Fellow Team Netters,
I received the following e-mail from a fellow Pittsburgh Vintage Gran Prix
worker. His TR3A has been giving him fits all summer, and he has asked my
help in diagnosing the various problems. I gave him some ideas, but since
traffic has been slow here lately, I figured I throw out a challenge and see
if any of you all have experienced any of this. I will forward all replies
to the lucky owner of the LBC.
Larry Steckel
>>
>Thanks for offering some assistance, and a lending ear. Believe it or not
>all has happened in succession over the summer months.
>
>First, I have a 61 TR3A and the engine was rebuilt about 15yrs ago with
>very
>little miles put on since. This can be difficult explaining without
>seeing,
>but here it goes.
>
>In the spring I replaced the coil, plugs and ran great. THEN.
>
>1. At idle, runs smoothly, no black smoke. Purrs like a kitten. However,
>just taking around the block it misses, jerks back/forth, no power in 3rd.
>I
>live in Oakmont, and if you're familiar with Hulton Rd, I could only make
>it up
>the hill in 2nd. Just no power under a load. Don't think timing has
>anything to do with it.
>
>2. I've changed plugs, but get blacked very quickly. Tried to adjust the
>carbs best I could, but same result. THEN
>
>3. It began to overheat. Replaced the thermostat, drained/flushed rad,
>but
>continues to do the same just going around the block. New belt and feels
>tight and secure. Fairly new rad cap and water is flowing via hoses to
>rad. No
>evidence of water pump leaking, but could be bad. Don't recall if ever
>replaced. Cracked block? THEN.
>
>4. I tried to back out of the garage. When I engaged the clutch it would
>not go into gear. Just grinds-will not get into any gear. Will of-course
>if
>engine not running. Topped off gearbox w/oil, but no dice. It just grinds.
>Does not appear to be any leaks but have not bled the clutch. Fluid in
>master
>cylinder and fairly new slave cylinder-4 yrs old. As I said, there has not
>been
>very many miles put on this thing the last several yrs, unfortunately.
>
>Right now I'm at a loss and frustrated, and not real comfortable attempting
>too many things myself at this point.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tim
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