EliTR6 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, stuart said: Probably about right on short trips if your using it fairly hard in between. You obviously have a heavy right foot! Stuart. Almost never wide open but often half throttle I suppose. I'll have to try pootling until the next fill up to see if it improves. @Hamishwhat do you get with yours on a fast run? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 i have a very heavy lead boot and i do go hooning it around - i know its hard to believe !! but i don't actually know what MPG i get i tend to not fill it and run it down as i like to have just 2 or 3 gals in it ready for competition. and i darn work it out. i would guess at about 20 on the shell v power. H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hamish said: i have a very heavy lead boot and i do go hooning it around - i know its hard to believe !! but i don't actually know what MPG i get i tend to not fill it and run it down as i like to have just 2 or 3 gals in it ready for competition. and i darn work it out. i would guess at about 20 on the shell v power. H Haha, wise man. Edited my earlier post as I'm using the slightly leaner TW needles, not SM. I'm still stumped, especially when I see TR4 owners claiming 30-35mpg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Just now, EliTR6 said: Haha, wise man. Edited my earlier post as I'm using the slightly leaner TW needles, not SM. I'm still stumped, especially when I see TR4 owners claiming 30-35mpg. i tend to have mine on the rich side and its set up on a rolling road by a man that knows how to profile needles with emery and polish. the 4 drivers will get that much as that model only does 50mph i'm only joking................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Hamish said: i tend to have mine on the rich side and its set up on a rolling road by a man that knows how to profile needles with emery and polish. the 4 drivers will get that much as that model only does 50mph i'm only joking................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Eli, I have a TR4, on short local trips 1 liter/ 7,5 to 8.9 km, mixed use 1;10 high-way (peagé) only speed 80 mijl (125km/u) in 4 overdrive top down 1;12 real life excel-sheet.... Marcel Edited June 15, 2021 by Quicksilver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Quicksilver said: Eli, I have a TR4, on short local trips 1 liter/ 7,5 to 8.9 km, mixed use 1;10 high-way (peagé) only speed 80 mijl (125km/u) in 4 overdrive top down 1;12 real life excel-sheet.... Marcel Thanks Marcel I'm still using 30% more than you on short trips Drove home gently after watching the first half of the football at a friend's house. Felt like I was posing, didn't like it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Eli, a TR3 is a sportscar, drive it like a sportscar... then you have a smile on your face! The table gives you a picture of mine TR4 in real live.... Marcel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 I don’t bother with MPG on any of my vehicles, I work on if it’s reading 1/4 full it needs more putting in, use it then fill up again. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 4 hours ago, brenda said: I don’t bother with MPG on any of my vehicles, I work on if it’s reading 1/4 full it needs more putting in, use it then fill up again. Mike Redrose group THIS!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 Been driving like a terrified pensioner 15mpg, it's even worse! Can modern fuels evaporate through the tank filler neck (e98) ? Absolutely thrashed the car on the way home from the petrol station, much more fun! Tappets are a bit noisy, will adjust tomorrow. Could this make such a big difference? Car goes like stink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 2 hours ago, EliTR6 said: Been driving like a terrified pensioner 15mpg, it's even worse! Can modern fuels evaporate through the tank filler neck (e98) ? Absolutely thrashed the car on the way home from the petrol station, much more fun! Tappets are a bit noisy, will adjust tomorrow. Could this make such a big difference? Car goes like stink 15 mpg is rather thirsty! Are you sure that you don't have a small leak somewhere ? George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, harlequin said: 15 mpg is rather thirsty! Are you sure that you don't have a small leak somewhere ? George The fuel bowl has a bit of petrol on it, I'll order a new gasket ASAP and check the tank connections No visible leaks to speak of though Edited July 2, 2021 by EliTR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) Difficult to say with mine because I know the mileometer is reading approx 30% low. But making allowances for that I reckon I got 20 mpg, or 100 miles on the last 5 gallons. Standard