[Nobbc] TR4A Parts

Thu Nov 18 17:36:51 MST 2010

Hi Michael,

I don't exactly remember the cost, but it was around $1700, which included 
the new bell housing, mounts, speedo cable, an adapter cover for the Toyota 
trans, to make the TR shift lever come out is exactly the right place, 
hydraulic throwout bearing, driveshaft flanges and all hardware, nuts, bolts 
et.c. to do the conversion.  I found a transmission in San Jose, which was a 
W58, from I think a 85 Celica which I looked for because it has a fifth gear 
ratio of .783.  The pickup truck transmissions 1984 to 1996 have a fifth 
gear at .810, and I wanted the highest ratio to make the poor old Ferguson 
tractor engine loaf as much as possible on the freeway. The trans cost about 
$250, and happened to be in great shape. HVDA also includes new seals for 
the front and rear of the Toy trans, so as to guarantee no leaks.  I did the 
installation myself which wasn't very hard. The whole thing is the slickest 
conversion I'v ever done, everything fit. I probably spent the better part 
of a couple days doing it, with cleaning up old crap et.c. If you would like 
to see it in person, and drive it, I would surely let you, but at this time 
of the year we seem to have a lot of plans, but I do have some time here and 
there, so let me know if you're interested and we can find some mutually 
suitable time.  I live in Sunnyvale, but we could meet somewhere half way. 
Herman is a very helpful person, and could likely recommend someone to 
install the kit if you don't want to do it yourself. HVDA is on line at 
www.hvdaconversions.com

Pete

---- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Gianandrea" <mvg1 at att.net>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] TR4A Parts

> 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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