Well, as I previously posted, I sent my newly purchased TR6 (my 1st
LBC) out to the local 'expert' for a once-over.
This is what he reported:
- compression: 140 140 140 100 120 130
100 due to burned valve, not rings. Valve job ~$500 depending on parts
required.
- vacuum advance diaphram need to be replaced (?)
- Carb throttle shafts are sloppy; may need to be re-bushed
- Right front-end is sloppy; either a tie rod or bushings. He says if
it is the tie rod, small problem. If it's bushing I may need a new
front rack (?)
- the tranny is loud in neutral. Bearing noise. Could last a long
time; may need to be re-built in the future. $12-1300 (OUCH!)
- rear brakes are dragging. Can't remove one drum despite repeated
heating with a torch. May have to damage the drum to remove it (ala
recent hammer hread). Maybe rusted e-brake mechanism.
- Other than that, not a bad car. Oh, previous frame work and repair
noticed.
Well, give it to me, bring it on! Your comments, opinions,
suggestions, etc.
Thanks folks.
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