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    Mgb owner says hi

    I have a 1972 MGB Roadster called BEAN who lives with me and my wife and son in South London. I am obsessed and want to add an MGA and a TR3a to the fleet before too long. I am actively seeking these two cars so anyone with one for sale please let me know asap. Budget about 20,000 EURO each...ish.
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    TR2/3/3A Clutch Question

    Hello! A bit of background, I purchased a 1960 Triumph TR3 as a project for myself to work on. The car is not currently drivable and I am going through everything to get it there. I removed the clutch slave cylinder to rebuild it, when I found that the clutch shaft could be easily moved by...
  3. T

    TR2/3/3A Oil Pump Grief

    Due to aggravating circumstances early in the rebuild my original pump was lost. I have heard the horror stories concerning the "County" or reproduction TR3/4 pumps and I guess there is only the one production source which all of the vendors use. One would think that one of the big outfits...
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    TR2/3/3A Thermostats in Hot Summers and Moderate Winters

    Given that everything else which can affect cooling on a TR is in order (radiator/cap/shroud, pump, tuning/timing) one generally wants to have a decent thermostat. This is a much discussed topic on various fora as I have found: Traditional bellows vs. modern, modern with or w/o holed bypass...
    • Tropical TR
    • Thread
    • high flow radiator thermostat tr3 tridon
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A Windscreen Stanchion Guide Plates

    Hello All, Are the subject guide plates supposed to be chromed? Regards, Walter
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    TR2/3/3A Overdrive and Grearbox Shops in Florida and South Virginia

    Would appreciate any recommendations for good repair shops in Florida or southern Virginia for Brit car transmissions, including Laycock overdrive additions/replacements/repairs. Regards, Walter
    • Tropical TR
    • Thread
    • gearbox overdrive tr3 transmission
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Triumph
  7. S

    TR2/3/3A TR3 Over heating

    I have the same issue as many with keeping my 1959 TR3 engine cool while at idle after running at speed. I am looking for feedback from anyone who has actually dealt with this issue or just general running hot issues. Did you add an electric fan? Did you replace the stock fan blade. Which fan...
    • ScottWyke
    • Thread
    • cooling fan overheat radiator tr3
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A TR Rocker Arm Spacers

    Would be interested to hear from those who are using metal or nylon rocker arm spacers available from various sources as a replacement for the original springs, due to spring wear or perceived improvement; also from those who see no need whatsoever to ever replace the spring spacers. To my...
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    TR2/3/3A Capillary Tube Clips

    Anyone know if some insulating material should be wrapped underneath the clips when securing the temp gauge capillary to the fuel line? Have seen photos like this that look like folks have done it: Regards, Walter
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    TR2/3/3A Type A Overdrive, Physical Differences between Roadster Brands?

    Excepting the ratio difference for some applications (28% for Jags vs. 22% for others?), was there any physical difference in the Type A sports overdrives between those used in TRs, Austin-Healey, MG, etc.? Or are the differences only in the rear casing dimensions? I know the sedans are a...
    • Tropical TR
    • Thread
    • austin healey mgs tr3 type a overdrive
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A TR3 Gearbox Top Cover OD Switch Locations

    Gentlemen, I don't have my car at home to check and can't find a specific reference, so the more naĂŻve question first. Do the TR3/3A non-OD gearbox top covers have pre-tapped holes for the OD switches, or just the raised areas where they should be located? Is there such a location for an...
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    TR2/3/3A TR3A Reverse Light

    Hello all, Does someone know if the factory optional TR3 reverse light, 502251, was one and the same as the Lucas L494 lamp, part # 52671? Was it mounted under and to one of the overrider brackets? Does anyone have a photo? Have only seen one in Piggott's book. It was round like a mini-spot...
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    TR2/3/3A Type-A Overdrive Handling Differences

    Gentlemen, As part of my TS52910L rebuild, I'm looking to add an overdrive. I understand there were perhaps three changes to the A-type used from TR3 to TR250/early TR6, that these dealt mainly with the accumulator piston sizes and that piston size affects how smoothly the OD engages? Someone...
    • Tropical TR
    • Thread
    • tr3 type a od type a overdrive
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A Tracing Vehicle History

    As restoration of my '59 TR3A (TS52910L, engine# TS53112E) proceeds I am interested in piecing together the owner and driving history of the car. The right "bookend" documentation starts with the gentleman who sold me the car in 1991 and I'll work my way backwards. The left bookend starts with...
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    TR2/3/3A I'll pay for competent repairs!

    I have a 1959 TR3a that can run but has some issues (rhetorical.) I can figure out what many of the problems are but lack the skill & tools to fix them. I will soon be shipping it to North Carolina for a family member to work on it cosmetically, but want to get some engine, brake, suspension...
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    General Tech I Need a Set of Plug Wires! Help!

    So the story goes I needed a tune up. I got a cap and everything but the wires. I tried to make some sprial core chevy wires work and they didn't work, I busted through the cap when tightening the wires in. I ordered another cap and wire set from moss and it worked for about 3 seconds then...
    • jeep937
    • Thread
    • plug wires tr3 tr4 tune up
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A Bronze Valve Guides and Seals: To Seal or Not?

    As part of my TR3A engine/head rebuild, I have had bronze valve guides installed. Yes, I read a lot of the threads about bronze guides and the seals. Most seem to prefer the original cast iron guides and no seals. After reading all of the information, perhaps I would have stayed with cast...
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    TR2/3/3A Steering Column Felt Bush, Additional Bush, Rubber Washers, etc.

    Hello All, In preparing for my eventual steering column rebuild, I have looked at the various current parts catalogs, the factory manual and the factory parts catalog. I conclude and/or question the following: - The felt bush at the upper end is apparently common to all TR2-3a, however Moss...
    • Tropical TR
    • Thread
    • felt bush rubber steering column tr3
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Triumph
  19. 60TR3A

    TR2/3/3A Supercharger Advice Requested

    I'd like to improve the way my '61 TR3A drives and am considering the Moss Judson-type S/C. I've owned the car only 2 years but from what my mechanics tell me, the engine doesn't show signs of having been rebuilt. Moss offers a low-boost unit for stock engines like mine and a higher-boost model...
    • 60TR3A
    • Thread
    • judson moss supercharger tr3
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A Tr3 / 4 piston clearances

    Hello All, Ok so I am in the process of reassembling my tr3 engine with almost all new parts! With only 54K on the car I was astounded at the amount of wear i found! I have purchased the 87mm liner piston and ring set from one of the three big parts houses. Upon sitting down to check my ring...
    • aserftr3
    • Thread
    • clearances liner piston tr3 tr4
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Triumph
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