Subject: Re: [lro] Anyone tried this?
Message-ID: <003b01c3ec29$4bcfcdf0$0c00a8c0@WAYNE>
Wayne lee wrote:
I have just recently sold my 67 P5 MKIII Coupe which was the last year for
the 3 Liter. If the engine is from a later 3 Liter with the Weslake
Head,it's a big plus. Noticable improvement in power from my older P5
and it
had better fuel economy too. I have a 4 - Speed
w/overdrive for the 3-Liter for sale if anyone has a use for one.
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I think the 3L was replaced by the 2.6 because of the connecting rod
length in the 3L and distortion/breakage resulting from occasional high
torque demands when used in a LR. The Weslake head is an improvement,
but unless you want to chase down and fiddle with a bunch of obscure
bits, converting to that is bothersome. (Just perusing the parts books
has deterred me, and that's with having all the bits at hand). If it has
the Weslake head, that's good, but even without its still good. In good
tune they are incredibly smooth running, what with 7 main bearings and all.
Anyway, I'd have an interest in the 4spd with OD setup. Do have a good
working setup and another to back that up, but there's room in the barn
for more. Alas, the crankshafts at output on the 3 liters are different
so converting an autobox is more than I'd like to do, so it would go to
spare. If it needs a good home let me know.
see ya on the old road,
jim '61 88" SW w/OD, hubs, 16's, 1 Bbl Weber (econobox?) 'Selig'
'60 P5 MkI LHD, 4 spd w/OD 'Olive(r)'
2 '63 P5 MkII LHD, autobox
'64 P5 MkII LHD autobox
Bethel, Vt.
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