Hallo Gijs, we’ve met at the Dutch National Triumph Day July 3th. I was in my TR7 but had to leave earlier. I think we are in this
picture.
Nice to hear your Dolomite 1850 is running well!
About your Sprint engine: there are many ways to rebuild your engine. On the cheap, you could search for a 100-euro TR7 engine and use the bottom end (which has exactly the same block, crank and rods). After checking over, you can then build it up using your Sprint pistons, 16V head and timing gear.
If you want to retain your original engine, another option is to re-sleeve the block with liners so the bores will be back to standard piston size (you may find it easier to find std size pistons than oversize).
Last option could be a brand new 1850 block (see :
Rimmers), re-sleeve to Sprint piston size (block is the same) and find new std Mahle Sprint pistons. That’s what I did
I’ll contact you offline, as I have some history of your Sprint and might know a TR7 engine for sale…
And another thing: what’s a Restoration thread without pictures