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TR4/4A TR4A automatic transmission conversion

Jerry_Oliver

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Does anyone know of a conversion for a TR4A to an automatic transmission. An old injury now prevents me using the clutch (too stiff) in a my beautifully restored 67 TR4A. I've restored 6 of them over the years and this 67 is my best; BRG/Black, blacktop, SUs and overdrive. But at 81 the injury to my left heel and ankle now sees the car sitting. I restored the car 10 years ago, then re-restored it during Covid, but put it into storage again as I couldn't drive it. Just spent big $$$ with XK-motor- sport to bring out of it's sleep. Still can't drive it. So it's a conversion or sell it. I've own a TR4A since 1968. Weird question, I know. Regards.
 
I asked this many, many years ago. Randall was the only respondent, and he suggested looking for an old Herald automatic. I never had any luck finding one, and it is still a question if the tunnel would have to be modified to fit it.

Happy T day!
 
Triumph 2500 sedan auto trans should fit...a Borg Warner 35 version, I think.
I have mated a sedan manual box to my TR4, so it will bolt up correctly.
Sedans are very scarce in the USA though.
 
Here is a thread from the Triumph Experience on that topic:


Isn't the Stag trans similar to the TR6? Maybe a Stag automatic trans would bolt to the appropriate rear plate.
 
I have a borg warner t35 out of a saloon in my dad 74 tr6.I will see if I can find the article that was done on the car
Phil
 

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