Tony Millward Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Just thought I'd share some pics with you of the car when I first found it. It had been sitting in a spray shop for three years and covered in ****. Picture links: (have to copy and paste as I don't know how to post links yet). www.acecom.com.au/pic1.jpg www.acecom.com.au/pic2.jpg www.acecom.com.au/pic4.jpg www.acecom.com.au/pic5.jpg www.acecom.com.au/pic6.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodri Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hi Tony, regarding your pictures, when you open the page for posting a topic, you will see "BB Code Help" at the bottom right. Clicking on this will give you examples of how to include in your post, including websites etc . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted July 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hi Tony, regarding your pictures, when you open the page for posting a topic, you will see "BB Code Help" at the bottom right. Clicking on this will give you examples of how to include in your post, including websites etc . Cheers for that Rhodri. Pictures: Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Hope this works...lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hi Tony, Looks like a good solid starting point - solid enough to make many a British restorer green with envy ! Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted July 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) Hi Tony, Looks like a good solid starting point - solid enough to make many a British restorer green with envy ! Cheers, Alec Your right Alec, there is'nt a touch of rust anywhere (warm Aussie weather I think and no snow at all). The engine has already been rebuilt (never run). It had: Standard bore. Compression increased to 10.5:1 Performance cam (not sure which one yet). New valves and inserts (for unleaded fuel). Flywheel lighten by 4Lb. Bosch fuel pump and filter system Double valve springs New center-pull butterfly linkages fitted New water pump Reconditioned distributor. and of course..bearings, seals rings etc. . So I have really saved some money on this purchase although a friend advised me to check the engine out thoroughly as it was rebuilt 3 years ago and never run. It has been turned over manually every week from what I have been told. Would welcome some feedback on this from you knowledgeable TR6'ers. Edited July 13, 2008 by Tonymill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 ...a friend advised me to check the engine out thoroughly as it was rebuilt 3 years ago and never run. It has been turned over manually every week from what I have been told. Would welcome some feedback on this from you knowledgeable TR6'ers. I'd look into what lube it was built with - I don't know how special assembly lube would stand up to three years' idleness. The camshaft can be wiped out in 5 minutes by starting with poor lube. If the lube situation is OK then I'd do a compression test by spinning it on the starter, see what you've got in each cylinder. Three years is a long time for the rings not to stick. Hope you find only good news. Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'd look into what lube it was built with - I don't know how special assembly lube would stand up to three years' idleness.The camshaft can be wiped out in 5 minutes by starting with poor lube. If the lube situation is OK then I'd do a compression test by spinning it on the starter, see what you've got in each cylinder. Three years is a long time for the rings not to stick. Hope you find only good news. Ivor Thanks for the advice. I stripped the engine down and checked it out. Nothing sticking and all lubed well with what seems to be a sticky type of oil. The engine turns really smooth now (by hand) and there was no rust anywhere, especially inside so the previous owner did actually turn the engine by hand every week...good on him. Engine details: Standard bore Compression raised to 10.5:1 Performance cam fitted (don't know which one yet). Flywheel skimmed Hardened valve inserts for unleaded fuel New valves and guides New piston rings all new seals and gaskets. I have attached the heritage certificate for those interested and will be joining the register.. Heritage certificate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I have attached the heritage certificate for those interested and will be joining the register.. Heritage certificate Tony, I noticed that your car was delivered to Tourist Trophy Garage - Farnham. To any motor racing fan of a certain age, the name of Mike Hawthorn will be familiar but perhaps less well known is the fact that TTG Farnham was the Hawthorn family business. If you're interested, Google the name and you can read all about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy smith Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hi Tony Congratulations on the purchase Look forward to seeing the car sometime We will be back in Perth in time for the Triumph show at Guildford with the 5 Hope to see you then Cheers Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi TonyCongratulations on the purchase Look forward to seeing the car sometime We will be back in Perth in time for the Triumph show at Guildford with the 5 Hope to see you then Cheers Andy I'll definately be there Andy. I be with the Triumph car club of WA (without my TR6 unless a miracle happens..lol). See you there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marks Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'll definately be there Andy. I be with the Triumph car club of WA (without my TR6 unless a miracle happens..lol). See you there. Tony Good to have another 6 in Perth, PM me if you like. are you SOR or NOR? Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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