> I have been under the impression that the top bows that have been with the
> vehicle I am restoring were for a TR-3. Wrong...they are for a TR-4. I am
> looking for a good set for my TR-3 small mouth.
I've got several sets taking up space, Paul. Write me off-list and let's
get together. If you are going on the Drive tomorrow, I could bring them
along. (Don't have a Triumph running, so I'll be in a LJC.)
> Also I need to find a reference source for the fuse
> conversions from Lucas to US buzz type.
An easy rule of thumb is to take 1/2 the rating given in the book, and round
up to the next larger available size.
Here is a conversion chart, lifted from a long-ago Buss fuse catalog :
English Type Buss Replacement
50 amp AGC 30
35 amp AGC 25
30 amp AGC 20
25 amp AGC 15
20 amp AGC 10
10 amp AGC 7 1/2
5 amp AGC 3
Personally, I feel even this chart results in fuses rather larger than
needed,
so for example I use an AGC 20 to replace the original "35 amp" fuse in my
TR3A.
My conversion chart would go more like :
English Buss
50 25
35 20
30 15
25 15
20 10
10 5
5 3
> What is the oil type or weight for the AUG878 SU carbs?
Lots of debate on that topic, with no clear answers. IMO it depends on many
factors, including weather/climate, how worn your carbs are and your
personal tastes.
The book suggests using the same oil recommended for the engine; which would
amount to SAE 40 for temps consistently over 70F or SAE 30 for temps in the
range 40-70F.
But after some experimentation, I decided that SAE 20 worked best for me.
20W50 will work in a pinch, but IMO it's better to use a straight-weight
oil, since you don't need as much enrichment when the weather (and engine)
is hot. The straight-weight oil will thin more as it gets hot, giving less
enrichment effect (and hence slightly better fuel mileage) when it's not
necessary.
Detergent or not; synthetic or not; high quality or not; makes no difference
IMO. Last time I looked though, I could only find straight 20 weight in
non-detergent, so that's what I use. $.99/qt at the local "99 Cent" store
<G>
Randall
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