The exterior isn't a problem. I am concerned about the grunge inside and
whether it would be pulled into the engine and create problems. I keep
kicking myself for not buying a blast cabinet years ago. I am almost done now
and really won't have the need going forward - but in hindsight... shudda.
I'll take it to a buddy next week sometime.
Regardless of the M-UK misnumbering.. I have what I need albeit without the
'boss' - but I already have one too many of those.... Sure wish I could
afford to retire. but, hey - "the recession is over" hrmph.
Since I couldn't finish up the carb linkage - I decided to tackle the wiper
motor. Had 4 in various shades of working. The only motor that turned was on
a DR3A - wasn't sure of compatibility (now I find out it is the same degree) so
I cannabalized the three DR2's & the one DR3 to get the right parts for one.
Just finished putting it together and voila - it worked.... Too late to get it
installed tonight but I feel like the day wasn't a complete waste... I may
take the square housing back off and have it powder coated. It is a dark
silver hammerite but is showing its age (bd: 8/60).
Thanks again.
Nov 8, 2010 12:38:00 AM, TR3driver@ca.rr.com wrote:
Randall babbled:
> Also wrong description I believe. According to my
> information it was fitted
> to 100 engines starting at TS16801E,
I of course meant CT16801E.
> through the end of TR4A production.
Also my mistake, my TR4A SPC shows P/N 307455.
But the Moss UK listing is still clearly wrong. They left out the early TR3
low port manifold entirely (P/N 302118), and the cylinder head introduced at
TS9350E was the "Le Mans" head, still a low port design. TS13052E was the
introduction of the "high port" head.
Cleaning would depend on condition; I would probably degrease first and then
use glass bead blasting. But generally I just clean up the mating surfaces
with a file and install it "as found" otherwise
Randall
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