Restoration of 3940R

[berni29]

Hello There

I shall be detailing the restoration of TCS R3940 here (please see into in members cars).

I have a couple of early questions please.

Where do I find the gearbox number please? The chassis plate says gearbox number is 3091. I have this number in the side of the gearbox (see pic below)

Also the engine chain tensioner (see pic below) seems to be in contact with the chassis.......

Many thanks

Berni

[SilverBeast]

Gearbox number is on the round plate in your second picture. In the silver portion.

[Richard48Y]

Tesioner on frame, sagging engine mounts, probably the trans mount too.
The simplest fix you will be doing.

[BDA]

 

Now the fun begins!!

[berni29]

Gearbox number is on the round plate in your second picture. In the silver portion.

Hello

Thank you. It looks thus, although its strange that it starts with a 35 but is clearly a 5sp.

Berni

[berni29]

Tesioner on frame, sagging engine mounts, probably the trans mount too.
The simplest fix you will be doing.

Haha, you definitely speak the truth there. Actually on investigation the LHS mount does not even have bolts in it.

Berni

[berni29]

Hi

Another thing that has surfaced is this damaged to the gearbox housing on the tail end, its where the reverse detent seems to be. The case where the shaft protrudes has broken. Please see picture of hole. Is this common? I know the number of the gearbox from the ID plate, but is it found on the box anywhere? I know where the type is, but I mean the unit number.

Many thanks

Berni

[TurboFource]

I have never seen anyone mention this problem

[BDA]

The tranny is a bit exposed to potential damage. When my car was new, I damaged the end cover of my 365. I believe I backed into a curb but it's been so long since then that I really don't remember the circumstances. As I remember, my damage was a little different from yours. I took my end cover to a motorcycle shop that did aluminum welding and they fixed it pretty quickly and easily. From the looks of yours, I'd expect it to be a pretty simple fix too.

[berni29]

The tranny is a bit exposed to potential damage. When my car was new, I damaged the end cover of my 365. I believe I backed into a curb but it's been so long since then that I really don't remember the circumstances. As I remember, my damage was a little different from yours. I took my end cover to a motorcycle shop that did aluminum welding and they fixed it pretty quickly and easily. From the looks of yours, I'd expect it to be a pretty simple fix too.

Hi Guys

Thanks for the replies guys. The motorcycle shop idea sounds good. I know a very talented metalworker and hopefully if I bribe him with enough food he will fix it.

Berni

[berni29]

Hi Guys

Another question please,

My car does not have a chin spoiler. But it does seem to have the holes for one. Did all TC's and TCS's have chin spoilers? I am guessing yes, which leads me on to the question, how hard to find are original ones?

Many thanks

Berni

[4129R]

I got mine from Banks.

3 bolts, 5/16" UNC hold it on.

[berni29]

Hi

Thanks, that looks like a good call. Do people ever paint them body colour so that they "disappear"somewhat I wonder.

Berni

[4129R]

Anything that low is likely to get dirty and regular stone chips.

Therefore it needs to be easily repainted.

Your call, but black is easy to repaint, and does not need cleaning that often.

[berni29]

Hello

Yes good point RE the stone chips. I guess it is quite body colour dependent. A yellow or white car will show the spoiler more than a black or blue car for instance.

The spoiler could always be covered in a protective film if painted I guess.

Food for thought! having said that, I have many more pressing Europa things to concern myself with in the short/medium term, thats for sure.

All the best

Berni