rogerowen Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 Delighted to report that my TR4A made it to my daughters wedding (and back)! Why surprised? ......Well, it's been off the road for 15 years, I purchased it as a project but I was just not getting around to it. Then my daughter challenged me to get it going over just a few months, as her wedding transport - with no plan B allowed! I started trying to refurb brakes and clutch units - but they turned out to be just a bit beyond rescue and so threw a credit card at new complete parts and pipes - still trying to get a perfect 'bleed' - probably expecting too much. Carbs were well worn - so I did a major rebuild on those - well worth the effort. Fuel tank had perforated beyond hope - but managed to find an earlier model one for £10! It too had a few small holes but I used a Frost kit to seal it - what a messy job that is! After a new fuel line, change oil and filter and sorting out a flooding aft float chamber the TR started straight away. One sticking valve caused a bit of concern - but seems to have got a bit freerer with a bit of use. Head rebuild planned soon. Had masses of help from this forum - thanks everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 Excellent. Nothing like a bit of encouragement and something to aim for to concentrate the mind! Well done. Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 Well done and great picture. I'm sure with time she will get the grease stains out of that wedding dress. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 Well done Roger, now you can take your time to finish off all the unseen bits Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rogerowen Posted August 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 hour ago, RogerH said: Well done Roger, now you can take your time to finish off all the unseen bits Roger Thanks Roger, that's gonna take years! Think I'll just enjoy the car for a few Summer months....... then back up on the axle stands. The list is long! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 . But it's now a rolling restoration rather than another long-term (unfinished) project - which makes all the difference ..as long as you keep it rolling ! Well Done that man . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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