan to increase power, the differential mounts will need the added strength.

 

[jimbar]

Re: Novice level mechanic seeks views on rebuild T

Be really careful when buying a new oil pump every pump I bought when doing my rebuild was out of spec. (bought 3)Save your old pump I'll bet it spec's out better than the new ones. Take a look at my web site for my comments on this issue.