67-1959 TR3A starter/solenoid, engine assembly begins

Block is back from the shop, and reassembly begins. Not as much progress as desired but work travel starts soon so this video is to catch dad up on where I'm at. Cameo appearance by Sir Nicholas...

[@johnsmith-js9nv]

Looking good Mike. Pretty decent progress.

[@mikeg5877]

thanks so much John, I hope you are well and driving season is in full swing wherever you are!

[@johnsmith-js9nv]

@@mikeg5877 WI weather got decent this week but I’m still working on the TR3. 🙄

[@cheftush]

Bummer about the seal Mike. Looking great though! That’s the fun stuff!

[@mikeg5877]

Thank Tush. Minor setback all things considered m

[@redfoxclassics]

The crank does look pretty sexy :D With the head and block skim, especially with the valves requiring shimming, you may find you need shims under the rocker pedestals to keep the rocker geometry right (20 thou to compensate for your 8+12 skim would be my thought). I think that’s the right move in this case, but check me on it as I’ve only ever built one engine so can’t claim super expertise!

[@mikeg5877]

Thanks for suggestion... talked to my machine shop and he said if the shims are readily available it wouldn't hurt to do it, but he also didn't think that was enough to make much of a difference... as long as the valve lash was properly set he thought it would be fine.

[@barenekid9695]

Just look at that Iron Age engine 2 liters 3 main bearings... No crank counter weights.
Even Briggs 'n Stratton did better.