Hi Guys - Thanks for re-enforcing the title change idea, The car is a
CT27842E on the engine, CT27676 body, putting the production in the second
half on '63.
Maybe I muddied the water about talking about what started me on the
adventure. Getting the title straightened out is something that I have
thought of and I am going to look into, dunno how hard it is going to be
(probably not as hard as getting my '63 to pass!) I called the emissions
board when I got the notice thinking it was a mistake, I found out that in
Ada County, Idaho (Boise City area) 1965 is an unmoving hard-line.
The Emissions test is more of a challenge for me to try to beat, I know -
long shot, but it the tester said wasn't too far out of whack. I won't
profess to understand the results too well.
Anyway, regardless of getting the title changed, I still want my little TR4
run as well as possible.
I have slowly been working to getting my LBC up into proper working order.
I did a basic 12,000 mile tune up a month ago and I'm now ready to tackle
the timing and carbs. (body is straight, though needs a new paint job,
interior, suspension and cooling system are < 2 years old thanks to the
previous owner)
I picked up a colortune & carb sync tool, etc. (My skills and tools are from
single carb VW's) & I'm ready to give it a shot.
Any suggestions on the timing and dwell thing would really be appreciated.
Thanks again!
Dylan
>Dylan,
>Since the US emissions standards didn't come out until 1968, I can't
understand what kind of test your car would be required >to pass. Surely,
they
>are not going to make it pass current emissions requirements. Check into
it, I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
Joe
Dylan Pedersen wrote:
>
> Hi all -
> I'm attempting to make my recently acquired 1963 TR 4 with ZS CD175 Carbs
> pass a emissions test in the State of Idaho. (The car is titled as a '65,
> thus forcing me to go through the process, '65 is the cut off year).
>
> To do so I'm going to through a tune up of the engine, i.e. ignition
timing
> and carb adjustment
>
> I want to confirm my points setting with a dwell reading & the timing with
a
> timing light (engine has 82,000 miles and I can't imagine static timing
will
> hit the mark).
>
> Does anyone know the Dwell reading I should be looking for to confirm the
> points are set appropriately? Everything on the engine is stock.
>
> Also, when checking / setting the timing with the timing gun, I was
planning
> on disconnecting the vacuum advance and shoot for TDC at Idle. Is this
> correct, or is there a better way to set it up?
>
> Thanks much for the help!
>
> Kind Regards,
> Dylan
> 1963 Triumph
> Boise, Idaho
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