reconditioning engine

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simon b

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Hello All,

I have a 1974 260 2 seater in my garage which was running until a few years back. The engine is a 2.8, which I would like to replace with a recon 2.6. Can anybody suggest the best way to go. Not looking to do this immediately, but would like some advice whether to buy one and get it reconned or buy one 'off the shelf'. Can anybody make any recommendations for companies or individuals who do this? A rough idea of how much it would cost?

Thanks very much,

Simon B
 
Hi Simon

Quick question, any particular reason why you want to replace the 2.8 with the 2.6 or is this just for "matching" purposes

The 2.8 is a torquier engine that will produce a better seat of the pants drive due to its longer stoke, whilst the 2.6 is an intermediate engine that originally utilised quiet poor flat top carbs that are generally considered worldwide to be better used as boat anchors than carburettors.

There are a number of sources that could supply you a reconditioned or second hand engine, scour the classfieds, post a wanted ad or contact
Duncan Pearcy of the Zfarm or PM Dave Jarman of DJ road and race they might be able to point you towards something
 
Does the 2.8 need reconditioning Simon? If it does then why not recondtion yours? It's a much better engine to base future performance mods on, and stock it's great, as already mentioned, as it's much torquier.
 
Hello Both,

Thanks very much for the replies. I had intended for two reasons to replace the 2.8 back to a 2.6. First, I wanted to get the car back to original, but more importantly it never ran well with the 2.8. Perhaps the problem was incorrect carbs or ancilliaries. Will investigate further. The engine didn't smoke and ran smoothly, but with a lack of power and was difficult to start. So on balance I think the best thing is to recon this engine and check out what is holding it back.

Will swat up in my books!

Thanks again,

Simon B
 
Simon, hopefully it wont need a recondition.

I would definately perform a compression test on it, as this will give you a very good idea as to how internally the engine is. Compression testers are cheap to buy and the test is easy, will be happy to talk you through it if need be.

Once you have done that then you will know what needs to be done. But from what you have said it sounds as if the timing wasnt correct or your carbs were not set up right.
 
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