New (old) TVR

[tc'stvrinor]

I've now had my 1979 Taimar for 3 weeks and I have so many questions with so few answers. I'm hoping that I can find someone on here that has some time to give me the benefit of their experience.

First the Weber carb. Idles too fast, can't get it any slower, even tried changing timing. Can't find any place where there are air/fuel mixture screws. Saw some in a picture someplace of another model right where they're supposed to be, but not on mine.

Second, door hinges. My passenger door sags, the car shouldn't have enough use (especially the passenger side) to have worn out the hinges but I have movement and can't seem to get it tight. Is there a bushing in there that it made from an old pbj sandwich that wears out prematurely?

I don't want to overwhelm so that will do it for now. Thanks in advance for any help.

tc

[tc'stvrinor]

First, thanks to those of you who replied. It's does look like a 38DGAS except that I was still not finding the air/fuel mixture screws. Do they screw into a tunnel that is part of the casting?

Something new. Where can I get alignment specs? I've called two local alignment shops and neither one even has the car in their book. Same as TR6?

[tc'stvrinor]

As far as the tires are concerned, NO, there is no unusual sign of wear. But the steering is very heavy and won't self center.

I don't think that the choke is releasing. If there is a book available that covers these carbs I could get one.

tc

[tc'stvrinor]

What with Christmas and the cold I haven't done much lately. I do have it up on jack stands and am replacing the thermostat. It seemed to never get hot enough and I found that it had a 160 degree thermostat, which could be affecting the choke. I've ordered a book on the carb and think that it will help if it includes enough on this model.

Many thanks again and Merry Christmas to you all.

tc