Re: [T3] starting an early 62 overhaul

[Scott Taylor <scottbtaylor@earthlink.net>]

<x-flowed>On Jul 5, 2006, at 9:06 PM, russw wrote:

> I would have them put in case inserts too while they have it and line
> bore if needed.

Both are on my list of things to consider.

> I have the repair pieces to fix the rocker studs if they are loose. 
> That
> and the tools to install them.

Do you mean the short stud kit? I do have one loose one.

> If there are no cracks in the heads, I see no reason they can't be 
> rebuilt.
> As for the broken fin, I wouldn't worry about it. Are you planning on 
> reusing
> your pistons and re-ringing them. I think I have a set of 1500 ATe 
> rings here.

My plan had been to replace them, but now I wonder. They look better 
than I had expected, but then I'm not really sure what I'm looking for 
when it comes to evaluating pistons and cylinders.

Thanks,

Scott
62 343

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