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re-using engine internals ... yay or nay?
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ronzet
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Like Dave has said... suit yourself... It is YOUR car. My recommendations are from many years in this hobby and many re-builds... BUT they are worth what you have paid for them....nada...
Your car, your decision.... AND your time an money...
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Your car, your decision.... AND your time an money...
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well, crap balls! i had a nice long reply all typed up and i just lost it!
the gist of it was: thank you all for your replys. in the end i will most likely "do it right the first time" for peace of mind's sake. All nessessary machine work will of course be done by a reputable shop that knows Healey motors.
I will most likey attempt the rebuild of the motor once back form the machine shop as it is important to me to understand all facets of whatever car im involved with. If i get in over my head, then i will farm it out! But i want/need the experience for any future issues that may arise. No Healey mechanics in central Washington state! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
the gist of it was: thank you all for your replys. in the end i will most likely "do it right the first time" for peace of mind's sake. All nessessary machine work will of course be done by a reputable shop that knows Healey motors.
I will most likey attempt the rebuild of the motor once back form the machine shop as it is important to me to understand all facets of whatever car im involved with. If i get in over my head, then i will farm it out! But i want/need the experience for any future issues that may arise. No Healey mechanics in central Washington state! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Tim,
Although a Healey machinest would be preferable, if one is not available, then a good auto machine shop will do. A good one will have access to the specs for the machine work.
As you re-build, just take your time and refer to your shop manuals and parts diagrams... As my father always said, " Measure twice, cut once". Same thing in re-builds; fit it, make sure it fits, fit it again, and torque it down...
Keep us informed of your progress. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif
Although a Healey machinest would be preferable, if one is not available, then a good auto machine shop will do. A good one will have access to the specs for the machine work.
As you re-build, just take your time and refer to your shop manuals and parts diagrams... As my father always said, " Measure twice, cut once". Same thing in re-builds; fit it, make sure it fits, fit it again, and torque it down...
Keep us informed of your progress. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif