[Fuel Gauge Misreading]

New "repro" senders are available. They have a plastic float. The holes are 30 degrees off and you need to bend the long rod about 30 degrees so it doesn't foul with the inner wall of the tank.

 

In the meantime, you can solder the hole in your float can if you find a tiny leak.

 

BUT MAKE SURE TO GET ALL THE FUEL OUT OF IT BEFORE APPLYING ANY HEAT OR YOU WILL BE PUT AWAY AS A "TERRORIST".

 

 

Don - Thanks as ever for sharing your experience and photos and I will try and avoid blowing myself up!

 

Miles

[Fuel Gauge Misreading]

TR Mitch - If only it was that simple!

 

Everyone - Thanks for the suggestions which I will work through methodically.

 

Don - If the metal float is leaking, is there proven repair given that it is probably permanently covered in petrol or does one have to locate a replacement float?

 

Thanks - Miles

[Fuel Gauge Misreading]

Recently the fuel gauge in my TR3A has started to move smoothly from 'full' (when it is) to 'empty' when only about 3 gallons of petrol have been used. Quite alarming the first time it happened.

 

I have read all that I can find on the Forum on this topic but have not see this precise problem recorded previously. Has anyone experienced the same issue?

 

I will be undertaking some basic testing based on what I have read here and in manuals but to test the sender unit, one manual casually says 'remove unit from tank'. I don't have access to the car at present but can the sender unit be removed with the tank in situ?

 

Miles

[Weber Carb Tuners]

It has been a while (so many other small tasks and so little time) but I promised to feedback on this.

 

Ultimately, I decided to try Tom Airey on the basis of another recommendation and proximity (he is in Hampshire). He is in his 70s, not cheap, but in my case, greatly improved the car and I am very pleased with the results. He immediately changed the size of the idler jets and put in cooler plugs - needed to cope with modern fuel formulation which has changed since the Webers were originally set up. There was an immediate and obvious improvement. Then after about 45 minutes of tuning on and off the rolling road I had a smooth running engine, with more power at lower revs and a cooler running engine (always a bonus with a 3A).

 

I have no connection with Tom other than as a satisfied customer but if you have Webers that need tuning and are in striking distance, definitely worth considering.

 

Miles

[Standard-Triumph Service Bulletins]

Alec

 

Thanks for the explanation - I should have known that you pioneers would have had this covered.

 

Regards - Miles

[Standard-Triumph Service Bulletins]

Bit slow to respond to this but although new to the Register it does seem to me that these documents are part of the heritage of the vehicles and may also have some practical use for owners. These considerations seem to fit in with the certain of the objectives and services of the Register so whilst I am sure there will always be individuals like you who will retain copies perhaps the Register should be a custodian of copies of all existing Bulletins if it is not already.

 

Miles

[TR3A - Minilite Replicas - Tyre Choice]

_{Thanks everyone for the prompt and useful responses.}

 

_{I am sure Michelin XAS are terrific but they are pretty expensive when one adds delivery, fitting, balancing.}

 

_{Deggers - thanks for pointing out the video. I have not been able to see it yet; internet down at home and cannot access it work (car porn?).}

 

_{Ashley - thanks for your expereinces and I note what you say about an aspect ration of less than 80%. By moving to say 165 x 80, the height of the sidewall height increases by just over a cm I think (if I have undrstood this all correctly) which makes things a bit tighter under the arches - but it seems that Clive and others with wheels like mine can accomodate the change on a TR3A. Incidentally Clive you may see me and my 3A in the Surrey hills occasionally as the car lives in Great Bookham altthough I live in North London.}

 

_{A couple of calls to Longstone and Camskill I think.}

 

_{Thanks again everyone. Miles}

[TR3A - Minilite Replicas - Tyre Choice]

I hesitate to raise this topic given all that has previously been written on the forum about tyre choice, (all (or most) of which I have read and learned a huge amount about tyres in general and those for use on a sidescreen car in particular).

 

However, despite my researches I am still left with a quite a range of commercially available tyres at present to choose from, so was hoping for some guidance / experiences from those with the same set up to help me narrow down that choice.

