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DocDup1

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Hi Folks, I just joined the group today. I have a lot of experience with vintage Triumph and BSA motorcycles, but it has been a while since I had a British car. I am interested in all types of sports cars and I have restored a couple of Corvettes, a 65 small block coupe and a 67 big block convertible. A year ago I ventured over to the dark side and added a 2006 Porsche Cayman S to the garage. My daily driver is a 2000 MX5 Miata. The reason for joining this group is my recent purchase of a TR4A. It is titled as a 68 and it has a late production date. The car had been sitting for more than ten years and it has taken me a few weeks to get it up and running. Today, I took it out for the first drive. It was a slow drive because the tires are 34 years old and I am waiting on new ones along with a set of new wires. The car was completely restored in the late 1980's. Unfortunately, the prior owner got sick and ended up putting it in storage after driving it for just a few miles. It is a great project for me. Everything is nice and clean and fun to work on. I had to replace the entire brake system, both clutch cylinders and everything made out of rubber. The engine was overhauled during the restoration, but the transmission seems to have a bad syncro in second gear. It pops out of gear during deceleration. Other than that, it runs and drives great. I can't wait to get the new wheels and tires so that I can really enjoy the car.

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NutmegCT

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Doc - welcome to BCF. That is a *great* looking TR! Congrats on your work to bring it back to life.

Popping out of second gear only when decelerating? I'm thinking broken 2nd gear "top hat" bushing. Take a look:

TR4/4A - TR4 Transmission Question [non overdrive]

I rebuilt a TR4 transmission, replaced the bearings, seals and everything else that showed any wear. Installed it in my TR3A and in worked good for about a year and then it started popping out of 2nd gear. Any suggestions as to what to check or look for? I've looked at the synchro's, and they...
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Good to have you with us.
Tom M.
 
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Hello DocDup1

Welcome to the forum.

Great looking TR4A.

+1 on the transmission diagnoses. My TR3A did the same thing so I got an OD transmission to replace it. Before I did the swop I just had to remember to hold the gear shift when down shifting.

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Thanks for the replies. My transmission is an overdrive type and I have been experimenting with that. It seems to work great. There are a lot of other issues to deal with before this car is back on the road as it should be, but I have started asking around for someone who knows these transmissions. I have always done all of my own work, but transmissions may be beyond me. I always struggle with the motorcycle transmissions for some reason.

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Welcome to the BCF! To echo the other - man that is a nice looking example of a TR4A! Smart of you to keep the speed down until you get the new tires!
 
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