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Thanks - I'll check both. I remember when I shipped my Morris I just engaged with the shipping lines and drove my car to Folkstone and off it went....
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I'm beginning to think about shipping my TR4A back to the US - exactly where I imported it from in the 1990's. I am the same owner - in the US originally, in the UK, and will continue owning it in the States.
Anyone with recent experience either way? My car is probably going to be shipped to Boston. I know RoRo is cheaper but what about possible damage? Last time I shipped a car (14 years ago) I did a partial container and that arrived fine.
The interesting wrinkle here is that the car was shipped as part of my "personal possessions" in the 1990's; I would bring it back under the same heading - if possible. That said, I also still have the US plates and the reg for them is still valid!
Anyway, trying to get an idea of a preferred shipper, means of shipping and any other helpful suggestions. Thank you!
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Bought the Iridium NGK. Gapped to .28 - I'll let you know how I get on!
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Good point - these plugs seem to run £6-8 each, or more
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I heard the iridium are good for a clean burn if you spend a lot of time in traffic, or don't drive that often. Also have been told to set the gap to .28 for a hotter burn for the same reason?
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I've got Champion in at the moment, but seem to have a problem with one plug. They are OK but don't burn as clean as others. Someone mentioned NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs. Honestly, they are 4x the cost of a champion. Does anyone have thoughts on these?
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Wow - learn something every day. That vinegar did the trick - no trace. Many thanks!
While applying it I ran into another car owner who said he uses vinegar too - as drips were "part of life" in the garage. Well, first time for me - lucky I guess.
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Ok - going to give it a go today. Will let you know results..
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Ok - I'll give it a go - I've got cider vinegar - problem?
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0k - had been thinking about toothpaste or light polish but I think this is a chemical thing
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I park in a garage with about 50 other cars, under a purpose-built mansion block - about mid-70's. The garage ceiling is plagued by drips, many of which form mini-stalactites with lumps of stalagmites on the floor - not terribly large, mind you.
I have a dry spot - been there for years. Today moved the car to better light to clean it - and noticed drips on the paintwork. I moved it, wiped the drips and moved it again. Just when I was finished I noted a rather large drip which had been sitting on the bonnet for just a few minutes - but long enough.
I wiped it off but no luck; I could feel it with my nail. Mind you I have a silicone coat on the paint - and the drip and subsequent run has left an ugly streak. A drip nearby scraped off with my nail, and the drip overrun on the chrome came off with my nail - but nothing getting this meter and a half long streak off my bonnet.
Any chemists out there? Silicone and calcium? Should I try toothpaste? I have no idea where to begin - except a soft damp cloth in water doesn't do it.
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I've got rubber mats that do the job but just don't look quite as nice as carpet ones. I'm sure there are some offerings..does Skinner do mats?
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I bought a pair that have turned out to be rubbish - sort of like cardboard (see photo). I have rubber mats but they just don't have a nice look. Anyone have a pair they like that aren't too expensive to buy new and they would recommend?
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Hi Tim - I've got an original LHD 4A. The only difference from original on my gauges is the that the two lower instruments of the four (temp and charging indicators) were "switched" by my garage here in London when I had the new dash installed. Otherwise, what you see is what you got in the US in 1966. Someday I'll "right" it but can't be fussed at the moment - I can see everything fine.
Ron
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Hi - I find I'm under my car a great deal. Can anyone recommend a very low to the ground mechanic's creeper that is also sturdy and (!) comfortable?
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Hi - I think this is probably a great place to ask. I've just put a new set of Michelins on the car and (to me) they look a bit dull. Can anyone recommend a tire polish that won't hurt the rubber and can enhance the tires? Just a darker/wet - I don't need super gloss!
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Think about LED lights for the brakes; I did the BMW switch and the LED's at the same time and pleased with both.
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Tony, I can only say that I have driven both and much prefer mine (4.1) around town. On the motorway, with overdrive, the engine is quite smooth. Have gotten the car up to 100 with no problems or exceedingly high revs. So, it's a matter of "feel" and personal taste, I think, for the diff you prefer..
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From an early edition of the TR-Register Magazine:
For the TR4 there were two rear axles; 3.7-1 which had a serial number starting with BT1 and 4.1 whose serial numbers started with CT1 (here there is some confusion as they could have been reversed in parts manuals, but duly noted that the two different axle ratios were available on both the 4 and 4A)
4A serial numbers started with 50001 or BTC 50001 (so mine was the 83rd 4.1/1 ordered for the 4A)
Somewhere I was told that the 4.1/1 ratio only made sense with overdrive; Having had a 3.7 fitted on mine for a week I thought it "lugged" in low gears and promptly had my original 4.1 refitted. Happy ever since.
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Pretty sure this is the number, but note that it's "BTC" which denotes the 4.1 to 1 ratio. So BTC 50083
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is this the wrong number? -
Tony, I'll try and check over the next few days but the diff has been rebuilt twice so I don't know whether or not the numbers still match, however I have the U.S. higher gear ratio so perhaps the casing was kept.
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Just to plug my 66 TR4A in (from my Heritage letter - not a certificate - from the archive and library in Studley, Warwicks dated 1987 and costing $5.00! - yes, USD!)
Chassis CTC/63536-LO (Left-hand drive and Overdrive)
Engine Number: CT/63562-E (anyone know what the "E" means? apart from "Engine"?)
Body Number: 64250/CT
Specification: LHD, North American Export
Built: 15 December 1965
Despatched: 10 January 1966
Destination (Dealer) Standard Motor Triumph Co. Ltd, Baltimore USA
Details of Equipment: Wire Wheels, Overdrive, Independent Rear Suspension, Heater and 165 Michelin X Radial tires
Colour: Triumph Racing Green
Trim: Black (leather)
Hood (top) Black
Key Numbers: 917, 890
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Looks like a metal dash from TR-4 days - was that standard during the early 4-A run?
Shipping my car from the UK back to US - any recommendations?
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Got it - thanks!