Junboot@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hi all, I am new to the list. I am working on a major renovation of a
> 65
> TR4A. I also have a VERY stiff clutch. I have a 69 Datsun roadster so
> I am
> not just comparing this to modern detroit iron. I bought the TR not
> running
> so I don't know the correct feel. Could I have screwed up the
> throwout to
> fork connection? The swollen hose theory, wouldn't the clutch be slow
> to
> engage? The car was horribly bastardized when I bought it by the
> previous
> owner. The slave cylinder looks more like the TR250 one in the
> Victoria
> British catalog, could that cause the problem? If you guys don't mind
> (since
> I am new) Do all TRs run this hot? I don't have the car on the road
> yet but
> it idles HOT. I recored the radiator,cleaned out the block, "T" stat
> and all
> that stuff ok, and no head or head gasket problems (like my Datsun is
> famous
> for ouch) Finally anyone had any problems with Victoria British
> column
> headlight switch not working correctly between parking light mode and
> headlight mode it seams there is an Internal contact missing? Thanks
> All
> Dave M 65 4A IRS
Dave,
I can't help with specific questions on your TR, but let me see if I can
help with the over heating problem. When you replaced your coolant did
you use a 50/50 mix of antifreeze or straight water? What temp. range
thermostat did you install? See if any of your local vendors carry Red
Line Water Wetter. This will help increase cooling system heat transfer
rate.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4
Houston
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