Well, after sitting in my garage for nearly 3 years and the previous owner’s garage for 2 years, I finally started the TR3 today. I just finished rebuilding the brakes and brake hydraulic system; the clutch hydraulic system; pinion seal; the starter; the generator; replacing all the cooling and heater system hoses; replacing points, condenser, plugs, spark plug wires, and distributer cap; and a few other things.
After clearing the fuel system of bad gas, it started right up. The oil pressure was 50 psi. The bad news is that there appears to be a very loud knock emitting from the engine. It may be in the upper engine which might suggest worn gudgeon pin bushings. Regardless, the trip to VTR convention in Colorado is most likely off. My inclination is, once the weather cools off, to pull the head and pan, replace the rod bearings, rings, gudgeon pin bushings, have a valve job done, and replace the timing chain.
Thanks to everyone who provided responses to all my questions during the past few weeks. I am sure there will be more to come.
Ron
After clearing the fuel system of bad gas, it started right up. The oil pressure was 50 psi. The bad news is that there appears to be a very loud knock emitting from the engine. It may be in the upper engine which might suggest worn gudgeon pin bushings. Regardless, the trip to VTR convention in Colorado is most likely off. My inclination is, once the weather cools off, to pull the head and pan, replace the rod bearings, rings, gudgeon pin bushings, have a valve job done, and replace the timing chain.
Thanks to everyone who provided responses to all my questions during the past few weeks. I am sure there will be more to come.
Ron