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Just FWIW the "bible" at the time (late sixties) was a series of competition books put out by Kas Kastner that covered just about anything BL. On top of that we could call Group 44 and get the straight scoop from Lanky F. They would tell you almost anything and you could take it to the bank. They were paid to put British Leyland in the winners circle, both the factory cars and the privateers. Sorry to put this TR stuff on the Spridget forum but seemed appropriate. Bob
 
JPSmit said:
Thanks all - especially Hap for your input. I'm not quite sure I understand so let me try to recap.

1. Standard TR6 Piston = .040" over 1500 piston (why wouldn't I just use a .040 over 1500 piston?) I don't understand the jump to .060?

2. Do you use the TR6 Connecting rods or the Midget connecting rods?

3. If you shave off .200 off the block, do you shorten the pushrods also?

4. Do you use a standard crank? - does this have to do with the connecting rods you use?

5. As was just asked, is this with a hotter cam also? the 1300? Does the timing gear just bolt on the new crank? Any machining for the 1300 bearings?

I'm sure I'll have many more questions but this is a start

thanks all
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BUMP - Hap can you finish explaining this to me? thanks
 
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