TR4 lump in the 3A, but 4.1 diff, and that was over a bit of mixed use with longest run of 20 or so miles. Might put the sat nav in on Sunday and go for a good run to confirm mileometer inaccuracy and get a better handle on actual fuel consumption. Ralph. Edited July 2, 2021 by Ralph Whitaker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) I am a pensioner, but not terrified. When hoofing my 3A on local roads I get about 25mpg which goes up to 30 on a run. Fairly well set up 4A engine and inlet manifold, HS6 carbs and four branch exhaust arrangement with overdrive. Got its French MOT this week, with a clean nasty remarks section. I have to admit to a bit of auto-satisfaction ! james Edited July 2, 2021 by james christie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, james christie said: I am a pensioner, but not terrified. When hoofing my 3A on local roads I get about 25mpg which goes up to 30 on a run. Fairly well set up 4A engine and inlet manifold, HS6 carbs and four branch exhaust arrangement with overdrive. Got its French MOT this week, with a clean nasty remarks section. I have to admit to a bit of auto-satisfaction ! james That is about what my TR3A returns George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) What have we here?... Tank connections etc all bone dry Looking forward to getting this fixed quickly The tilt lift does make it all very easy once you can be bothered to use it Edited July 3, 2021 by EliTR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Got a lot of crud in the sediment bowl by the looks of it. Leak - Item 29 here? https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/fuel-system-induction-controls/tanks-pumps-pipes/fuel-tank-pipes-pump-tr4-4a-1961-67.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Got a lot of crud in the sediment bowl by the looks of it. Leak - Item 29 here? https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/fuel-system-induction-controls/tanks-pumps-pipes/fuel-tank-pipes-pump-tr4-4a-1961-67.html Thanks Peter Here's hoping it's a simple fix... If it's just the gasket, it will pay for itself within a mile or 2! Tappets are done, 0.010 inlet and outlet. All had a tiny bit of slack, but number 8 was very loose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, EliTR6 said: Thanks Peter Here's hoping it's a simple fix... If it's just the gasket, it will pay for itself within a mile or 2! Tappets are done, 0.010 inlet and outlet. All had a tiny bit of slack, but number 8 was very loose. If your Land Rover has a mechanical fuel pump it may we’ll be the same seal for the sediment bowl. The seal alone is available or in the fuel pump rebuild kit. Peter W PS be very careful not to drop the glass sediment bowl! They definitely do not bounce. Edited July 3, 2021 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: If your Land Rover has a mechanical fuel pump it may we’ll be the same seal for the sediment bowl. The seal alone is available or in the fuel pump rebuild kit. Peter W Thanks but it's a leccy pump in the big six pot I need to check the landy's tappets too but it's not as easy as on a TR. Inlet over exhaust with the exhaust valves supposed to be adjusted hot. Help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Eli Since it looks like the fuel pump is a little suspect it may be worth checking your oil for fuel, these pumps can leak fuel into the engine when the seals get old George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 18 hours ago, harlequin said: Eli Since it looks like the fuel pump is a little suspect it may be worth checking your oil for fuel, these pumps can leak fuel into the engine when the seals get old George Thanks. Nothing showing up on dipstick, smells OK. Found this in the box of spares that came with the car. I'm not sure whether it's new and unused or an old pump that was replaced by the current one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) Looks as though the lid has been fitted 180 degrees out . Anyway, it doesn't appear very new considering the condition and the nick missing from the pipe on the right. It is a pattern one with a with laminated cam arm by the looks of it, so not original equipment. Edited July 4, 2021 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 48 minutes ago, RobH said: Looks as though the lid has been fitted 180 degrees out . Anyway, it doesn't appear very new considering the condition and the nick missing from the pipe on the right. It is a pattern one with a with laminated cam arm by the looks of it, so not original equipment. Thanks Rob I'm going to order a couple of ethanol compatible rebuild kits and hope I can make one of the two whole again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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