Well this is as good a post as anyy to share my Triumphing joys of this week.
On Tuesday I met Gary Klein, our TRAC president at a bank 1/2 way
between us to do some TRAC business http://www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
, meanwhile I did the business of enjoying the Triumph 4.
The TR has been absolutely a joy since I fixed that crazy
(Mallory)distributor problem last October (shorting points contact). No
matter how cold it has been, as long as ther is no salt on the roads-
and I'm running local 'TR supply runs'- I've chosen the TR over the
others in the collection. Why you may ask?
1st,Its my Joy Toy! The dream car of my youth, its Holiday time, no
complications! 2nd its a 4 cyl-(why start a V-12 in 18-24^ temps, the
TR warms up 'quick', well realtively quickly).
Once I get the door lock thumb button to work, I insert and turn the
ignition key to 'on', I pop the bonnet, I turn the choke up full with
my right hand, I then press the solenoid start button and I am never
disapointed - the car starts IMMEDIATELY and runs as long as the choke
is properly positioned. Immediately when firing, I can back down the choke.
I am running '3 in 1 oil' in the dashpots. I have had NO, absolutely no
hesitation upon aceleration - and I have along slowly rising hill to
climb immediately after turning my corner, as long as the choke is
properly positioned.
If I wait 5 minutes before leaving (usually is by the time I fold up &
put the covers in the trunk, gather my briefcase and misc items, put on
my seatbelt, etc.) I don't evben need the choke, and the Idle RPM is @
750-800. Se is smooth asnd a dream- and I can't believe it. I never
remember the TR ever being this dependable.
Wed evening, after running @ with the TR, I took Camellia to dinner in
the TR.
I am running a full cardboard in front ogf the radiator- and becuase the
temp gauge is reading at only 2/3 of the way toward 70^center mark, and
if I go over 45 I loose too much heat from the thin top, I am thinking
of removeing the metal fan-until I can pull the whole extension and
install the electric fan in full. Today I stopped at the post office and
had to wait behind 7 cars , at the drive in window- at least a full
12-15 minutes (no rush-just enjoying the getting cozier (heat wise)TR),
and the needle never went above 'center' on the temp gauge- and this is
with the cardboard in front of the radiator.
Anyway I've put about 150 miles on the car so far this week- have used
only one other. I'm working on the Rallye light circuits, and also the
"Camellia Rallye decal". I have posted a picture of the 3 actual vintage
rallye lights on the car on
http://members.home.net/staffel/automotive2.html
Website Homepage: http://members.home.net/staffel/index.html
(links to the TR pages too (CTR/TRAC) and the JAG club (NCJOC); I'm learning!
There are some links to some of the restoration pictures, but this is a
work in progress, and those of you with those magnificent
website(Brian,Jeff, Dan, etc) have been a real inspiration.
SO I and the TR have had a TRiumphant Happy Channukah, Merry Christmas
and rapidly approaching New Year. Before the Snow Storm hits again- I
just can't get enough Triumphing.
Even got the TRF and MOSS ORDERS off today. Anyone interested, you're
welcome on the 6th. I'll be hosting a TRAC TECH Session on Master
Cylinder Overhaul. See the TRAC website!!
Sherman
Columbia MD
TR4 CT40054L
One Happy TR playing in MD
(strong and Proud Once again)
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