Hi Cosmo,
First thing to check as far as the oil leak is the PCV valve. Do you
have one? Is it working?
When I bought my TR4/A, there was a paint pan tied up to the rear of the
engine. The DPO said it leaked oil so bad he would empty it every day.
Well, there was no PCV valve, and the engine built up so much pressure
that oil was coming out everywhere. I bought the car expecting to change
the rear seal, but since installing the PVC...I have not seen a drop of
oil on my floor.
Check the PVC valve...it's an easy fix.
Jim
'67 TR4/A
'68 GT6 MKI
http://www.homestead.com/jimstriumph
ebk@buffnet.net wrote:
>
> Hi List!
> Given: I own a TR4/A that I'm haveing engine problems with:
> 1-To much oil leakage:
> A- 1Qt: 200 miles.
> B- To much blow-by, coming out by fule pump, etc.
> C- a love affair with the Clutch, will Not let go when wanting to
> shift.
> 2- Engine could use a rebuild ;-)
> 3- OD needs work
>
> Thought: Pull engine & tranny to rebuild engine & work on tranny while
> I have it out.
>
> Problem: Very Little $money. So what else is new! :-)
>
> Possible Solution:
> 1- Work on what I can, when I can.
> 2- Install a TR6 engine?
> 3- Install spare TR4/A [non-OD] that I have lying around.
>
> Situation: I have an opportunity to purchase a used TR6 eng. complete?
> I haven't seen it yet, but it has everything [intake & exhaust manifold,
> carbs,linkage, starter, fuel & water pump, alter., etc. Owner says it
> was running when he pulled it out. How long ago, I don't know; therefore
> I can't be sure it will work now. And if I do decide to purchase it,
> then he suggests to pull head & check things out.
>
> Price: $300. I think that's a good one if all is there as he said its
> been stored in his garage on a dolly.
>
> Questions:
> 1- I think that the TR4/A tranny will match up, Yes or No? If not, then
> what will I have to alter? If possable?
> 2- I think that the engine & tranny will fit the motor mounts & tranny
> mount in my car, Yes or No? After all, isn't that what the TR250 is
> basically [TR250 owners: I'm not trying to down grade the TR250, because
> I'm sure there's more to it than that.]
> 3- Will the TR6 exhaist manifold end match up with the TR4/A gasket
> double exhaust pipe?
> 4- What suggestions do any of you have for checking out the engine:
> A- Before I hand over the $money?
> B- After I take it home & before I install tanny & units into the car?
>
> Remember:
> 1- This is only to be 'temporary'. [I know that at times 'temporary'
> could end up being longer than I org. thought.] :-)
> 2- I don't have much $money. Most of it was spent on the eng.
>
> Thank in advance, -Cosmo Kramer
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