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Now that's funny.
When is it due to come home, btw?
When is it due to come home, btw?
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Been raining cats and dogs all day here. Had yard work planned for most of the day, now that's kaput.
Ain't the internet entertainin' on rainy days???
Ain't the internet entertainin' on rainy days???
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Too cold to drive here - plus been stuck babyminding all day. Internet doesn't drown out crying baby, but it helps...
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Went out today in the TR4 - twice. Then had to change the oil on the lawn tractor and cut the grass; oh well, it can't all be fun.
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Progress report.
All parts are here, including new Vernier adjustable timing gear Optima battery and mount.
The head is nearly done. Three angle valve job, a little polishing in the chambers, guides are cut for seals and seals on the way (not Teflon). Bob made 0.030" custom shims to fit under the new springs and is machining spacers that will fit the new full length inners, yet keep them centered from moving without causing spring bind. This will give the correct pressure and spring height as well as prevent any walking of the springs on the head. CC' work will take place when the block is shaved and zero deck height set. I got all new intake valves to match the new SS exhaust valves.
The block was mounted to the line bore machine on Saturday. Bob will start the line bore and cam bearing work tomorrow. After that, cylinder bore and deck shave (or maybe that is done). The block was upside down, so I couldn't tell.
Thrust washers. Bob researched many Triumph sources and decided that the original design was done for a reason and I guess that it makes sense to me now that he's explained it. The thrust washers were installed in the block side only to allow the block to take the torque and thrust of the crank moving back and forth. He does not feel that it would be a good idea to put a thrust washer on the bearing cap, as the cap can move just enough to cause a potential problem down the road and he doesn't like pinning or screwing them in. So, he's going to cut a bit more out of the block and install Helms thick bronze thrust washers and make me a matching spare set that I will hopefully never use.
Rods. The rods have been modified to allow for the ARP bolts, the shot peening is done and they are being resized to fit the new bearings and will have new bushings installed on Monday.
Balancing. All rotating parts will be balanced after machining is completed. This includes the clutch, flywheel, damper and anything else that moves.
Bob will build up the short block complete and set valve timing while at his shop.
Sooooooo, with any luck, it will be done by the weekend and ready to go back Erik's for head installation and back in the car next week. By then, all new wiring will be installed and ready to go.
Hopefully, this will all happen by then.
Sorry for the long winded answer, but there is a lot happening here.
All parts are here, including new Vernier adjustable timing gear Optima battery and mount.
The head is nearly done. Three angle valve job, a little polishing in the chambers, guides are cut for seals and seals on the way (not Teflon). Bob made 0.030" custom shims to fit under the new springs and is machining spacers that will fit the new full length inners, yet keep them centered from moving without causing spring bind. This will give the correct pressure and spring height as well as prevent any walking of the springs on the head. CC' work will take place when the block is shaved and zero deck height set. I got all new intake valves to match the new SS exhaust valves.
The block was mounted to the line bore machine on Saturday. Bob will start the line bore and cam bearing work tomorrow. After that, cylinder bore and deck shave (or maybe that is done). The block was upside down, so I couldn't tell.
Thrust washers. Bob researched many Triumph sources and decided that the original design was done for a reason and I guess that it makes sense to me now that he's explained it. The thrust washers were installed in the block side only to allow the block to take the torque and thrust of the crank moving back and forth. He does not feel that it would be a good idea to put a thrust washer on the bearing cap, as the cap can move just enough to cause a potential problem down the road and he doesn't like pinning or screwing them in. So, he's going to cut a bit more out of the block and install Helms thick bronze thrust washers and make me a matching spare set that I will hopefully never use.
Rods. The rods have been modified to allow for the ARP bolts, the shot peening is done and they are being resized to fit the new bearings and will have new bushings installed on Monday.
Balancing. All rotating parts will be balanced after machining is completed. This includes the clutch, flywheel, damper and anything else that moves.
Bob will build up the short block complete and set valve timing while at his shop.
Sooooooo, with any luck, it will be done by the weekend and ready to go back Erik's for head installation and back in the car next week. By then, all new wiring will be installed and ready to go.
Hopefully, this will all happen by then.
Sorry for the long winded answer, but there is a lot happening here.
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And if you REALLY want to nitpick, the first ~530 "TSF" series TR3Bs are rarer still (especially since some of those chassis went on to become Italias, of which there were only somewhere around 300 total, so maybe the Italia qualifies as the rarest...)!Vaark01 said:
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If it was my car and listed AS SUCH,I would not give those rants the chance.What if it was my car,i'd just put IN THE DISCRIPTION"WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET"...Then watch the humor.;-O.Cheers mates!
KensWhitelightning...79 Spit & running absolutly NO issues.
KensWhitelightning...79 Spit & running absolutly NO issues.
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Actually, isn't the TR8 rarer than the TR5 also.
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Brosky said:
Oh that's not right. Kick me when I'm down, why don't you.
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:lol:
Now that ~was~ funny.
Now that ~was~ funny.
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TR2, actually, but I think we have a new winner, since there were only about two dozen of those coupés built by the Belgian importer!BOXoROCKS said:
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TRS any one?