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Question on Air Filter

Last post 06-14-2007, 3:52 PM by motorbill66. 4 replies.
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  •  06-13-2007, 12:28 PM 7653

    Question on Air Filter

    I own a 1962 TR3B, but the engine is not the original that should been in the car. I have no idea when it was switched as I just received the car in early May of 2007. The engine when it was built is TCF/141-E, but it now has CT39529E. This engine has a pair of Stromberg-Zenith 175's and it has the emission control plumbing going out of the center of each air cleaner. For now I just need filter inserts for the air cleaners as the ones that came with the car are filthy. It looks like the inserts would be about a 5-3/4 inch O.D. and about 1-1/4 inch thick. What filters should I be ordering?

     Sorry for such a basic question, but I am a mechanical novice, and don't want to purchase a lot of incorrect parts for my new toy.
     


    Dave Reese
    Allentown PA
    1962 TR3B
  •  06-13-2007, 2:22 PM 7656 in reply to 7653

    Re: Question on Air Filter

    Sounds like the same filter I run on my troybilt tiller. Try napa auto parts.
  •  06-14-2007, 1:01 PM 7683 in reply to 7653

    Re: Question on Air Filter

    The engine code would suggest you have one of the last TR4 engines (stopped at CT40304), for which I believe the Stombergs are correct, and would also explain all the performance choking emissions equipment. Apart from breathing and emissions, the engines are nearly identical, so someone at some point probably just swapped the tired TR3B engine out one afternoon for something with a little more pep.

     

    If you're not worried about the numbers matching (as few triumph owners seem to be since they never even matched from the factory!), the good news is that you can return the rest of the goodies back to stock by picking up a set of H6 SU's, appropriate intake and exhaust manifold, valve cover, and all that emissions junk that chokes off power, and have yourself a completely original looking TR3B. If you just want a good running car (though arguably, SU's are more reliable), leave it all on. You should be able to find Stromberg aircleaners for TR4 or 4A's that will work just fine.

     

    Incidentally, I have a TR3A block with all the goodies still attached if you're interested in rebuilding used parts to bring your engine back to stock. Let me know.

  •  06-14-2007, 3:12 PM 7690 in reply to 7683

    Re: Question on Air Filter

    Thanks,

    For now I am going the new air cleaner route, but in the future want to make the engine closer to a proper TR4 engine from 1962.


    Dave Reese
    Allentown PA
    1962 TR3B
  •  06-14-2007, 3:52 PM 7695 in reply to 7690

    Re: Question on Air Filter

    If you indeed have the carburetters from a late TR4 you don't really have so much "performance robbing" emissions equipment, just some crankcase ventilation which keeps things smelling a bit fresher. That said, I do prefer the SU carburetters on these, and many cars, wherein there is a choice. The SUs are easier to tune and stay that way longer, as well as being more reliable.
    Motorbill
    From Lola to Land Rover, If it's British and has wheels, it's likely I've bloodied me knuckles thereupon