Any information to ID this valve cover

[mallard]

I went on a club breakfast run today and a good friend showed me his TR3. When we looked under the bonnet I saw an alloy valve cover I've never seen before. I asked him about it and he was unsure of it's origin. Anybody have any information on this?

 

[TR4nut]

Raymond van Donk in the Netherlands has a nice powder blue 3A with that cover - and he attributes it as a vintage Cal Sales item.

 

[sail]

Ah, yea, thats mine. I lost it.

 

[Celtic2]

Yes, that appears to be a CAL Sales, Inc. valve cover. This cover was first listed as an accessory for the Doretti on 31 August 1954 and the TR2 a week or so later. The dealer installed price at that time was $22.50. However, I don't think the 2 cover retaining nuts are CAL Sales items, but I'm not 100% sure. I think the originals were smaller.

Gary
1961 TR4 CT 1547 L

 

[CinneaghTR]

Was this one made by Offenhauser for Cal Sales or was that a separate item? Several additional Offenhauser production runs have been offered in the recent past.

 

[martx-5]

It looks like the Offy valve cover is a different casting. It is bowed on the top.

Link to pic...

 

[mallard]

I'll pass the information on to my friend. Next I think I will order one for $22.50. I was thinking it may have been a Triumph item because of the script, and the emblem.

 

[1937dodge]

I know that this thread goes back some 10 years but does anyone have additional historical information on these CAL alloy Triumph TR 2-3 valve covers? Years they were made? Only made by CAL Sales in the US? How many were made? I think I remember seeing either TRF or Moss offer newer runs perhaps in the 80's? Were they ever produced in GB as an optional item?

Thanks.

 

[BillyB62]

I've been looking for one of these for many years and have come close to buying one on several occasions but have always been a moment too late. The last two I've seen have sold for crazy money ($900 for one and another that I don't know the final cost but was on eBay for $2500 that recently sold). I want one, but not that badly ;-)

Bill
TS63273L
'59 Triumph TR3A

 

[1937dodge]

Wonder when and how many were made and if they were only made in the US?

 

[Camembert]

I've been looking for one of these for many years and have come close to buying one on several occasions but have always been a moment too late. The last two I've seen have sold for crazy money ($900 for one and another that I don't know the final cost but was on eBay for $2500 that recently sold). I want one, but not that badly ;-)

Bill
TS63273L
'59 Triumph TR3A

Hello Billy,

happy to read this !!!!!
i buy one 4 years ago for 50€ on french ebay,

good luck

 

[Stevenry]

My TR2, purchaced in San Jose, Califoirnia in 1955 has that valve cover with those knobs. The oil filler cap is chrome/silver. I never new it was anything special, and I don’t know if it came with the car or was added later. It’s a great thick, flat, and solid cover. It may be the only car I’ve had without a hint of oil seepage from the valve cover and gasket. The car makes up for it with leaks in other places, though.

Steve

 

[1937dodge]

Stevenry, would like to see a photo of your TR2 vlave cover with the knobs and oil filler cap. Sounds like it is original from when you bought it!

 

[Hamish Racing]

I have one of these that I have been told is off a Doretti ? But not seen one before.

it fits the TR3a
It’s had a breather fitted to the top middle. But easily Ali welded up I guess.

 

[Stevenry]

Mine looks exactly the same as the picture posted by camenburt, except the cap is similar to the first post.

 

[lram59]

Would dearly love to find one. This is what I made instead.
Larry

 

[GilsTR]

There is a man who has a business in So Cal
Who will be bringing these valve covers to market in the next 30-60 days.
Had communications from him about a month ago
Gil. NoCal

 

[1937dodge]

Anyone know of anyone to contact that might be able to provide more information on the origin of, number of units built, date(s) built, etc.

 

[1937dodge]

Mine looks exactly the same as the picture posted by camenburt, except the cap is similar to the first post.

Be nice to see a photo of yours along with the breather cap!