Guest Posted August 20, 2000 Share Posted August 20, 2000 Just curious what other opinions are about owning a spare engine and trany for their classic? do you think it's a waste of time and money or a good idea? I have a '62 special deluxe and I am considering doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLark Posted August 20, 2000 Share Posted August 20, 2000 IMHO, it would only be worthwhile if you wanted to make a prolonged project out of rebuilding the spare, and would then have the original to drive the car during the project.<P>Don't think it makes much sense to have a spare engine unless you plan a swap in the near future.<BR><P>------------------<BR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted August 21, 2000 Share Posted August 21, 2000 I dissagree. It depends on how much the second engine costs and whether you have the space and ability to properly store it. If you can get a decent motor and tranny for a good price, they can be stored for a rainy day and for whatever spare parts can be had with them. <P>I have a spare everything for my TR6 from an old parts car I canniblized which I intend to use for restoration pieces and spares. The engine has been coated inside the cylinders with fogging oil and is manually rotated every few months to keep it from freezing up. A small price to pay compared to the cost of TR6 parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted August 21, 2000 Share Posted August 21, 2000 By the way, it was a <I> very </I> good thing I saved the tranny. The newly rebuilt tranny in my TR6 (from the most reputable rebuilder in the U.S.) was installed just before I bought it. Only problem, the guy I bought it from thought it was filled with gear lube by his assistant, the assistant thought the reverse . Six months of driving left me with a tranny full of brand new burnt bearings. <P>Oh well, live & learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted August 21, 2000 Share Posted August 21, 2000 Dave, that had to be a hard lesson, but i'll bet you make it a point to check fluid levels and not trust any one but yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted August 21, 2000 Share Posted August 21, 2000 Did you ever check the tranny fluid in a TR6? First you pull the driver's seat..... After the center section of the floor is unbolted and removed, then you can get to the fluid port to check the level.<P>I love British cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Deering Posted August 21, 2000 Share Posted August 21, 2000 If You're talking about a 215 CID aluminum engine here, this is probably one of those rare instances where it makes good sense to have a spare engine. GOOD ones are just too hard to come by (even though I know a fellow who has 60-70 of them).<BR> Hoard Away!! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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