u/RileyCargo42

Currently talking with a shop about engine work, and I met a guy who gave me a free 1jz single turbo. I plan on just running NA for a while but will over build the engine.

The 2 questions I had for anyone who has sent their engine to a machine shop.

1 has anyone sleeved the 1.5l to 1.6?

2 can I run a draw through setup with an intercooler?

While the engine is in the shop I can work on the floor, differential and transmission.

This is my 1978 Triumph Spitfire, flooded only once! Ive been restoring it over the summer and surprisingly enough it likes being worked on...

...even though we had to hammer out pistons #2, #3, #4 due to sand and a rust ring. Everything checks out in measurements for the engine (surprisingly) so I plan on sending it to a machine shop!

This is a 1957 TR2 I bought untested and turned out to have a headgasket issue, and was just unlocked today.

The engine turns freely, the valves all move freely as well. I'm located in South Florida, in the Ft Lauderdale area, more location info will be sent to the seller.

Honestly I dont have the time for it because I wanted a drop in replacement and it needs a rebuild IMO, I really want someone to take it so I dont scrap it.

I was always wanting an windscreen car and I never plan to drive this car with its top up. Realistically though is anyone in the market for the factory glass and soft top? How much would they be worth? (If I get like 400obo total I'd be cool)

I have all good glass and window crank systems work but need a great cleaning, and I'm willing to give the part around the windshield too. The soft top is rough but its there and I'll include it. Im local to the Ft Lauderdale area.

I was wondering about the headrest faring too as that seems interesting especially to hide the roll bar.

Also I have this locked TR2 engine for sale for like $100

Currently on a 400+/- mile road trip and we're about to drive this new to us ranchero home. Our current issue is it has a holly 11761 that wont activate its secondaries, since its vacuum operated we cant rule that out.

Otherwise any advice or data regarding wiring diagrams or spare parts? We know it needs some work but it's a driver.

Not only are all the pistons out! But the cam and the lifters too!

Now the moment of truth! It's going to a shop to get magnafluxed and we'll see if its a good candidate for a rebuild!

Total time: 40hrs in the bath

Total hammering time: 10min a piston (between 5 people, 2min per person)

This is my 1500 motor that im trying to unlock and fully rebuild! Flooded during hurricane ian it sat for a few years. So far everything is measuring good so no reason to not attempt a rebuild of the current block!

I used tons water and 3 cups of vinegar at 49%. So far the vinegar has eaten away 50% of the rust hopefully tomorrow I can pull it out and remove the remaning pistons.

Edit: forgot to add it sat at this point for just under a day, I'll put out an update after the baking soda bath!

Back with my $400 spitfire! We pulled the engine and got a piston out but can't get the cam out or 2,3, and 4. I'm looking to sleeve the engine since there's no direct replacements anywhere near me or are in a similar condition and, I might have the shop remove the other stuck pistons. (I broke #2 because it was cracked anyway and I didn't realize I broke through)

So far aside from the electric, engine, rust repair everything is going well and I still haven't spent a dime!

(Note this is a learning project so engine swaps are considered as long as they directly bolt to the stock transmission. Non stock engines will be replaced apon finding a stock replacement/ repaired original)

After 3000hrs of use my moza petals clutch spring exploded.

Got #1 out and decided to pressure wash the engine! The crank was mint and then we broke #2 trying to get it out. No worries though as this engine is definitely getting machine work!

Im planning a 0.060 overbore or sleeves, whichever is cheaper!

I got this 400$ flooded spitfire 1500 to rebuild and I was wondering if anyone here had some advice!

So far we're doing damage assessments and the more stuff moves the more free it gets. I'm really wondering what else I should be aware of before I pull the crank and pistons.

Edit: forgot to mention that the flood was hurricane ian and that this is mostly for learning so its getting rebuilt even if it sends a rod through the pan.

This is the progress after 2 weeks on the flooded spitfire 1500 (78)! Flooded in hurricane Ian and yet I'll still revive it!

Currently I have done a full brake cleaning, (old hardware was still good!) and now we're working on getting the engine to a machine shop!

Honestly the worst bit of this car is the sand, its corse, rough, irritating and it gets EVERYWHERE! (Thats what's in #2)

Its on the way home now! Only 2hrs to go!

A 1500 spitfire from 78' I dont know much about it but its definitely going to get a full rebuild to its engine!

Interior is toast and it turned into a submarine during a flood so I definitely have my work cut out for me!