This TR3 has been on the sidelines for a while, but it’s back up to the top. The motor is ready to fire once the carbs arrive, which has probably transpired since I took the photos here. It’s all downhill from there. Take a look at the current state.
Interior Shot
Underneath the Hood (Bonnet if you’re checking in from the UK)
But seriously, it doesn’t have to be a TR6. It could be any car. I just have TR6 pictures with our Laser Alignment tool to show you. I’d be glad to explain to you how it works if I had that ability. Chip has that ability, so you should talk to him. He really understands this alignment stuff. You can blindfold him and push him out the garage door and he will go in an absolute straight line… it’s amazing.
So, bring your sportscar to the car chiropractor of Richmond. Just imagine it how it will drive after a few slight adjustments…
TR6 – all lined up.
Another TR6
Steady progress continues on the TR4A that has not run in an unknown number of years. Dean has continued to tackle issues as he gets to them. I’ll have the pictures tell the story.
The rebuilt steering rack is in place.
The generator is on the workbench because it was vibrating. See the next picture for the reason.
My photograph isn’t the best, but you may be able to see where the threads on this mounting bolt are worn out. The bolt will not tighten, which lets the generator move quite a bit. The mount is available, so a new one is on the the way.
The fuel-injection portion of the program is nearly complete. We’ve driven some test loops to record data and sent the information to Affordable Fuel Injection so they can flash a refined chip. Such fine tuning is included in the purchase price of the kit. One thing we notice, however, is that the car is running hot, a condition unrelated to the fuel-injection and a common Stag malady. So, now the decision is whether to re-core the radiator or use a new one, a decision we’ll discuss with the owner.
We’ve been looking at a Spitfire that has a vibration coming from the rear end. I asked Dean if the vibration was standard equipment. He didn’t answer so I guess not. Here is the car.
Spitfire that shakes its booty.
So, what was the problem? Well, there is a flange on the halfshaft. That flange was bent. Bent flange leads to vibration. New halfshaft with round flange = vibration goes away. Experience sure is handy.
Spitfire Halfshaft on the bench.
Is your Spitfire shaking and baking? Call UK Motorsports.
The green TR6 is getting ready to head out the door. Let’s do a partial recap before it goes out.
One of the tube shocks in place.
The green bushings have been replaced to help with the slop and rattle in the throttle shaft.
The bushing on the other side.
Engine Bay Shot. The intake manifold and then the carbs will be bolted on and test driven to confirm they’re right.
Differential with front seal replaced and re-installed, rest of exhaust still to be installed. The half-shafts were also rebuilt.
Intake Manifold cleaned and painted
New Exhaust Pipes going in to replace the corroded ones. We’ll add the muffler and tail pipes and be done with the exhaust.
Short video of the Triumph Stag with the Patton Throttle Body Fuel Injection. We will clean up the wiring harness shortly.
When it comes to mechanical knowledge, my rank amateur status affords me numerous chances to be overwhelmed by the number of parts that decay from inactivity. There are some photographs below of some of those parts.
Refurbished pedal bracket in place so the pedals work as they should. Handy for stopping or changing gears.
Interior Bracket.
The steering rack is ready to go back in.
Crankshaft Pulley redone and ready to go back in.
Radiator out to be re-cored.
The lever shock to tube shock conversion on the Green TR6 is complete. I have a picture of the installed apparatus, and you’ll see that we add a brace to augment the standard tube shock bracket.
One of the complaints we hear about tube shock conversions involves the shocks being unable to withstand fore/aft forces. To that end, we weld in a metal brace to stabilize it in that direction. Otherwise, it’s possible for the forces to pull the crossmember from the frame.
Stainless Steel Brake Line Hose
Rebuilt axle.
We continue to check systems on the Red TR4A that will also receive a new rear frame section. The hoses under the hood are now either inflexible or dust, the brake and clutch pedals were rusted to the support shaft, and we’ve already documented that the carburetors were stuck solid and due to meet Gary Martin for a complete refurbishment. Let’s take a look…
New A Arms in Front
Better Shot to See The new Arms
It’s hard to see because my picture isn’t the best, but the shaft still shows a bit of scarring left over from the rust that welded the pedals to the shaft. I didn’t get a before picture.
The pedal bracket has been cleaned and painted.
The hole in the top of the pedal has become oblong over time. It’s supposed to be round. We’ll make it round again.
The radiator hose at the very top of this picture is returning to dust. If you wiggle the hose, it rains particles into the air.