Europa TCST

[TurboFource]

Before and after (same carb).


Future mods.....thin throttle shaft and install needle bearings for it to pivot in.



Been thinking about going to a blow through setup.....

[GavinT]

On seeing the first pic, I'd have written it off.
But that's quite a transformation, Turbo . . . well done.

[BDA]

Amazing transformation!!  You’re a miracle worker!! 

[jbcollier]

New throttle shafts and shaft bushings are available.  Done lots and lots of them.  Change the needle jet as well as the needle.

[TurboFource]

Lift off has started .       My goal was to have body off chassis by end of February......I think I might make it.

[BDA]

Being on time is a good thing! Congratulations on your lift-off!! 

[TurboFource]

Today's progress......made my goal of body off by end of February


I am the in the middle of the one pic with my two sons

The block and tackles were workable but next time I will buy winches! Probably add some more bracing to the supports....the block and tackles are still attached but I didn't want to tempt Murphy to show up so I figured I had better support it also.

The top of the chassis has no surprises! So I will be repairing the bottom of the T-section, and refurbishing chassis and running gear....

[BDA]

Nice family, Turbo! No surprises on the top of your frame is nice but that's where the least surprises are. As you noticed, the bottom of the the 'T' and and the corners of the 'T' and the backbone.

I think I suggested to you earlier but in case I didn't, now is a great time to make better access to your steering u-joint.

[TurboFource]

You did mention that BDA, and I will 😊

[Certified Lotus]

 Congrats Turbo! Now the fun begins 

[TurboFource]

Today I just tried to reorganize work space after shuffling everything around to lift body. Also sprayed penetrant on all the hardware I could see.

Pics -
Space 
More critter debris ....this one must have to wanted to be a mechanic because he had a wrench in there with him

[GavinT]

More critter debris, Turbo?
In Oz, we pride ourselves on our critters . . particularly the deadly ones, but I think you've cornered the market on critter home making.

[TurboFource]

For Gavin.....one last pile of critter debris.....

[TurboFource]

Some progress this past week, removed alternator, sway bar, loosened all front suspension bolts (none are stuck in the chassis now  ), removed shift linkage from transaxle, removed roll pins from u-joint flanges, pulled valve cover just to see how things look (pic attached)..... Ordered a stock distributor (mine is crusty looking and retard mechanism has missing parts).

[BDA]

Your cams look like they are ok. Can you see anything of your followers? You'll know a lot more when you take the rest of it apart! Fingers crossed!