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Anyone know of a decent TR engine builder in the south east? My engine is all new and rebuild but has an imbalance in the bottom end. I’m told that the crank bearing caps are out of line (no idea why or how as it’s been through so many builds) As such engine needs to come out, stripped and line bored etc. Any thoughts welcomed.
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Folks one of my winter projects was to move the ignition coil from the side of the block, to the left inner wheel arch. I always thought having the coil on the block subjected it to a lot of heat, plus there were already two holes on the inner arch that looked factory to me that fit the coil bracket, (does anyone else have these holes on their car?), so I thought “why not”? Anyway, today I drove the car for the first time this year and when I got home I found a misting of oil on the side of the block, the oil head/filter, the distributor pedestal, basically that entire area. With the engi -
Just looking to get a new battery for my 4A. At present the terminals are engine side with + on drivers side (RHD car). Trying to find this terminal arrangement (T1) for a battery of suitable size (50-60Ah 450-600CCA) is proving a bit of an issue. Those I have seen today have the + on front right of battery (T0 arrangement) and mine is front left. I have read that up to the 4A the terminals were bulkhead side and from 5 onwards were engine side. The batteries I have seen would have to be fitted with terminals next to bulkhead with battery label facing away from engine. Not too fussed about ori
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I am going to fit an oil catch tank to the inner wing of my 3A. I will need to make one of these fittings to push into the hole in the side of the block with a AN10 thread on it. Not a problem to turn one on the lathe with a thread on but does anyone know the diameter of the hole in the block where it pushes into? I will run a second tube to a mounting on the side of the rocker cover using black braided nylon tubing with AN10 fittings. This will hopefully provide better breathing to the engine especially the top as that has a tiny hole in the cap and hopefully prevent extra oil being
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Probably open a bag or worms with this one but here goes. Whilst the car is up on axle stands with the diff out I thought I would drain the engine oil take the sump off see if it needs straightening and refit to again try and stop some more of my cars identity crisis. It thinks it's the Torrey Canyon. However what oil to use I have no idea whats in it or for how long. In the past I have used Valvoline 20W50 VR1 racing oil in the Avenger but it was a high revving semi comp engine. TRGB suggest Penrite 20w/60 but the problem is our engines need more than 5 litres and I am not sure you can get P
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Hi all - I'm admitting defeat and asking for help (this is akin to asking for directions) I've rebuilt the engine in my '6 and cannot get it to run properly, if it starts it farts and bangs and doesn't rev. properly. It has a new fuel pump and pressure regulator, the MU has been overhauled, reset and retimed and all the injectors appear to be functioning correctly and butterflys set Compressions are between 170 & 175psi. New plugs (N9YC) points, distributor cap & leads, coil and static timed to 11 deg. I've gone over it several times resetting and checking eve
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Is it worth draining/flushing the engine of water coolant and replacing it with waterless coolant, any tips etc?
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Hi, I have a 1973 TR6, I was watching "Wheeler Dealers" programme and Ed topped up the TR6 he was working with waterless Coolant , Is it worth draining/flushing the engine of water coolant and replacing it with waterless coolant, any tips etc?
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Hi Guys Came back from a run out this afternoon. 10 minutes later coolant on the drive A quick run of the engine with the rad cap off the coolant foamed up and flowed up out of the rad. Just done a compression test and leak down, Both excellent results. There is no coolant in the oil The coolant I am using is 4 Advanced Engine Coolant I would be grateful for any suggestions Regards JohnR
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Good Morning All, Does anyone have any experience or tips for installing the engine back into a TR7, ie engine and gearbox together from the top, engine in from the top and then fit the gearbox from underneath, engine and gearbox together from underneath (obviously requires removal of the front subframe etc.). Thanks for any info. Cliff
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Hi looking for a tr4 oil filter head, to buy Pink
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Started car (TR3a) this morning no problem. Went for a run to warm engine up. Got it back in garage and thought I would do a fuel/ air mixture check with Colortune. Took plug out started engine checked colour OK . Turned engine off replaced plug. Came to restart engine and did not start but made a funny sort of electrical springy noise, thought initially starter motor jammed. Put car in gear rocked it and made same noise. Noted all warning lights on when ignition on. Tried again to restart now nothing no warning lights and no funny noise. Wondering if starter solenoid switch has
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Mike, looking to get my engine rebuilt and was contemplating doing it myself but looking at yours there is no way I could do such a good job, would you mind telling me who did your engine?, thanks, Andrew
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Sorry I have only just see you post, I had my engine done by Chase Engine of Siverdale Newcastle. I have been very happy with all there work, I was able just to pop in at any time to look at the progress as it was only 10 miles from home. You do need to ask around I spoke to about 5 machine shops before I chose chase they were the most expensive but I had more confidence we them than the others.
Mike Redrose Group
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Hello David
the engine blocks you have for a 2 or 3 what sort of money are you asking.
regards
ian
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Hi Ian. I've sent you a personal message. David
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I have had my dropped liner and the other 5 taken out and the engine block re sleeved with lipped liners. All the parts re assembled and now it is running. Just needs final tweeking.
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Left my TR4A to have the engine and gearbox ripped out and rear oil seal installed. May God have mercy on my poor wallet.
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I think I've put my back out lifting TuRK's original engine around my garage! ;-(
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Phew, that wasn't very nice, but the back has eased off now - helped by copious amounts of Easter Eggs! :-)
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Andrew, you need a dolly.
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Stan, once I had pulled my back I moved the enigine around on my trolley jack - should have done that in the first place.
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Using 2pk paint on my engine block in a confined space...my head is thumping!
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A pint of milk will do more good. See regs for spraying.
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told you you should have painted it in the warm weather in summer
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I know, I was a right lazy bar steward during the summer.
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I have just installed the engine and gearbox in our Tr4.
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Neil see http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=29641.I operated the hoist.
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Popping the engine out of son's VW camper made a nice change, but finding pin-hole in fuel tank a bit of a drag...
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Xmas come early new Pheonix 631 manifold, clutch cover and engine front plate, just need to finish the decorating and its back to the engine and choosing the cam. Merry Xmas everyone DAvid
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Hi Paul. No problems at all so far with my engine (approx 7K) However I havent had the rocker cover off to check. I'll be back in the UK next weekend and will definately do so now.
Iain.
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Hi Paul. No problems at all so far with my engine (approx 7K) However I havent had the rocker cover off to check. I'll be back in the UK next weekend and will definately do so now.
Iain.
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