You read my mind Billy.
More seriously, it depends on what you want to do. You can probably get the
car running and driving for not much money or effort--just fix everything
that's not working. Dump the oil and gas (all--including trans and rear end)
and replace it all, replace the filter, turn the motor over by hand at least
one revolution. Then pull the distributor and use a drive shaft to spin the
oil pump until you get oil pressure. Then immediately use the electric start
to spin the motor. Do this a few times and you can replace the distributor
and try starting it.
Most likely you'll need to clean the carbs to actually start the thing.
If you're going to seriously use the car, or race it, then you need a nut
and bolt teardown, magnaflux everything that can hurt you if it breaks.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-fot@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf
Of BillDentin@aol.com
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 8:02 AM
To: gasket.works@verizon.net; simonjwh@telus.net
Cc: fot@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: owner of TRIXIE
In a message dated 10/25/2004 9:57:04 AM Central Daylight Time,
gasket.works@verizon.net writes:
> Sorry to bug you but I own a 1958 TR3 which was used in early 60's
> racing circles against Kasner et al basically on flat tracks and hill
> climbs. I am 3rd owner after Jim Robertson but owned by Bud Ingland of
> Port alberni B.C. Canada and i wish to resurect her to her previous glory.
> She's tough but she has a 4.11 rear end with a limited slip,
> overdrive in 2,3,4, Konis upfront, sitting in climate controlled
> garage for 20 years but no starts and probably needing hydraulics etc,
> gas in tank same age, where to begin is a dilemma. she also has
> staight cut gears and I have installed electric fan.
> Would appreciate tips and where to begin.
>
At your local bank...and bring a wheel barrow.
Bill (Damdinger)
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