[TR] Looking for anyone with experience installing a RevingtonTR 4-1 Exhaust Header on a TR4A

[Dave Connitt]

Hello List,
I recently purchased a really nice 4-1 Stainless Steel Exhaust header from
RevingtonTR for my TR4A IRS and in fitting it I notice a couple of issues. I
am hoping there is someone on the list with a TR4A IRS that has installed one
of these headers who can answer a couple of questions.

1. After installing the header, I noticed that my new gear reduction starter
is practically sitting on top of the header! In my opinion, it is way too
close (can't insert my finger between the starter and the collector on the end
of the header. I have considered trying to rotate the starter 180 degrees to
see if that would help as it might clock the actual motor down and out of the
way of the header but haven't yet.

2. I ended up having to drill out the two outside mounting holes as the
spacing was not quite right.

3. It looks like I will have to grind out a notch in the frame to allow the
header to clear it.

I can send pictures to whoever needs them but I am now not sure if it is a
good idea to install the header or just put the original manifold back on and
go stock.. I did spend a lot of time restoring the stock TR4A exhaust manifold
and it is painted with POR-15 exhaust manifold paint.

Anyway, if anybody has installed one of these exhaust manifolds, I would like
to talk to you. I sent a email off to RevingtonTR also but I appreciate any
information anybody has with these manifolds.

Thanks,
Dave Connitt
'67 Triumph TR4A IRS
http://home.fuse.net/davestr4a