"I'm not interested in buying but I'm curious. If there "are no downsides", why is the friend changing to a new steel flywheel? Or is the new steel wheel supposed to be even better, or something? - -
"....Which points out what may be a downside to some people ... running a lightweight flywheel does make the engine a lot rougher under power at very low rpm, making the car at least somewhat harder
I kind of wondered about this, but the first I have heard of a problem. Interesting! I was considering doing this a new project build I am doing using a TR4A frame with solid axle. Will reconsider.
Triumph supplied a 21# flywheel from the factory for a short period of time. This is the weight that makes sense. The reason for a 31# flywheel seems to be lost to time, although there is some specu
Triumph List If you were going to get it, anyway, you might as well get it early. See front and back covers and table of contents at: FoT-Racing.com Order from Kas' neat website: http://www.kaskastne
This is for my AMBRO-TR project. Looking for nice 13 inch steering wheel, with large diameter grip. Andy Mace tells me that the early 13" Spitfire wheels fit the TR4. I want to put as many TR parts
Garage Lifts....great thread. Wonderful! I need to seriously consider this. "Superlift" in Missouri is not far away & I could visit them. Thanks for the link. I built a new garage and it is getting c
I have managed to accumulate several errands that will require about 80 miles of traveling here and there, today. Guess how I am going to do this. TR3A TS30854L Last hurrah in the Field of Dreams? Ma
If your TR3A needs new tenon plates to finish it off for the 2007 VTR Convention (featuring the TR3A at Valley Forge). item# 170049091769 == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Registe
I dont use anything but your gasket on my 2.5 Triumphs, but looking at getting an alloy for the AMBRO for show purposes. Does roadstergaskets@yahoo.com have one specifically for an alloy? Thanks, Jo
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Look at the website below for the membership roll and contact information of several of your suppliers, and perhaps some new ones you never knew about. BMTA http://www.britcar.org/ Joe Curto, Kelvin
Thanks Jack! I think you can put me down for two sets. Will confirm, shortly. Joe (A) FOT List: == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
TR3A Engine & Tranny available right now. Components were rebuilt for a Peerless project that now is going to have V-8 engine. Located in Wisconsin. 87mm and is totally complete...see brief descript
I have a friend that is building an AMBRO (ARE-003) Looking for Solid Axle TR4/TR4A. Engine and Transmission not necessarily required Sheet metal not required Good frame and suspension would be good
Late in 1962, Kas Kastner received and prepared three surrey topped cars for the 12 Hours of Sebring. They garnered 1-2-4 places. Jim Spencer (Wisconsin), one of the drivers, took possession of at le
Shameless Commercial Self Promotion, but trying to get the word out. Introduction of New Product: NYLATRON ROCKER ARM SPACERS. Lightweight. Low cost. Close tolerances. Looks cool. Unconditional guara
Uncle Jack & I have been having them bored for about 17 years with good success. It seems apparent that the OEM liners are superior in metallurgy. More recently, I worked with a former John Deere em
Bob D, Blake D. and the List Folks. This is appreciated....I retired from a large corp. at 57....now at 65, I look forward to everyday...believe me, this is the short version of my story. Thanks for