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TR2/3/3A Thermostats in Hot Summers and Moderate Winters
Given that everything else which can affect cooling on a TR is in order (radiator/cap/shroud, pump, tuning/timing) one generally wants to have a decent thermostat. This is a much discussed topic on various fora as I have found: Traditional bellows vs. modern, modern with or w/o holed bypass...- Tropical TR
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- high flow radiator thermostat tr3 tridon
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TR2/3/3A Windscreen Stanchion Guide Plates
Hello All, Are the subject guide plates supposed to be chromed? Regards, Walter- Tropical TR
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- guide plates stanchions tr3
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TR2/3/3A Overdrive and Grearbox Shops in Florida and South Virginia
Would appreciate any recommendations for good repair shops in Florida or southern Virginia for Brit car transmissions, including Laycock overdrive additions/replacements/repairs. Regards, Walter- Tropical TR
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- gearbox overdrive tr3 transmission
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TR2/3/3A TR3 Over heating
I have the same issue as many with keeping my 1959 TR3 engine cool while at idle after running at speed. I am looking for feedback from anyone who has actually dealt with this issue or just general running hot issues. Did you add an electric fan? Did you replace the stock fan blade. Which fan... -
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TR2/3/3A TR Rocker Arm Spacers
Would be interested to hear from those who are using metal or nylon rocker arm spacers available from various sources as a replacement for the original springs, due to spring wear or perceived improvement; also from those who see no need whatsoever to ever replace the spring spacers. To my...- Tropical TR
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- rocker spacers tr2 tr3 tr4
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TR2/3/3A Capillary Tube Clips
Anyone know if some insulating material should be wrapped underneath the clips when securing the temp gauge capillary to the fuel line? Have seen photos like this that look like folks have done it: Regards, Walter- Tropical TR
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- capillary tube clips tr3
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TR2/3/3A Type A Overdrive, Physical Differences between Roadster Brands?
Excepting the ratio difference for some applications (28% for Jags vs. 22% for others?), was there any physical difference in the Type A sports overdrives between those used in TRs, Austin-Healey, MG, etc.? Or are the differences only in the rear casing dimensions? I know the sedans are a...- Tropical TR
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- austin healey mgs tr3 type a overdrive
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TR2/3/3A TR3 Gearbox Top Cover OD Switch Locations
Gentlemen, I don't have my car at home to check and can't find a specific reference, so the more naïve question first. Do the TR3/3A non-OD gearbox top covers have pre-tapped holes for the OD switches, or just the raised areas where they should be located? Is there such a location for an...- Tropical TR
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- switch top cover tr3
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TR2/3/3A TR3A Reverse Light
Hello all, Does someone know if the factory optional TR3 reverse light, 502251, was one and the same as the Lucas L494 lamp, part # 52671? Was it mounted under and to one of the overrider brackets? Does anyone have a photo? Have only seen one in Piggott's book. It was round like a mini-spot...- Tropical TR
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- lucas l494 reverse light tr3
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TR2/3/3A Type-A Overdrive Handling Differences
Gentlemen, As part of my TS52910L rebuild, I'm looking to add an overdrive. I understand there were perhaps three changes to the A-type used from TR3 to TR250/early TR6, that these dealt mainly with the accumulator piston sizes and that piston size affects how smoothly the OD engages? Someone...- Tropical TR
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- tr3 type a od type a overdrive
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TR2/3/3A Tracing Vehicle History
As restoration of my '59 TR3A (TS52910L, engine# TS53112E) proceeds I am interested in piecing together the owner and driving history of the car. The right "bookend" documentation starts with the gentleman who sold me the car in 1991 and I'll work my way backwards. The left bookend starts with...- Tropical TR
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- history records tr3
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TR2/3/3A I'll pay for competent repairs!
I have a 1959 TR3a that can run but has some issues (rhetorical.) I can figure out what many of the problems are but lack the skill & tools to fix them. I will soon be shipping it to North Carolina for a family member to work on it cosmetically, but want to get some engine, brake, suspension... -
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General Tech I Need a Set of Plug Wires! Help!
So the story goes I needed a tune up. I got a cap and everything but the wires. I tried to make some sprial core chevy wires work and they didn't work, I busted through the cap when tightening the wires in. I ordered another cap and wire set from moss and it worked for about 3 seconds then... -
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TR2/3/3A Bronze Valve Guides and Seals: To Seal or Not?
As part of my TR3A engine/head rebuild, I have had bronze valve guides installed. Yes, I read a lot of the threads about bronze guides and the seals. Most seem to prefer the original cast iron guides and no seals. After reading all of the information, perhaps I would have stayed with cast...- Tropical TR
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- seals tr3 valves guides
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TR2/3/3A Steering Column Felt Bush, Additional Bush, Rubber Washers, etc.
Hello All, In preparing for my eventual steering column rebuild, I have looked at the various current parts catalogs, the factory manual and the factory parts catalog. I conclude and/or question the following: - The felt bush at the upper end is apparently common to all TR2-3a, however Moss...- Tropical TR
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- felt bush rubber steering column tr3
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TR2/3/3A Supercharger Advice Requested
I'd like to improve the way my '61 TR3A drives and am considering the Moss Judson-type S/C. I've owned the car only 2 years but from what my mechanics tell me, the engine doesn't show signs of having been rebuilt. Moss offers a low-boost unit for stock engines like mine and a higher-boost model... -
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TR2/3/3A Tr3 / 4 piston clearances
Hello All, Ok so I am in the process of reassembling my tr3 engine with almost all new parts! With only 54K on the car I was astounded at the amount of wear i found! I have purchased the 87mm liner piston and ring set from one of the three big parts houses. Upon sitting down to check my ring... -
TR2/3/3A TR3 Throttle linkage pics needed
Hey all, Long time no talk. Just finished up 3 months of work on the TR: reupholstered dash, added wood veneer to instrument cluster, installed new wiring harness, installed uprated heater, fixed throttle linkage bushings, etc etc... It was one of those, "might as well fix that bit since i'm... -
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TR2/3/3A First Time TR3A Owner with stuck engine
Hello All, I have recently picked up an all original 61 Tr3a with 54k miles that has been sitting in storage for 20+ years. Upon getting it home and in the garage i set to work rebuilding the brakes and filling what little rust I have in the floorpans. The only holdup now seems to be the... -
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Clutch Sticks
The clutch on my 58' TR3 A is sticking... today I pushed in the clutch peddle and it stuck down. Car won't go into gear. Think I should check the clutch fluid? Okay... where do I look for it ? Also, if I put more in, do I bleed it or will it bleed itself from use? You guys know...
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