[TR] TR4A Air Duct Mounting

[Jerry Van Vlack]

In addition to the overflow bottle difference there may be a difference in 
either the width or the placement of the 250 radiator requiring in different 
side panel length and angle.With the 6 cyl engine my guess is that the 
radiator is placed in a different location. Come to think of it that would 
also negate the use of the top panel as it's length and width would be 
different too.
JVV

-----Original Message----- 
From: Brian Thomas
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 11:04 AM
To: Jerry Van Vlack ; triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [TR] TR4A Air Duct Mounting

Thanks Jerry for the comment.

The V shape certainly appears to be factory.  I've only had the car for 25 
years and can't comment on any accidents before my time.

I did hit a deer about 4 years ago and while the hood was displaced 
rearwards, the grill and bumper escaped any damage.  Besides, I had 
installed a cardboard duct before then and had the same problem.

I find it interesting that Richard offers a different product for the TR250. 
>From the pictures it appears the 250 doesn't have the overflow bottle 
cut-out - maybe the top piece is also different?

... and no, I haven't looked at a TR250 yet - perhaps a 250 list member can 
comment?

Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Van Vlack [mailto:jerryvv at roadrunner.com]
Sent: August-31-14 10:23 AM
To: Brian Thomas
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4A Air Duct Mounting

Interesting, I worked with Richard on his prototype to assure fit and 
function, we mostly were concerned about the radiator overflow bottle. The 
final version fit my car perfectly. (CTC69150l) Richard makes a 250 air duct 
and if you need a different top piece he may be able to use a 250 top with 
the 4A sides. Not speaking for him but that may be a solution. I'd guess I'd 
be interested  in determining if in fact 250 and 4A upper valances are 
different with that V shape. Intuitively, I can't imagine why that would be 
changed as the body basically stayed the same in that area.
Is it at all possible that your car was damaged at some point resulting in 
that V shape? Have you looked at a 250 to see if they are different?

JVV

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Thomas
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 10:06 AM
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net> List
Subject: [TR] TR4A Air Duct Mounting

I'm currently in the process of installing the GoodParts stainless steel 
radiator air duct in my TR4A and have a small problem.

My 1967 TR4A is a very late one - CTC78390L - and the upper valance panel to 
which the top piece of air duct mounts is V shaped putting the middle 
mounting point 1/2 inch or so in front of the two others.  I wonder if 
TRIUMPH maybe switched to a TR250 style late in the run?

I had encountered this problem with the two previous "cardboard" ducts but 
had simply ignored the mid-point mount.

Anyone else been there - done this?

I've asked Richard Good for comments.

... and thanks to John Donnelly and Dave Connitt for recommending 
GoodParts - I'm very impressed with the overall quality of the product!

Cheers,

Brian
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