[Nobbc] TR4A Parts

[Peter & Nancy Bergman]

Hi, I did the HVDA (Herman van den Akker) conversion, and it was truly 
seamless. Everything fit, even the TR4A flywheel takes the new clutch, no 
drilling required. The car is completely transformed, completely relaxed at 
highway speeds (whatever they are, haven't recalibrated the speedo yet), 
with no rattles and no boat anchor hanging off the back end of the trans as 
on the old TR tranny. The only thing that requires some close measurements 
is the installation of the hydraulic throwout bearing, to be sure you don't 
overextend it.  I would highly recommend the conversion, and Herman is very 
helpful, if you have any questions along the way.  Feel free to ask me any 
questions.

Pete Bergman
(408) 773-1781
'67 TR4A
'54 JagXK120
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "G. Mugele" <mewgull at sonic.net>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 11:31 AM
Subject: [Nobbc] TR4A Parts


> Wow!  You guys are terrific!
>
> I was amazed at all the sources you all know.
>
> Thanks ever so....
>
> I have just order the e-brake assembly from Team Triumph.  They're in
> Warren, Ohio so it will be some time before I know for certain how
> happy I am with what they're selling but it seems to be exactly what I
> need.
>
> Thanks again, to all who offered suggestions.
>
> On another front:  There is clearly a problem with the clutch which I
> found soon after setting off from Colorado.   It seems to be binary,
> fulling engaged or fully disengaged.  The problem source seems to be a
> lack of lubricant on the splines causing it to bind on something.
> Since any fix is going to involve pulling the gearbox and since I'm
> not sure how good the box really is, I'm considering getting one of
> those VERY expensive conversion kits and installing a toyota 5-
> speed.   What I've learned about this is that it's a seemless (more or
> less) conversion and that the 5th OD gives the TR reasonable highway
> speeds without forcing the tach needle to twist to the right
> excessively.  Has anyone here done anything like that and if so what
> was the result?  Other opinions sought, if anyone has any strong
> feelings one way or another.
>
> Yes I know that it will take away from the originality of the car but
> it's not particularly egregious.  I found some photos of a TR4 with
> the conversion and it looks totally stock.... at least a glance.  And
> heck... I'm gonna stick on a spin-off filter and maybe go to a
> pertronix distributor.... so.... well....   she is a little long in
> the tooth.
>
> Gerry
>
> G. Mugele
> mewgull at mugele.net
>
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