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Re: Purists beware!

To: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: Purists beware!
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 11:31:40 +0600 (EDT)
Cc: The Usual Suspects <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
On Thu, 9 Oct 1997, Malcolm Walker wrote:

> Has anyone compiled a list or compendium involving the various "parts
> swaps" you can (gasp) safely do onto a TR (or other Triumph, for that
> matter)
> 
> I'm not saying "yeah, I used Wal-Mart oil instead of Castrol, worked
> fine"...
> 
> But rather, "Fiesta alternator is a direct plug in replacement", etc.
> 
> I saw a list of this sort of things for the TVR (naturally), and risking
> having myself shunned by all purist resto mechanics, how 'bout one for my
> TR4?  :-)

Well, beyond information located on the VTR Web site, there's always the
late Bob Schaller's "manual" on modifications and updates, mostly
pertaining to the sidescreen TRs but somewhat applicable to the TR4 as
well (I guess; I've not seen the book, but I've heard good things about
it). This might still be available through The Roadster Factory.

--Andy

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