Bill :
There are good instructions for installing the hardtop in both the
factory manual, and the Haynes.
Judson Superchargers show up on eBay every once in a while, but bring
lots of $$$. An incomplete, used unit sold recently for some $1200,
while a rebuilt, complete unit brought over $1600.
Can't help with the ashtray. Contrary to Bill Piggott, none of my TR3As
had one (and I've owned or disassembled some 8 different cars).
I use Valvoline synthetic (which is probably equivalent to Mobil 1) in
my TR and Chevy. So far, it seems to work quite well, and it
dramatically reduced oil consumption in the high-mileage Chevy. I can't
really tell the difference in the TR, since it mostly leaks oil instead
of burning it.
I've heard from enough people with personal experience with rings not
seating when using synthetic for break-in, that I'm inclined to believe
it's not just an urban legend. Still, it's my belief that a properly
machined engine with modern rings should not require seating of the
rings, and in fact none of the engines I've ever built has shown any
signs of this happening.
Randall
59 TR3A daily driver
bill williams wrote:
>
> OK.. a couple of questions..
> 1. where can i get instructions for fitting the
> hardtop mounting hardware on a TR3A that has never had
> a hardtop?
>
> 2. where can i get a judson spercharger for same??
>
> 3. where can i get an ashtray faceplate for the same??
>
> 4. any thoughts on mobil 1 oil?? i have a new engine
> in the car... with about 1000 miles on it. the rings
> should be seated by now so the concern that the rings
> wonat seat because of the superior lubrication
> properties of mobil 1 shouldnt be a concern,,, a
> concern , i might add, that may be just an urban
> legend,, seeing as many cars come with mobil 1 from
> the factory.
>
> thanks,,
> bill varnum
> 1958,60 and 61 TR3As..
>
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