Hamish
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8 hours ago, Trumpy3 said:
Non vented cap??? When I fitted a new alloy cover, I used a non vented TR4 cover and cap. My crank case vent was, and still is, directed to a catch tank beside the battery. The catch tank vented to the rear air cleaner. Next time on the track and after about 2 laps (short 2K circuit ) I became a smoke screen. Back in the pits I found the oil level down about 2 litrs and the catch tank full. Removed the rocker cover cap, and fixed with a zip tie, I fitted a Chux,wipe. Finished the remainder of the meet without issues. Back home I fitted a separate rocker cover breather fed to the catch tank. That was about 10 - 12 years ago and have never needed to drain the catch tank since. So does the engine need a rocker breather???? Mine did. At leased when driven hard. I always drove to the track and I had no troubles on the way down, about 150mls.
Brian
Jenvey throttle bodies Brian ?
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Mike I fitted a couple of classic looking interior light over the door openings of my 3a hardtop - thought I’d add the wiring whilst doing the refurb and headlining.
but I only have them switched at the light unit. And a makeshift plug to aid hardtop removal.
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1 hour ago, Deggers said:
Healey 4000
I see you've already got a big hitter lined up for the ongoing thread in Alec's Inn, Hamish.
Might take a while to get to that one.
Ha ha I was going to wait for the Peugeot 2008 range but the Healey 4000 is very aspirational on that thread.
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Hi I had never heard of this model until recently
I bet you guys can fill in the gaps.
the talk of a twin cam 300bhp version would have been very exciting.
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Sounds like a job for a bearing sealant locktight
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Not done this. But I did let my hgv class 1 lapse and wished I hadn’t.
as you say once gone ……7.5 tonnes like trailer use is useful occasionally
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Well Graham, that’s certainly a sad state and you need answers. Typically such failure is a lack of oil or too tight a tolerance on a new build.
what is clear is that you will certainly need to trip everything and a thorough clean as any of that swarf debris needs to be removed or you will be back in the same boat on any part rebuild.
wouldn't wish this catastrophe on anyone. Good luck with the new build.
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That’s a proper skinny lightweight flywheel.
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Happy Birthday Wayne
Thanks for all the TR work
H
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That’s probably a wrap on the Porsche
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Is this why the French had yellow headlights ?
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7 hours ago, TorontoTim said:
Hi Hamish,
Yes I have a bunch - I'll dig them out and post some.
My profile pic here, FYI, is taken on the Top of the World highway between Yukon and Alaska on the Alcan 5000 rally back in 2014. That's Jan leaning against the TR looking out at the clouds in the valley below.
Tim
May be start a new thread
be great to see the rally pictures
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Happy Birthday Christian
and a safe and successful 2024 season.
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7 hours ago, TorontoTim said:
Tim
do you have any pictures of your rally triumph used in anger in the winter or any dirty sideways action ?
would love to see them.
H
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7 hours ago, qkingston said:
Interesting; how do you tell the difference?
Rgds David
The early badges the world was flat……..
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2 hours ago, Deggers said:
Very true, Iain . . .
It's usually just the horns.
(I'll get my coat)
Deggers
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Or just leave it and drive it
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No connection. Just thought it’s a nice car to just get on and use at a fair price
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Well I guess the club can work out how many that would involve thus the cost to the club and decide if it’s a good way to celebrate the 55 years.
as a member I’d be happy to acknowledge the club and more importantly the early members.
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1 hour ago, RobH said:
A bit American though. Surely for a UK club that should be a 'two-bob' ?
Great marketing idea Rob.
that could be the club subs for the year for any members who joined in the clubs first 5 years
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We can make a big deal of it when it’s an interesting number
55 the double nickel sounds like an opportunity
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Looking forward to the video Chef
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John
you need full instructions from the engine builder. Has the initial “fast” running for the cam been done - often 20mins as 2k rpm on the first run of the engine.?
as to general running in. As above get the choke in as soon as the engine runs with out it
and do an number of heat cycles in your 400 mile eg 6 separate run outs. And after 100mikes don’t be too cautious with the revs lots of short bursts and not just sustained constant motoring.
like I say ask the engine builder
this was one of my early running in runs
And this was less that 700miles on the new engine and after “1st service” and head check.
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I have used these for a few seasons now and no complaints, free revving and well balanced and the bores are good.
a better option than 60 year old originals imho.
Sealing an interference fit
in TR6 Forum
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Jonny
now intrigued as to what the job is. Can you share pictures of the project you have ongoing. ?