> I was just looking at a TR4 on ebay and I noticed the unusual orientation of
> the distributor in the engine bay photo. I am guessing the drive is not
> installed correct. Seems to be about 90 degress off.
I agree ... someone didn't get the gears engaged just right.
> Is this a problem or just unusual?
Not a problem of itself, as long as the timing is correct. The engine will
still run fine.
But it would make me wonder about what other "mistakes" there are. Like why the
inside of the master cylinder bracket isn't painted, and why the wiper motor
body isn't crinkle black finish. Just seems odd that someone would go to such
lengths for a 'correct' car (even the original type hose clamps) and then make
such obvious mistakes. I don't like that big chunk of rubber fuel line either
... it means the steel portion is unsupported and may vibrate and eventually
break. Paint job looks suspiciously rough around the MC bracket, like someone
just painted over the rust. That bolt with the threads painted will be hard to
get out, too.
Randall
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