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Published on 11-22-2012 01:28 PM
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Welcome to the new British Car Forum. This page is the British Car Forum Articles page and is what is called a "Content Management System" (CMS). This area can always be accessed by clicking on the "Articles" Tab in the main navigation bar. This is a place where I, and in certain sections, you as members, can post articles (with images) and even videos. Here's a quick guide of the different areas of this page.

1. Section Navigation. This section allows you to go to different sections. The "plus icon" means that this section has sub-sections. Clicking on the "plus icon" will display the sub-sections.
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A Little Different DGV Installation...

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Published on 02-03-2016 08:52 AM

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Just thought I'd share this here in case any other DGV users (or those contemplating using one) might be interested...

Although I normally run a DCOE I do have a DGV setup I've run for a ...

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The easy way to get the oil pressure relief cap nut back on

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Published on 12-16-2015 08:30 AM

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I've been dealing with low OP and trying experiments on changing springs, packing, etc. Everyone I talked to who did this job said its hours of work and one of the most miserable jobs with the engine ...

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Front Sway Bar with Heim Joints and Solid Links

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Published on 12-07-2015 07:34 PM

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The attached article (.jpg) is regarding sway bar modifications for an Austin Healey 3000 BT7.

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TR4A - Rebuilding the Seats Contd

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Published on 07-27-2013 01:14 PM

TR4A - Rebuilding the Seats - Part 2

Those Tricky Foams

I said this in the introduction but I'll repeat it here. Get fully moulded foams that are close to the original ...

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TR4A - Rebuilding the Seats

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Published on 07-22-2013 10:06 AM

TR4A – Rebuilding the Seats - Part 1

In January 2013 I finally got round to the seats, the last item in the total rebuild of my 1966 TR4A.

The car is now painted in Royal ...

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Original spring-back mirrors are available for British Sports Cars...

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Published on 06-29-2013 07:54 PM

Tony's Tip #5:

Offered as an original option, "Spring-Back" side mirrors were fitted to the forward fenders of many British cars including the TR3A, allowing them to be bumped ...

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S.U. Carburetor Kick-Down Adjustment

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Published on 06-29-2013 07:46 PM

Tony's Tip #4:

One of the most typical problems with the S.U. carb is that users find they need to momentarily depress the accelerator pedal to the floor in order to cause the inertia of ...

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TR3A Scuttle Vent (air vent) Lid leveling...

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Published on 06-29-2013 07:36 PM

Tony's Tip #3:

If you replace the Scuttle Vent (air vent) lid and rubber gasket on the top of the front cowl, you might find it won't be level with the ground due to the new rubber gasket ...

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Interchangable Transmissions for TR3A

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Published on 06-29-2013 07:30 PM

Tony's Tip #2:

Did you know that a worn-out TR3A transmission can be replaced with a rebuilt TR6 tranny without any modification? Foreign Car Enterprises ships newly rebuilt TR6 trannies ...

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