Hi List,
I finally admitted that I needed help tuning my TR6, and finally
located a
local mechanic with the skills. He had the car for 10 days and found that the
ZS
carbs' fixed jets were not correctly pressed in by the rebuilder, 4 years ago.
I always
suspected it was runnig lean, but couldn't figure out why. Now, the engine
pulls so
much stronger, and idles better too! $300 well spent.
Here in Massachusetts the RMV snuck through a change to the antique car
registration requirements. Formerly, we could drive on weekends and holidays,
but
no more. So, I traded in my antique plate "TR 73" for a plain, everyday one.
I've been on "vacation" this week. I get to stay home and catch up on
spring projects that never got done because we had 8 rainy weekends in a row.
But it's been a fun vacation too: I've been running errands with the
TR6 all
week as my "daily driver" for the first time since I finshed the frame-up in
1999.
And, it's running great! I have not had the hood up yet, and even had to drive
through a brief shower yesterday. The bonnet has not been open once: just
drive,
drive, drive, with the oldies playing on my oldie radio. Have waved at two
other
TR6s, and 2 MGBs. I pulled into a parking lot today, and a guy turns around
and
says "I'm in love!" (with the car). The best thing is the little kids: "cool
car!" Yep.
You'ld have to be half dead not to notice a loud, red TR6!
The car is running great, and is a blast to drive. I have to
constantly tell
myself to slow downa bit, and be careful. After all, it's an antique!
This is the way it ought to be. To those struggling with a
restoration, keep
at it. It will be worth the work and the wait.
I gotta go.
Rick 1973 TR6 CF2570U
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