> I am now deep in the world of TR2 engine re-build, during the strip I
> noticed one of the pedestals for the rocker shaft, the one with the
> locating screw, is cracked in two halves. Does anyone out there have
> one they would sell me as the alternative seems to be a full set of
> cast aluminium items at 120 Euros, which I don't need or and can't
> afford for a cruiser not a racer. Also a question on the same matter,
> can I use the pedestal from the later TR's, like the 4.
The aluminum pedestals can be fitted to the early engines, as a complete
set. This is mentioned on page B2 of the TR3 supplement to the factory
workshop manual. This also allows the exhaust valve clearance to be reduced
to .010"
Sorry, I don't have any of the early cast-iron pedestals.
Randall
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