Welcome Ned!
Ned wrote:
> 1) Is an external oil feed kit and/or an external oil cooler a
>good
> idea? I've heard that these cars suffer from poor oiling. I don't intend
> to run it hard but would like to preserve the engine as much as possible.
I havent heard of the TR6 having a problem of oiling. However, the
earlier sixs (pre 1974) have oil pumps which have less flow than the
1974 and later models. If you have >50lbs of oil pressure after 30
minutes of driving at highway speeds, and >20lbs of pressure at idle
then you probably don't have a problem that need immediate attention.
70lbs at speed and 40lbs at idle would be ideal. Unless you live in a
hot climate, I don't think that the TR6 needs an oil cooler. But it
really depends on how hard you drive the car. One thing I would add,
is a spin on oil adaptor.
> 2) The small, red "IGN" light in the lower part of the tach
>stays on
> whenever any of the lights are on - any ideas where to start to fix this
> indicator?
No. :-) Is you alternator putting out good current? Check the wiring.
> 3) The radio and speaker covers are after market; is there any
> info/source for the original or rebuilds?
A good source for many parts is The Roadster Factory. Ask them to
send you a catalog. 1-800-678-8764 is their number. There are other
places as well, but I don't have their numbers handy...
> 4) The carbs (dual Strombergs)......help!
I don't think I can help here. I rebuilt mine, and I'm trying to find
someone who can tune the correctly. :-)
> I'm also a bit limited compared to what I see with the rest of the group
> in that I don't have an infinite supply of $$$, a tremendous amount of
> mechanical knowledge or ability, and access to a complete automotive shop.
Uh, I think you're right among the most of us!
-Scotty
1975 TR6, which just got a nice treat of Colorado snow. Film at 11:00.
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