[TR2 conversion to front disc brakes]

Thanks to everyone for the advice.

It is now clear to me that the link/hub/disc assemblys that I have are for the smaller triumphs.

 

Therefore I am in the market for the complete assembly, if possible, of vertical links, suspension arms and steering arms, hubs, discs and calipers from a late TR4 or 4a as suggested by Stuart.

 

Can anyone help?

 

Regards

 

Rod

[TR2 conversion to front disc brakes]

Hi everyone,

My 2 is currently being restored, after being off the road since '85, and I'm considering a number of improvements as it proceeds.

 

I've read in a post by Trevor S that converting to late TR4 front discs is the best way forward.

Has anyone any advice on how to do this, what parts are needed (e.g. do I need to obtain the whole vertical link/hub/disc/caliper assembly?), how to identify the late TR4 parts, etc, etc?

 

I have in fact recently picked up a pair of front vertical link/hub/disc assemblys amongst some spares for the rebuild. I was told that these assemblys are for a TR4, but the links look too short to me, and the discs are only ~9½" diameter, not nearly 11". I think that these could in fact be for a Vitesse/GT6, are there any other identification marks that I could look for?

 

Also, assuming the ones I have are not suitable, does anyone have, or know anyone who has, the parts I need for sale?

 

Thanks in anticipation,

 

Rod

[tr2 advice sought]

Hi - my 2 is currently being restored, after being off the road since '85, and I'm considering a number of improvements as it proceeds.

I note Trevor S your comment about converting to late TR4 front discs - I'd like to convert to discs, have you any advice on how to do this, what parts (e.g. hubs?) are needed etc?

 

On +ve to -ve earth conversion, I vaguely recall changing mine back in ~1980 by, I think, just changing over the battery terminals after seeking advice. It worked, but I'm sure there is a better way.

 

Regards,

 

Rod

[4A engine]

The weight is about 34.6 stones incl. carbs.

MadMarx - Thanks to you too. You indicate about 220kg inc carbs (no carbs on the one I'm picking up). I'm definitely looking at a hoist and van.

 

Rod

[4A engine]

Thanks Rhodri and Tony.

 

It's a complete engine (not sure about the flywheel) so it seems I'm looking at 180 to 200kg. I think I'll invest in a fold-up 1tonne engine hoist and hire a small van to do the job.

 

The two man lift advice reminds me of a day about 20 odd years ago when my parents were moving house and I just couldn't take all my TR spares away. So an old 4 cylinder block went in the large skip hired to clear out all the junk my dad had accumulated. It took three of us (me, my wife and my dad) and the assistance of a scaffolding pole to get it in there, then a relation of my brother in law spotted it, asked if he could have it, and just leaned in and picked it up!

 

Rod

[4A engine]

Hi,

I need to pick up a complete engine I've bought. Can anyone tell me what the weight is so I ensure I get the right equipment etc?

 

Thanks

Rod