FITTING THE CARBURETORS

This installation appears to be much more complicated than it is.  In the photo to the left, the carburetors have been fitted to the manifold and the fuel lines attached accordingly.

In the photo to the right you will notice that we have connected the carburetor linkage to the accelerator mechanism.  The manual choke assembly is also connected but will require further adjustment.

More to follow...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

MEANWHILE, ON THE IGNITION SIDE OF THE ENGINE...

We have purchased a new Pertronix electronic distributor and coil for the TR.  The static timing on the engine has not yet been accomplished.  This will be done prior to startup.

If you look closely, you will notice the fuel line that extends from the fuel pump to the carburetors.  It runs just above the spark plugs.  Also the heater supply line has been connected to the heater coil.

Another view of the fuel line as it is routed just above the water pump pulley at the front of the engine.  

Stay tuned...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

MOUNTING THE GENERATOR

It is much easier to install the generator before the carburetors and radiator are fitted.  In the photo to the left you will notice the generator in place.  We also purchased a new fan belt.  Attention was given to its tension.

In another view of the generator, you can see that the wires have been attached making the installation complete.

Thank you for your interest...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

FITTING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD

The intake manifold had been restored early on.  Today we cleaned it and bolted it in place.  Two of the nuts were damaged, so it will be necessary to complete the installation tomorrow.  Then we will be installing the remainder of the fuel delivery system.

Stay tuned...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

INSTALLING THE WIPER MOTOR

The windshield wipers were in good operating condition when the TR was delivered to our shop so we expect that it will work fine.  We will, however, clean and lubricate all the moving parts before the installation is complete.

Thanks for watching...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

FITTING THE EXHAUST HEADER AND HEADER PIPE

The engine is now in place and we are ready to fit the exhaust system.  At some point in the past, the studs that join the header to the header pipe had been broken. When the studs were reinstalled, they were not in alignment resulting in several hours of extra work.  But finally...

The remaining pieces of the exhaust system will be attached soon.

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253

INSTALLING THE ENGINE AND GEARBOX

As you may recall, the engine and gearbox had been previously restored.  Now we are ready to re-install.

Glenn in the foreground and Jeremy are guiding the engine into the bay.  Special care must be taken not to mar the finish on the engine or the adjacent areas.

Finally the engine and gearbox are resting on their new mounts.  

Now that the motor mount bolts are fitted and the power plant is secure, the assembly of the engine's fuel, exhaust and cooling systems will be installed.

This is exciting...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

tdmccurry@yahoo.com

843-338-2253