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9781903706046

How to Restore Triumph TR4 and TR4A

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  • ISBN13:

    9781903706046

  • ISBN10:

    1903706041

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-05-12
  • Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
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Summary

Follow this step-by-step practical guide to restoring a Triumph TR4 and TR4A sports car. It includes details on chassis, bodywork, mechanical components and interiors. Plenty of photos to support explanations.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements and about the Author 6(1)
Foreword 7(1)
Introduction and using this book 8(1)
Safety
9(1)
Selecting your first TR and buying tips
10(9)
Which TR to choose?
10(1)
A review of the TR range
11(1)
Origins
11(1)
Sidescreen TRs
11(2)
Non-sidescreen TRs
13(3)
The `Wedgies'
16(1)
Conclusion
17(1)
Buying - some golden rules
17(2)
What to check
19(12)
Body, paintwork and trim
19(1)
Bodywork
19(5)
Paintwork
24(1)
Interior and external trim
25(1)
Inspecting the chassis
25(1)
The TR4A chassis
25(2)
The TR4 chassis
27(1)
Engine, gearbox and overdrive
28(1)
Engine condition details
28(1)
The gearbox condition/assessment
28(1)
Overdrive
29(1)
The differentials
29(1)
The TR4's rear axle and suspension
29(1)
The IRS differential on TR4As
29(2)
Preparing your restoration plan
31(10)
Stripping the car
31(1)
Do you have the contacts?
32(1)
Chassis or body first?
32(1)
IRS hogging
33(1)
What and where to paint?
33(1)
The main restoration plan
33(1)
Example 1 - Ladder chassis TR4 - one-piece body repair
34(1)
Example 2 - IRS TR4A - two-piece body repair
34(3)
Conclusion
37(1)
Spare parts
38(3)
Body restoration
41(21)
The TR4 - TR4A differences
41(1)
Minimising body repair difficulties
42(1)
Body restoration -- the `Rules'
42(1)
Rebuilding the doors
43(2)
One-piece body repairs
45(5)
Two-piece body sequence
50(1)
Progressing the restoration
51(4)
Additional details
55(5)
Sand blasting
60(2)
Chassis restoration
62(17)
Separating body from chassis
62(1)
Stripping, shotblasting and checking the chassis
62(3)
Front suspension checks
65(1)
The TR4 (live axle) ladder chassis
65(3)
The TR4A (IRS) chassis
68(1)
Examining and repairing the IRS chassis
69(6)
Modifying the IRS lower wishbone mountings
75(4)
Painting, plating and rust prevention
79(8)
Galvanising
79(1)
Painting your chassis
80(1)
Powder-coating
81(1)
Painting bodytub and panels
81(1)
Step 1: zinc primer
82(1)
Steps 2 and 3: etch priming and final gloss finish
83(1)
Doing your bit
84(1)
Other painting detail
84(1)
Stone-chip protection
85(1)
Bright metal finishing
85(1)
Chrome plating
85(1)
Component preparation
86(1)
Rust prevention
86(1)
The four-cylinder engine
87(18)
Background
87(1)
First checks
88(1)
Removing the head
88(1)
The cylinder liner and lower seals
89(1)
Oil leaks, circulation and containment
90(2)
Other bottom-half suggestions
92(1)
Cylinder head matters
93(1)
Assembling the four-cylinder engine
94(8)
Fitting the engine
102(1)
Ancillary equipment
103(1)
Distributors
103(1)
Inlet manifolds
103(1)
Exhaust manifolds
103(1)
Some cooling detail
104(1)
Modern oils and fuels
105(5)
Running-in/breaking-in and engine oils
105(1)
Oil thermostats
105(1)
Using unleaded fuel
106(1)
`Unleaded' cylinder head
107(2)
Anti-run-on valves
109(1)
Clutches, gearboxes and overdrives
110(8)
The clutch
110(2)
The gearboxes
112(2)
Overdrive matters
114(1)
Problems and solutions common to `A' and `J' types
114(1)
The `A' type overdrive
115(1)
The `J' type overdrive
116(2)
Carburettor induction
118(6)
Identifying your carburettor
118(2)
Identifying your inlet manifold
120(1)
Preliminary operational checks
121(1)
Adjusting the idle speed
122(1)
Balancing twin carburettors
122(1)
Replacing the throttle spindle
123(1)
Front suspension and steering
124(7)
Reasons for a suspension rebuild
124(1)
Improving handling
125(1)
The TR4
125(1)
The TR4A
126(1)
The upper fulcrum pin
127(1)
Improving the steering
127(2)
Additional tips and suggestions
129(1)
Front coil spring compressor
130(1)
Rear suspension and `live' axles
131(4)
Rear leaf springs
131(1)
The Girling rear axle
132(1)
Removing and reassembling the hubs
132(3)
Independent rear suspension and differential
135(8)
Triumph's IRS system
135(1)
The trailing arms
136(2)
The differential
138(1)
The driveshafts
139(1)
The universal joints
140(1)
Rear hubs and bearings
141(1)
A brief summary of the major upgrades
141(1)
Spring compressors
142(1)
Brakes
143(4)
Background
143(1)
The brake lines
143(1)
Flexible hoses
143(1)
Brake servo performance
144(1)
General brake tips
144(2)
The handbrake
146(1)
Miscellaneous matters
147(5)
Electrical suggestions
147(2)
Improving security
149(1)
Bonnet release cables
150(2)
Interior trim
152(14)
Restoring the wood veneer
152(1)
Sound deadening felt and carpet fitting
152(5)
Internal trim panels
157(3)
Seat belts
160(1)
Rebuilding the front seats
160(1)
Re-covering pressed steel TR4 seats
161(1)
Re-covering tubular framed seats (late TR4 and TR4A)
162(2)
The rear seats
164(2)
Hood/soft top
166(9)
The differences
166(1)
Rebuilding the hood frames
167(3)
The hoods
170(1)
Fitting the TR4's frame and hood
171(1)
Fitting the TR4A hood
172(2)
Hood maintenance
174(1)
Lefthand drive to righthand drive conversion
175(5)
Predominance of LHD cars
175(1)
Preparation/stripping
175(1)
The steering
176(2)
Switching the pedals
178(1)
Hydraulics
179(1)
Wipers
179(1)
Electrics, dashboards and instruments
179(1)
Electrics
179(1)
Dashboards and fascias
179(1)
Instrumentation
179(1)
Conclusions
180(1)
Appendix 1. Clubs, suppliers and specialists 181(2)
Clubs
181(1)
UK specialist TR restorers, repairers, dealers and spares suppliers
181(1)
Overdrive repair specialists
181(1)
Gearbox rebuilding
182(1)
Chassis repair and manufacture
182(1)
Paint manufacturers/specialists
182(1)
Hood renovation products
182(1)
Chrome restoration
182(1)
Electrical
182(1)
Bonnet release mechanisms
182(1)
Cylinder head refurbishment/unleaded compatibility
182(1)
Body repair tools and equipment
182(1)
US spares suppliers
182(1)
Paint manufacturers/specialists
182(1)
Appendix 2. Welding, tools and techniques 183(8)
Welding
183(1)
The alternative methods
183(1)
Welding equipment
184(1)
Additional equipment
185(1)
Safety
185(1)
Learning to weld
185(1)
Types of welds
186(1)
Seam/stitch welding
186(1)
Basic metal forming and adjustment
186(5)
Index 191

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