[Nobbc] TR4A Parts

[Mike Gianandrea]

Hi Peter,

Who did the installation, how much did it cost, and how long did it take? Do 
you have contact info?

Michael 64 TR4

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter & Nancy Bergman" <BergmanIns at comcast.net>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] TR4A Parts


> 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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>> awareness.  -- Annie Savoy
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