[TR] No spark TR3

[Jim Henningsen]

Thanks for the note.  It was a fair retail price considering the quality of the build.  I have a 61 3A in the fleet and it is nice to see the prices rising on our cars.  

> On Apr 17, 2021, at 3:35 PM, Bob <yellowtr at adelphia.net> wrote:
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> Jim,
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> I have never had a 3 or 4 rotor failure but I did have a failure on my 6. I keep spares in the trunk of every car along with a coil.
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> That is one good looking 3. Any idea of what your friend paid? Just curious.
> 
> Bob
> 
> On 4/17/21 3:24 PM, Jim Henningsen wrote:
>> List,
>> Thank you all for your recommendations.  I got my spare parts and tools together and started with replacing the rotor.  It was new but the riveted type and I know those are problematic.  Put my spare red rotor in and voila, a fine running 59 TR3A.  I spent more time getting my spares together than the time it took to switch the rotor.  How do they still sell Lucas logo black riveted rotors.  Should be a law against those.  So appreciative of everyone’s help.
>> Attached pic of the happy owner with his new car. It came from a Morgan dealer in Illinois.  They sold it on consignment.  Stated that is was restored about 13 years ago.  After inspecting, I concur, it was done by someone who knows Triumphs.  Lots of correct details and parts.  
>> Cheers,
>> Jim Henningsen 
>> Ocala fl 
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>>> On Apr 16, 2021, at 5:43 PM, staffel <staffel at comcast.net> wrote:
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>>> Hi Jim! Lucas rotors known to crack, Thus grounding spark 
>>> Had this happen on TR4 & On friend's 6 cyl Jags with points. Of course both times club drives > hundred miles from home. Had to leave cars, get a simple rotor.
>>>  SInce then Always carry spare rotors for me & others.
>>> 
>>> When no spark on Lucas's Ignition, 1st thing I do is swap to another rotor. Then follow normal diagnostics.
>>> 
>>> I'm running a Malory dual point since 1999. Rotor quality never been an issue 
>>> 
>>> Sherman
>>> 65TR4
>>> 4 Jags72-96
>>> 5 Jensens
>>> 
>>> ColumbiaMD.
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