Since this car has been in storage for over 40 years, we thought it was necessary to have the engine and transmission checked out. We are taking the engine to a machine shop that specializes in rebuilding vintage engines. Tim wants the drive train to be restored to its original specification. The engine cylinder tolerances will be checked and machined if necessary. New bearings will be installed throughout. The pistons will be checked and new rings installed. Most importantly, the engine will be balanced, meaning all like moving parts will be machined to the same weight. This makes the engine run smoother and last longer.
The transmission will be completely dismantled, all tolerances checked and reassembled with new bearings and seals.
This process will require about a month, hopefully just in time to be put back in the car. We will see.
Stay Tuned,
Tom
The transmission will be completely dismantled, all tolerances checked and reassembled with new bearings and seals.
This process will require about a month, hopefully just in time to be put back in the car. We will see.
Stay Tuned,
Tom
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