Technical Articles
The technical articles below are some that Keith Stewart has written over the years that have been published by various club magazines as well as some that have been completed but not yet submitted. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Technical Articles
Rebuilding a TR4 Fuel Pump
Rebuilding a mechanical fuel pump on the TR2 through TR4A models, including step by step directions, caveats and illustrations. The steps are useful for rebuilding fuel pumps in other models as well.
Installing a Headlight Relay Kit
Installing a relay wiring kit in order to use relays and fuses to control a pair of quartz halogen headlights.
Upgraded LED Tailights on a TR4
Installing LED circuit boards to enhance visibility from the rear during braking or night driving.
What We Got When They Were New
Documentation and tools that came with the TR4/4A when new.
Updating Your Classic's Radio
Installing a modern radio that closely resembles the original tube radio in a TR4..
Restoring Decal Badges
While some car badges are created using the cloisonne process, others feature decals on the chrome finished metal. Unfortunately, these often fade in the sun. This step-by-step shows how to restore them.
Installing a Tonneau
Keep prying eyes, dirt and rain out of your open cockpit by installing a tonneau cover.
Installing a Trafficator
Solve the problem of dim flashing turn signal lights on the dash and inaudible clicker sounds by installing an LED trafficator.
A Few Good Whacks!
Setting the correct torque when using knock-on wheel spinners and wire wheels.
TR4/4A Choke Cable Solution
The Olden Days solution to a slipping choke on TR4 and TR4A models.