 

My 3A is presently shod with 5.5 x 15 minilite replicas with Michelin Classic tyres, 185 x 65 x 15. They seem fine (I suspect they have been on the car since it was restored more than a decade ago) There is no rubbing at any point (even when driving the car in anger around Le Mans). Not sure how relevant this is but the car was rebuilt to achieve improved performance (Webers, high lift cam, 4.1 -1 rear axle, etc.).

 

Were these tyres still available I would simply replace them as I have no experience of driving on anything else, but they are not. Hence, my search for replacements and the experiences / preferences of others running the same wheels on a TR3A.

 

Incidentally, the wear seems to be most pronounced on the inside half of the front tyres in particular. Obviously a tracking issue but any thoughts on that would also be appreciated.

 

Thanks - Miles

[Glove box Door]

I think I understand what you meant now Guy. I'm pretty sure mine is set back a little and you can see the curve. Only photo I can find at the moment is the red dash on p44 of Bill Piggott's 'Original TR2/3/3A' book. I'll have a closer look at these two spares which haven't been retrimmed tomorrow.

 

 

Brian

 

Off topic I know but I noticed the square aperture on the R/H side of the spare dash in your first photo. I can see a similar aperture under the vinyl of the dash on my car, although a little higher up. Any idea what it was for?

 

Miles

[Dark blue for sidescreen car]

Many thanks to all for taking the effort to search for and post photos; it has been very useful. I have also been searching past posts with the effect that I am now aware of more shades of blue out there in TR land than I new existed, and also less sure which I prefer. I still think Royal blue is top of the list (your car looks smashing Miles) but I also like the car off e-bay (Stuart thought it might be Mallard blue) and Winchester blue is a contender and is also an original colour.

 

Choices, choices....

 

Miles, If I PM you my e-mail address, could you send me a photo of your cars interior as well please?

 

Thanks once again

 

Dave

 

 

Dave please PM your email address and I will dig out some photos of the interior.

 

Miles

[Dark blue for sidescreen car]

Menno

 

Many thanks for the photo guidance. Typical of the support I have found on the Forums.

 

Miles

[Dark blue for sidescreen car]

As a new member / user I hope I have attached a photo of my TR3A shown on the left (on its way to the Le Mans Classic in 2008). I do not have the skills to post a larger version I am afraid. You may be able to open it in a larger scale in a new window.

 

This was rebuilt about 12 years ago (not by me) and at the time was painted I believe in Triumph Royal Blue, Paint Code 56 (which is available from Moss Europe). I think the dark blue is striking particularly with black and chrome / aluminium. I have seen one which looks just as good with silver painted wire wheels. The interior and dash are grey with dark blue piping. Looks fine. Not my choice and I think there are better interior colours than grey to go with the dark blue such as the red in Don's photo or a different shade of dark blue with contrasting piping.

 

Miles

[Weber Carb Tuners]

Thanks for the additional suggestions Roy and Ian. All of them are really appreciated.

 

Miles

[Weber Carb Tuners]

Derek and John

 

Many thanks for the recommendations. I had read about the legendary Pete Landar but was hoping he had a twin brother closer to home!

 

I will feed back any useful comments after I get this sorted.

 

Miles

[Weber Carb Tuners]

Can any member recommend engine tuners with genuine experience of Webers installed on a TR3A?

 

I am new to TR ownership and these forums which have already provided a huge amount of information and guidance, so thanks for that.

 

My TR was rebuilt about 10 years ago when various improvements were made to allow for higher output/performance including (but not limited to) an oil cooler, high lift cam, and twin Weber 45s. The cam was subsequently replaced with a milder road cam. Performance is good but the engine is far from smooth. Apart from steady motorway driving it spits, and cackles and belches!

 

From my research I suspect there are a number of contributory factors and it probably 'over-Webered'. However, identifying and addressing all these factors is beyond my competence (and time allowance!). Hence, my search for someone experienced with TR engine management and tuning generally but with specific Weber tuning expertise, which from my researches todate looks pretty thin on the ground.

 

The car is based in Surrey (I am in London) but I am happy to hear about anywhere in London, around London and the South East of England.

 

Thanks - Miles