[Guess What I Found!]

That makes sense....thanks Pete.

 

Tony

[Guess What I Found!]

I'm very surprised that the 4A only has one 'T' shirt. Is it not possible to fit 2 as per the TR5 chassis and make it stronger?

 

You'll get there Rodger, it will be great when it's finished....

 

Tony

[Clutch plates and stuff]

+1 on the Koyo Rodger.

 

Tony

[Betty is dieseling]

Cheers Pete, I understand what you mean now.

 

Tony

[Betty is dieseling]

Hi Peter,

 

I refer you to your previous post #7. You are confusing me a tadd me lad.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Trailing arm stud jig?]

There ya go, how many times do you want tellin?? ... UNC it!.... :lol:

 

Tony

 

PS. Thanks Mick, you said what I was trying to say (my wife does that too just like Rogers)...

 

Tony

[Trailing arm stud jig?]

Yes Simon but is that a UNF or UNC that Stuart tightened? I think you will find it was UNC.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Trailing arm stud jig?]

Simon,

 

Why on earth do you want to use standard UNF helicoils when the UNC ones are praised by all to be stronger?

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Gearbox taper pin sheared]

I agree with Rodger, a parallel pin is actually a much stronger proposition (with a cross pin for extra security).

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Betty is dieseling]

You should be using premium fuel...full stop.

 

Tony

[Brakes - they work but not well -]

If the handbrake locks the rear brakes then I would be looking at the master cylinder, especially the seals for the rear brakes.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Rear trailing arm adjustable brackets]

Yes but over a tiny mileage compared with road cars. They wont let go immediately or we'd know. "TR keeps falling on me 'ead"

 

Yes, but they haven't failed at all have they?. If you have information of one of these 'letting go', please share it with us Peter.

 

Tony

[Reproduction parts]

Ian,

 

I understand what you are trying to convey but I can't possibly imagine that TR manufacture would be that wildly different considering Rich had to remove one inch of material to make the tunnel cover fit, the same goes for other 'repro' parts. We have discussed this subject at length but it's time the major suppliers were put in the frame.

 

Tony

[Reproduction parts]

Reproduction parts

 

I am restoring a Triumph TR4a. Recently I bought a fibre glass gear box tunnel. I've also in the past bought other repro bits. When you ring the supplier and ask if these parts are supposed to fit, the response is, " They are repro parts, what do you expect?" We drive these cars and restore them, are we so gullible to expect these expensive replacement parts to fit?

Answers on a postage stamp. Ray.

 

Sorry but I think their reply is disgusting considering what we are being charged for these 'repro' parts. Please let us (me) know who the supplier was as I'm looking at getting one soon but I don't want to buy off your supplier.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Rear trailing arm adjustable brackets]

I couldn't find any references to a failure anywhere Rodger and loads of these brackets have been sold. I can't understand people knocking their safety without any facts to substantiate their argument.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[pesky door handles]

Hi Alan,

 

Another way round it is to do what I did... link below.

 

http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/32885-stupid-pins-in-the-door-handles/?hl=%2Bdoor+%2Bhandle

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Rear trailing arm adjustable brackets]

I'm not mad - just a little quirky

 

Have a look at this article - it may prove my sanity

 

http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/Suspension/AdjRS/AdjRS.htm

 

Roger

 

If that doesn't convince you to use adjustable brackets then nothing will, saves heaps of time. I totally recommend them.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[MICROSQUIRT CONVERSION]

Hi Nick,

 

I'm running an MSII (Megasquirt 2) but if my maps will be of any use let me know.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[MICROSQUIRT CONVERSION]

Nick,

 

8mm is more thane adequate for a return. We (Ihave EFI too), are using a much lower fuel pressure than the mechanical Lucas system. I have a swirl pot fitted in my boot (trunk), and my return goes into this. I never have the fuel starvation problem when cornering and I don't have a filter on the return as it has been pushed through a filter already and a second one is overkill.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Refitting lower trunnion]

That's correct Dave.

 

Tony

[4A Screen Frame refurb']

Roger,

 

You've tidied your garage, sign of a sick mind lol.

 

Mick Richards

 

Hey, I resemble that remark..... :D

 

Well done Rodger (on fitting the glass not tidying up)...

 

Tony

[Accelerator cable]

Hi Tim

I replaced mine a couple of years ago with a home made one using Teflon coated bike cable parts, it gives a much smoother operating cable, was cheaper than a replacement standard cable and I've enough left over for another one.

RonA

 

Hi Tim,

 

I did the same,it's smooth as silk and works well.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Replacing throttle bodies]

Hi Graze,

Following on from Peter's comments regarding alignment. After fitting the throttle bodies, have a look down them and check the alignment with the cylinder head ports (use a mirror). I have yet to see a throttle body hole line up correctly. You can adjust the throttle body by enlarging the hole where the bottom split pin is a small amount which will give a little movability or you can adjust the cylinder head ports to match. This will actually rob you of some HP if not aligned and affects the airflow.

 

Cheers

 

Tony

 

Edit:

 

It will also pay you check that the holes in the gasket between line up correctly as these tend to be off sometimes.

[TR4 Rebuild]

Out of interest Rodger, how many base coats (colour) did you put on?

 

Cheers

 

Tony

[Should I replace my original rad?]

Love the coke method Dave, never thought of that. Say hi to the family for us hopefully we will catch up again soon.

 

Cheers

 

Tony and Donna