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mnypitTR8 · Postby **mnypitTR8** » 25 Oct 2007 23:14

I finally put the engine back together. I think I am going to get a Morespeed front bumper before I paint it. Here are some pics of the engine.

John Peacock
It's not leaking, it's marking it's territory.

80 TR7, Brooklands Green, stock and not running for now

Underdog · Postby **Underdog** » 25 Oct 2007 23:46

Nice work but I'm a bit confused by your user name. I think I should have it. [:)]
Just got my 8 with a new 3.9 running a couple weeks ago. Nothing like hearing a new engine fire for the first time. Hope yours runs & sounds good too.

72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

mnypitTR8 · Postby **mnypitTR8** » 26 Oct 2007 04:21

When I established my username I had a TR8.

John Peacock
It's not leaking, it's marking it's territory.

80 TR7, Brooklands Green, stock and not running for now

jclay (RIP 2018) · Postby **jclay (RIP 2018)** » 26 Oct 2007 12:08

So, how are the neighbors?

Have fun, drive fast & safe, be kewl,

jclay

mb4tim · Postby **mb4tim** » 27 Oct 2007 02:28

John- there's a bit of a awaiting list on those bumpers...

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com

mnypitTR8 · Postby **mnypitTR8** » 28 Oct 2007 00:11

How long of a wait are we looking at? I am not going to be ready for a while. I still have to prep and paint under the hood first. The install the engine and get it running and the rest of the bugs worked out. Gonna probably be several months.

Neigbors leave me alone as long as I keep my garage closed when I am working on it. Not sure how we are going to paint it. Probably have to piss them off one more time.

Thanks
John

John Peacock
It's not leaking, it's marking it's territory.

80 TR7, Brooklands Green, stock and not running for now

mnypitTR8 · Postby **mnypitTR8** » 28 Oct 2007 00:36

Update on the neigborhood----Once my Lawyer sent a few letters and I sent enough huge pictures of real violations and shut the HOA presidents server down, I stopped getting letters. We sold the boat and now that the TR8 carcass is gone I can fit all my cars in the garage. I also think the jerkoff that was reporting me finally sold his house. And the best part is they went and fixed the real problems in the neigborhood and stopped bothering me about crap.

John Peacock
It's not leaking, it's marking it's territory.

80 TR7, Brooklands Green, stock and not running for now

mb4tim · Postby **mb4tim** » 28 Oct 2007 04:57

new orders will most likely not get out until after the new year. [:(]

But, I'm working hard to get the back orders out.

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com

John Clancy · Postby **John Clancy** » 28 Oct 2007 07:54

John, just in case you've missed them (and you probably haven't!) don't forget the front cylinder head to block bolts as they're not in place in the photo.

And what a strange location for the distributor! Do you find any improvement in timing as a result?!?

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Red · Postby **Red** » 28 Oct 2007 22:54

So that's what they look like underneath all the oil - I've always wondered!

Your alternator belt is looking a little loose. [;)]

Garry

1976 2.0 (soon to be 3.5!)FHC
http://reds-tr7.blogspot.com/

mnypitTR8 · Postby **mnypitTR8** » 29 Oct 2007 01:34

I wont be ready for the bumper before then anyway.

I figured the dizzy was best installed after the engine was in the car. The bolts for the front of the head were not correct, so I am trying to find suitable replacements.

I am trying to decide if I am going to install the clutch fan back to the engine or go with an electric. The clutch fan robs a lot of power.

John Peacock
It's not leaking, it's marking it's territory.

80 TR7, Brooklands Green, stock and not running for now

jclay (RIP 2018) · Postby **jclay (RIP 2018)** » 29 Oct 2007 17:37

Go with the electric! Safer and give you a lot more room in the engine bay.

Have fun, drive fast & safe, be kewl,

jclay

Beans · Postby **Beans** » 29 Oct 2007 20:46

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by mnypitTR8

... The clutch fan robs a lot of power<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Don't worry, you won't spot the difference [:p]

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1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
1981 TR7 DHC (not very well known yet, but back on the road)
Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
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colonel bogey · Postby **colonel bogey** » 30 Oct 2007 17:49

I went the electric fan route myself,absolutly brilliant better response from engine,still don't know why i didn't do it sooner.

Greg

'76 TR7 FHC Auto Java Green
"Colonel Bogey"

mb4tim · Postby **mb4tim** » 01 Nov 2007 01:57

what's the best fan and the best place to get it?

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com

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