2wrench
Luke Skywalker
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Sounds like: Look at me. Do I look like I have high
blood pressure?
So I have replaced, over the years, nearly every kind of
engine bolt-on items. Appreciate the concept of fuel
and spark at proper times in proper amounts. Do have a
host of tools accumulated and garage space. Do have
an engine stand. Do have compressor. Do have a son
with mechanic shop experience enough to be dangerous,
but can also be a good help.
My '74 TR6 had top end of engine rebuilt and has low
thousands of miles on it. Bottom end is sucking and
burning oil. (Not my own observation, but rather suggested
by other mechanic types.) So needs rings, whatever else.
Though I've never pulled an engine from a frame, I am
tempted to try to do so with the help of the forum.
Never having removed nor dismantled an engine personally,
is it just crazy to consider? Do you folks think you
could walk me through this?
I could envision the scope of the thing expanding as
in: Might as well do "this" while in there. Was successful
in putting in the new dash pad and tearing the dash
apart, refinishing the wood dash, etc.
Thoughts/suggestions regarding possible scope of work
and cost range would be nice to hear.
Should I just pay somebody cause it just ain't worth
it?
Whatdaya say?
blood pressure?
So I have replaced, over the years, nearly every kind of
engine bolt-on items. Appreciate the concept of fuel
and spark at proper times in proper amounts. Do have a
host of tools accumulated and garage space. Do have
an engine stand. Do have compressor. Do have a son
with mechanic shop experience enough to be dangerous,
but can also be a good help.
My '74 TR6 had top end of engine rebuilt and has low
thousands of miles on it. Bottom end is sucking and
burning oil. (Not my own observation, but rather suggested
by other mechanic types.) So needs rings, whatever else.
Though I've never pulled an engine from a frame, I am
tempted to try to do so with the help of the forum.
Never having removed nor dismantled an engine personally,
is it just crazy to consider? Do you folks think you
could walk me through this?
I could envision the scope of the thing expanding as
in: Might as well do "this" while in there. Was successful
in putting in the new dash pad and tearing the dash
apart, refinishing the wood dash, etc.
Thoughts/suggestions regarding possible scope of work
and cost range would be nice to hear.
Should I just pay somebody cause it just ain't worth
it?
Whatdaya say?