John
If you can get one, then the later type of 'CROSS DRILLED' crank is supposed
to be the best. The best oil seal is the type used by the racers, I used one
from Moss (UK) which I think was a Land Rover type. The crank definitely has
to be machined for this, but the seal DOESN'T LEAK (if you fit it properly that
is).
The TR Register magazine is a good place to start to look for a crank in the
UK.
Cheers
Brian Johnson
Internet bjohnson@mmm.com (work) or b.johnson@diamond.co.uk (home)
1963 TR4 AFP503A / IZS 733 - CT27216-L (now not L but O ) ex USA
1954 TR2 46 BHX TS554-O in lots of pieces UK
Car
John Gillis wrote:
> Still on the subject of my TR2 engine re-build and thanks to Fred Thomas
> for the only reply to the liner question !!. I have discovered that the
> crank is scrap and below any re-grinding levels on all journals. I will
> need a replacement. Because I intend to fit the later type rear oil seal,
> can I use a good TR4 / 4A crank, which would save on having the scroll
> machined smooth as required on the earlier type ?. It would also improve my
> chances of locating a sound standard crank which I could have macined if
> necessary for new bearings. Hope for more than one reply thios time????,
> thanks in advance
>
> John Gillis
> 1954 TR2 TS3618. October 1954 (ground up)
> 1964 Triumph 3TA 350cc (a little gem)
> Trinity College
> Dublin,
> IRELAND.
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