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TWO 1972s now

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Oy! I'm going to be sleeping on the couch.

Last night I purchased my 2nd 1972 TR6.. This is 10 days after I bought the first TR6 I've had in 16+ years.

This is one I had seen in a guy's garage about a year ago and was never able to get him to let me look at it. It's got plenty of bondo and the clutch plates are stuck, but it's got new redlines and a rebuilt engine (top end and bottom end), plus a lot of little parts I need for the other car.

Here's my question: What do you think about swapping engines? I'd take the rebuilt engine and put it into the better car, and place the unrebuilt engine in the lesser car.

Big job? I swapped engines on a Spitfire 25 years ago but I'm not sure I'm up for a job like that.

If I farm it out, what should I expect to pay?
 
When it comes to british cars, 2 cars are better then one. Parts are always needed. Check the frame on both cars first and I'd go with the one that has the best frame to put the rebuilt engine in. Be sure to check the area of the frame where the rear trailing arms attach. They are known to rust out. If you decide to swap engines, it is a big job, but not one that can't be done in your own garage, if you have the desire and take your time. If you don't feel like doing it yourself, the swap can range from $800 to $1500, maybe more, depending on where your located and the mechanic. If you have any mechanical ability and a couple of friends that are interested in helping, I'd try it yourself. This way you will learn alot about the cars and won't be taking it to a mechanic everytime something goes wrong. Good Luck and enjoy the experience.
 
You have a P.M.
 
You can remove and replace the engine by yourself (I just did it), but it's a LOT easier if you have at least one helper. It can be done in one weekend, one day if you work at it.
 
I isn't that hard. I had only changed oil in my cars until I got my TR6. I borrowed an engine hoist from a friend and he and I pulled the engine and put it back in after it was rebuilt. No problem.
 
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