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In the 'TR6 Performance' thread a few of us mentioned that we increased performance over time. I thought it would be interesting to show some photos of the evolution of my TR6. From what it was like when I bought it at the tender age of 19, to where it is at now that I am about to turn 35. Enjoy. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Then! Just after bringing the car home.
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Now! After dropping the GF off from some play time in the Big Thompson Canyon and Estes Park (shopping for her).
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The engine bay when purchased.
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The engine bay now. Fun fun fun /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Pretty polar moments in the evolution of my TR6. There were many years of 'in-between'. As you can see, I can't take full credit for the color. The original owner started the car down that road so I just ran with it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Shawn,

That is beautifull.Your the perfect example of building the car up over time & enjoying it along the way. We all know the evolution never ends, the next improvment or repair always comes but none of it is worth it if you don't drive & enjoy the car.

The engine bay is envious. How could you not wnat to take every opportunity to sneak out for for some fun.

Nice ride!!
 
ooh baby, ooh baby! Great story. I love the color. Glad you chose to run with it. I see it sprouted a 3rd carb over the years. Did you use Mirical grow? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Swift6:
You guys with the shiny engine compartments set the bar for beauty. Couple that with your rocker cover and highly organized lines in the engine bay make anything less just look low-down. The carbs and air induction just glitters. I've got a long way to go!
 
I love that body color! Your engine compartment looks great too. I'm picking mine up from body shop today so mine will finally have that shiny new look under the hood.
 
Wow, those photos make me want my TR6 again, outstanding. I'd share photos too, but my 'then and now' pics unfortunately look pretty much the same..

Love that color too, it really looks good on your 6.

Randy
 
I was hoping they might inspire those who are in the process. Glad you all enjoyed the photos.

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ooh baby, ooh baby! Great story. I love the color. Glad you chose to run with it. I see it sprouted a 3rd carb over the years. Did you use Mirical grow? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Blood, Sweat and Tears baby. [I think that is a 'Scotts' brand.]

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Gorgeous color, Shawn! I am always tempted to open the bonnet at some yuppie hangout (Starbucks) or wherever the "Fast and Furious" crowd hands out (Sonic) to "adjust" something. Get a kick out of "just showin off".

Now, on a tech side. Do you find yourself ever blowing a little smoke out of the exhaust? Sucking directly from the valve cover to the carbs caused a constant oily smoke. Got the oil separator from GoodParts and solved that problem.

Again, super nice 6.


Bill
 
Bill:

Can you post that separator part number?

Thanks!
 
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Gorgeous color, Shawn! I am always tempted to open the bonnet at some yuppie hangout (Starbucks) or wherever the "Fast and Furious" crowd hands out (Sonic) to "adjust" something. Get a kick out of "just showin off".

Now, on a tech side. Do you find yourself ever blowing a little smoke out of the exhaust? Sucking directly from the valve cover to the carbs caused a constant oily smoke. Got the oil separator from GoodParts and solved that problem.

Again, super nice 6.


Bill

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Yeah, its hard to go anywhere without people asking to see what is under the bonnet. I pulled into a car show in Estes Park once and couldn't get out of the car because a crowd had formed tight around the car as I pulled into place. I do my best to be a good ambassador for LBCs and am usually very accomodating.

As far as the smoke goes... I did, but I switched the valve cover back to a stock one that has the baffle. Not sucking oil from the valve cover anymore. Funny how that never happened on the stock engine. I prefer the cast TriumphTune cover and plan on going back to it at some point. Planning on fitting the oil seperator then.

I do puff smoke on start up though. But it is from oil draining down the valvestems. The external oil line really throws the dino juice around up there but the roller rockers really do like the stuff. After the start up puff, no more smoking.

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What are the 2 blue boxes on either side of the firewall?

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Jacobs Electronics Pro Street Electronic Ignition. One is the brain, the other is the coil. They also included very nice plug wires with a lifetime warranty. Its a fancy MSD system. The brain box can be added on to and control other systems as well. Otherwise an MSD6A-L is a LOT less expensive.

I installed the Jacob's unit in 1998. Installed a pertronix ignitor as well to take care of switching. Both still work flawlessly.

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swift6, I once worked in a shop and used to replace valve seals with out taking the head off. It is relatively easy and does not take long. I do not know if seals are available for TR's, but if they are I could describe the process if you want.
 
I think SBC valve seals work. Please do share. I'm sure others on the forum would benefit from the advice as well.

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The way we used to do it was to have an adapter that screwed into the spark plug threads and connected to the 120 PSI main air line via flexible hose. It had a quick disconnect to make it easy. The air keeps the valves closed. Giving each valve spring / retainer a good rap with a hammer before beginning to compress to break any varnish loose never hurts either.

Remove spark plug.
Install adapter and fill cylinder with air.
Using a tool made for the job and bolted to the rocker arm shaft mounts, you would then compress valve spring and remove keepers from top of valve.
Then lift off spring and retainer and remove old valve seal.
Install new seal and reverse process by installing spring and retainer.
Compress spring to install keepers on top of valve and in retainer.
Move to next valve.
Complete process again and remove air adapter and go to next cylinder.

Much better than removing head if it is all that is needed.
 
I just got back from my son's place. Paul did a good job of describing the process. No rocket science involved.

You will have to roll the engine for each cylinder to make sure the valves are closed to hold the air pressure. I would suggest 90 psi or more and a secure connection so you do not loose pressure. If you do the valves could drop and require pulling the head, I never had it happen though. One other thing, plug all oil returns with clean rags so the keepers or other small items do not go down the drain so to speak.
 
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