[Replacing suspension trunnions]

Phil,  reaming the bushes is normal, use an adjustable parallel reamer if you can. You may want to check the diameter of the mating pin to ensure it is not over-size, the last set of new trunnions I bought were dimensionally challenged!

Cheers, Mike

[Advice on TR3A purchase - what to look out for]

My only additional contribution to Richard's great list is that you be very suspicious of any modification from standard, important to know who did it with a check of their expertise.

Dampers, steering, Over-Drive and brake conversions - great if done expertly but a dangerous & expensive business if not!

Cheers

Mike

 

[generator upgrade]

Graham,

putting aside cable current capacity, it is possible to retain the regulator and associated generator wiring if you want apparent originality. Remove of all the regulator entrails and add two links under the terminals. The space inside can be used for spares/tools/alarms etc.

 

With a standard loom, H4 Halogens and a Pacit fan I have continued to use my standard wiring loom (c. 1978 from C& with and ACR17 alternator. I did the math at the time and concluded the cables were all up to it without relays etc. That was >20 years ago and all has been OK.

 

I can post the regulator mods if interested, although if you are going to run several kW of lighting this may not be for you!

MIke

[Tr4a- Replacing differential pinion seal - remove driveshaft?]

Hi Jim,

Yes, this would make a great article and support another one that's in the funnel. I have a couple of questions and a request, could you ping me at Technical@tr-register.co.uk?

Regards,

Mike

[armstrong rear shocks]

I (so we) have had contact from an organisation who claim to have experienced an increasing number of seriously over stiff Armstrong shocks recently fitted to TRs - so stiff that the splines are stripping with obvious concerns for chassis integrity. Is this a subject that already has wheels under it?

 

Mike Jennings

[TR3B FAN BELT & ELECTRIC FAN.]

My own experience is that the e-fan resolved over heating when stationary on hot days and improved warm-up on cold ones. The 'standard' fan actually impedes air flow above 50mph and allegedly liberates 1HP when removed!. Fan can be fitted without removing the front but it's a knuckle scraping experience. My Pacit fits snugly between the rad and a Revington thin belt conversion. Only issue has been alternator pulleys working loose, not sure aluminium is the best material for these.

 

go for it!

Mike