1955 Triumph TR2

 Last post mentioned the charging system not working.  Local shop that rebuilt generator said it's likely a bad voltage regulator.  They did confirm the generator works fine when we took it out for them to check it. So we arranged a consult with Rick Astley, an electrical engineer who has written a book about MG electrical systems.  He was very helpful.  We had been correctly polarizing the generator field windings for positive ground, but had done it without the engine running.  At Rick's suggestion we tried it again while the engine was running, and how it starting charging!  As Rick says, it needed an electrical Kick in the A**! No red light, ammeter goes to right towards positive current.  Decided to stop by the shop that rebuilt the generator to tell them what fixed the issue - the owner was gone, so I shared the story with his technician of over 40 years experience.  He said "I could have told you that!".  Oh well. Next we installe...

 We did suffer some delay on the TR2 due to a 1969 Triumph Spitfire project we couldn't turn down.  We've got the Spitfire running and on the market, so time to get back to the TR2. We got the fluids all changed (engine, tranny, and differential).  We ran into several problem areas, many of which we have since resolved: 1. No gas to engine.  Pretty sure we let the gas level just get too low.  We also cleaned out the fuel line to make sure nothing was slowing down the flow. 2. Carbs were dripping.  We had used the rubber jet seals from the rebuild kit.  Our local SU carb expert strongly suggested using Viton seals that he has been able to procure.  Swapped to those and the leak went away.  Plus the jets move easier now for engaging the choke. 3. Clutch not disengaging.  We could not extend the length of the pushrod enough to get the clutch to release.  Finally decided to get a picture of the slave cylinder installation on the early T...