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TR2/3/3A A most unusual TR2!
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Steve,
Yes, I will keep you posted. I just got home from the local British shop (Quality Coaches in Minneapolis) talking to them about an oil leak. Even though I had the engine rebuilt (a few years ago) it appears the rear seal is leaking and will need to be replaced. I need to have the car road worthy because I'm planning to drive it to La Crosse, WI in mid-July for the VTR event. This will be the first time this car will be shown.
You are correct about trying to find parts and the correct parts for a TR2. Parts that every supplier had just a few years ago are now out of stock, or on backorder, or have gone up in price a lot. I really miss The Roadster Factory because they seemed to always have the right parts that fit. Good luck with your restoration. How far along are you? What is your commission number? Mine is TS6661L.
Yes, I will keep you posted. I just got home from the local British shop (Quality Coaches in Minneapolis) talking to them about an oil leak. Even though I had the engine rebuilt (a few years ago) it appears the rear seal is leaking and will need to be replaced. I need to have the car road worthy because I'm planning to drive it to La Crosse, WI in mid-July for the VTR event. This will be the first time this car will be shown.
You are correct about trying to find parts and the correct parts for a TR2. Parts that every supplier had just a few years ago are now out of stock, or on backorder, or have gone up in price a lot. I really miss The Roadster Factory because they seemed to always have the right parts that fit. Good luck with your restoration. How far along are you? What is your commission number? Mine is TS6661L.
My Car is TS 6852 and yes I really like the parts and service of TRF. Just in case you did not know, oil leakage out the rear is common; it just depends on how much. The crankshaft has a scroll cut into the shaft that throws oil towards the front and the oil that does not get thrown goes down an aluminum seal with groves cut into that and a tube that lets the oil back into the pan. They always leak a little. How much does yours leak?
I am sand blasting the tub right know, so I have a lot more work to do.
Steve
I am sand blasting the tub right know, so I have a lot more work to do.
Steve
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Your car is only about 200 later than mine. Yes, that rear seal is a problem area and it looks like it's going to need to be replaced...again. Parts have been ordered and shipped. If the leak would have been limited to a drip here and there I would have left it, but unfortunately the leak is significant enough that the seal needs to be replaced.
You're sand blasting the tub...you do have a lot of work ahead. But for the most part it should be fun too. Are you going to make any changes/upgrades (ie rack & pinon steering, front disk brakes) or leave it mostly stock? I have a friend who upgraded his TR3 with rack & pinon steering and he said it completely transforms the drivability of the car. I've thought to myself recently when I've been driving my TR2 that I feel like I'm driving a 1950 Studebaker pickup truck. The steering feel is very vague and privative.
Glenn
You're sand blasting the tub...you do have a lot of work ahead. But for the most part it should be fun too. Are you going to make any changes/upgrades (ie rack & pinon steering, front disk brakes) or leave it mostly stock? I have a friend who upgraded his TR3 with rack & pinon steering and he said it completely transforms the drivability of the car. I've thought to myself recently when I've been driving my TR2 that I feel like I'm driving a 1950 Studebaker pickup truck. The steering feel is very vague and privative.
Glenn
The steering on those old trucks is very similar to mine. I like to leave the cars as stock as possible--- color and everything. I enjoy the looks of the engineering of the old sports cars in general, and when evolutionary designs appear out of new safety ideas or the car company is saving money as they learn, I dig that.
After saying all that, on a 1958 tr3 I installed those Delrin bushing upgrades on the silentblocs and that made a big difference. For example, in tight spots like moving in a garage or backing up, or basically turning the wheel at low speed those Derlin bushings are a welcome addition---- plus you do not notice them unless you look real hard.
Steve
After saying all that, on a 1958 tr3 I installed those Delrin bushing upgrades on the silentblocs and that made a big difference. For example, in tight spots like moving in a garage or backing up, or basically turning the wheel at low speed those Derlin bushings are a welcome addition---- plus you do not notice them unless you look real hard.
Steve