[Nobbc] TR4A Parts

Mike Gianandrea mvg1 at att.net
Thu Nov 18 19:19:42 MST 2010 

Thank you Peter.

Michael

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter & Nancy Bergman" <BergmanIns at comcast.net>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] TR4A Parts


> 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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