Bruce,
It happened to me in 1969 driving my previous tr a 1959 TR3A on a very cold day
in December. Only had to limp about 5 miles to home. Pulled the valve cover and
if i remember it was number 2 intake valve. Fished out the broken part, replaced
the push rod with one from the junk yard and all was fine. Never broke another.
Have no idea what caused it. Fatigue??
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
bruce britt wrote:
> Listers,
>
> Lost #1 cylinder on way home from British Car meet in Winter Park, Fl.
> nice event ).
> New spark plug didn't help. Limped home on 3 cylinders ( no fun ).
>
> Upon further inspection found broken push rod, intake #1 cyl, broken, about
> 1/2 inch from top.
> all new break. What would cause this? Everything else seems o.k. as far as I
> can tell.
>
> Anyone have this happen?
>
> Maybe it got out of adjustment?
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Bruce Britt TR 4 CT 37049L
> Lakeland, Fl.
> bebritt@gate.net
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