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    TR2/3/3A help needed! fuel problem

    Hello everyone, I have rebuilt my TR3a engine and I haven't managed to get very far with tuning it. The engine uses 5 litres of fuel in around 10 minutes. I know this sounds impossible but its happened each time between 5 - 10 runs in the garage just trying to get everything warmed up and good...
  2. B

    TR6 Pertronix ignition

    Hey guys..Thinking about installing a Pertronix pick up module in my 72 TR6..Any advice on timing, spark plug gap or any other advise pertinent to the product would be greatly appriciated...
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    Distributor Timing

    OK folks a true novice here. Distributor popped out of the block as it had not been properly tightened by the previous owner I suppose. I cleaned it and replaced the points & condenser. Now I need to put it back in and lock it down. I need very simple instructions on how to do this. Pictures...
  4. 2billydavies

    TR2/3/3A very high idle, timing perfect

    hi everyone. something to swing by everyone, maybe someone has some guesses. My TR3a has a really, really high idle. Unfortunately I cannot tell you the RPM's as that gauge is broken (sending it somewhere to be refurb'd after the New Year). But it's definitely running very high. The timing...
  5. 2billydavies

    TR2/3/3A Timing, fuel mixture, complete headache and total misunderstanding of it all

    Hi everyone... me again. lol So my TR3a is completely out of timing and i'm almost positive the fuel/air mixture is completely whacked as well. Totally my fault due to the fact that after reading a million posts, manuals, and anything I could get my eyeballs on... I still don't have a complete...
  6. J

    General TR Let's Talk Timing a TR2/3/4 for Performance.

    Well I'm going to time my car and I've read the static timing posts, pages and articles but I can't help but think, is the factory timing the best? Then there's this John Twist video about emission TR6's and how they were retarded for emissions...
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