Re: [T3] Engine machining.....

["Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com>]

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> Question to the List:
>
> I want to rebuild the engine on my 66 Squareback in preparation for the
trip
> to Parma for the Invasion.  I know that I want to align bore the case,
have
> case savers installed, and have it drilled and tapped for full flow.  What
> else should I have RIMCO do when I send the parts out there?  It is a
stock
> 1600, single port with dual Solexes.  I am keeping it that way.  What else
> should I do to create a reliable daily driver engine?  I am thinking
counter
> weighted crank? (no more than .010 under) Maybe balancing of the rotating
parts? Yes
 New pistons and
> cylinders?Yes (Quality)
  What about align boring the cam tunnel? NO  Obviously new bearings.
> What about lifters? (Yes, and quality ones.. from Berg)  I may go with a
Pertronix ignition module.  I am also
> going to have the heads cleaned up and done by a friend here in the
Detroit
> area. ALL NEW guides and valves
>
> What do you all say?
>
> BTW, I only saw one T3.  A Marina Blue Late Square near Long Beach just
off
> the PCH in a parking lot.  Anyone on the List?
>
> Thanks for the input,
> John Jaranson
> '71 FI Auto Fasty (Jane)
> '66 Squareback (???)
> About Half A Late Square (Organ Donor)
> http://hometown.aol.com/jaransonT3
>
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