Triumph 2000/2500/2.5Pi Short Engines (Recon)Reconditioned Short Engine Specification
All our Reconditioned ‘Short Engines’ (ie block, crank, pistons & rods) are built to the following specification;
- Crankshaft Re-ground
- New Main Bearings
- New Thrust Washers
- New Big end Bearings
- Cylinder Block Re-bored
- New Pistons & Rings
Please Note; A new oil pump MUST be fitted (part No. 217488). Oil pump, Cam, cam followers & sprockets are not supplied with short engines. Additional installation information & running-in details are supplied with every unit. Don’t forget that we can supply all the necessary gasket sets and components etc, required to build-up a short engine.
Short Engine Build-Up
When building up a short engine to a complete assembly, check the condition of timing chain, tensioner, sprockets, water pump, camshaft, cylinder head face (for flatness), valves, guides, cam followers, camshaft etc, and replace where necessary.
We supply all these components separately if required along with gasket sets, oil seals, spigot bush, oil filter etc.
The condition of the radiator is crucial to ensure proper and efficient cooling – either replace or have tested professionally (see Warranties), as are all the hoses and thermostat, we strongly recommend these are examined carefully, or replaced as a matter of course.
Ensure correct strength anti-freeze is used in the cooling system. Carburettors should be in good working order with mixture and balance set correctly.
Short Engine and Cylinder Block Identification
Recessed or Non-Recessed Cylinder Bores?
Late engines have a Recessed Lip at the top of the cylinder bores adjacent to the block face, necessitating a particular type of head gasket, which can be identified by a ‘Tag’ which stands proud at the rear of the block.
Early engines have Non-Recessed bores, and do not have a tag on the head gasket.
Reconditioned Exchange Engines
Please check existing engine number to ensure correct unit is ordered. Units are supplied ‘off the shelf’ either as a full engine or a short engine. Alternatively, we can recondition your existing engine if required. Prior to purchasing an engine, please contact us to establish what ancillaries should be removed. The old exchange unit must be serviceable. Refer to latest Price Guide for details.
Important Notice; Power Assisted Steering
Identification of Front Engine Mounting Plate
If your vehicle has Power Assisted Steering, you will need to check that the Front Engine Mounting Plate on the Engine unit supplied has the appropriate mounting bracket for the P.A.S. Pump, if not, it will be necessary to re-fit the mounting plate from your old unit. NB; this note also applies to vehicles with manual steering where the front engine plate differs from the one fitted to the engine we have supplied. (The engine mounting plate fits behind the timing cover). We can supply the necessary gaskets if required to facilitate removal & refitting of the engine plate.
For Engine Oils, refer to Accessories - Lubricants & Fluids.
5.1 Litres oil capacity (Sump & Filter).