I have to side with Robert. The TR 3 that I had many years ago had the
tractor engine of about 2000cc. The early Spitfire that I had was powered by
a 1300cc engine. It didn't have enough power to blow itself up!! I was
embarassed by a Fiat 850 Spyder once and tried to blow it up. Left it in
gear until it would not go any faster (about 7000 rpm) before shifting.
Tough little bas$%^d... but it wasn't fast.
Kent
----- Original Message -----
From <RBHouston at aol.com>
To: <Ajhsys@aol.com>; <tboicey@brit.ca>
Cc: <Retters@aol.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 11:16 PM
Subject: Re: 1500 for 1275 swap
> In a message dated 06/12/2000 2:48:26 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
> Ajhsys@aol.com writes:
>
> > Yes, the TR engine was originally used in a tractor, and it did become
the
> > 1500cc engine used in the Spitfire and the 1500 Midget under BPSL's
> (British
> >
> > Phlegm Sucking Leyland) careful guidance.
> >
> > Allen Hefner
> > SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
>
>
> Ah don' think so Allen...The TR engine, as in TR2, TR3, TR$ er TR4...was
> apparently originally a Ferguson design, with cylinder liners...the 1500
> engine was another Triumph design (left over from Standard?) that I
believe
> began life as a much smaller engine and was increased in size well beyond
> it's years.
>
> Just like the British to use an antique design forever. Can you spell
> "trunnion"?
>
> The TR (Fergie) engine runs over 2 litres, and will run forever,
reguardless
> of condition.
>
> TR guys still source Lucas parts from Tractor suppliers.
>
> RH...not an expert, but I do own a TR4...sometimes seen as a TR$.
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