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Re: suspension bushings

To: jsthomson@goeaston.net, 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: suspension bushings
From: "Gene Holtzclaw" <motrv8d@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 04:43:10 +0000
Sandy, I have recently installed the nylatron bushings in the rear on my 76 
and they are more different than I had been told. I know that the car is far 
more positive in the rear now(also put in new rear srings with the poly 
shims) but the nylatrons are a little harsh as they seem to have caused me 
to notice roar noise much more. It seems that the poly bushings would be the 
way to go.


>From: "Sandy Thomson" <jsthomson@goeaston.net>
>Reply-To: "Sandy Thomson" <jsthomson@goeaston.net>
>To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re:  suspension bushings
>Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 22:42:52 -0400
>
>Hey guys
>I'm about to install new suspension bushings all around on my wife's '76
>TR6.  Do the polyurethane bushigs make that much difference?  I ordered the
>regular ones and now I'm second guessing my decision.  Also, I've heard 
>more
>than one Triumph with squeaky bushings...do I need to lube these things
>before installing?  Thanks for your help...
>Sandy
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <Lizirbydavis@cs.com>
>To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 9:56 PM
>Subject: accelerator pedal position
>
>
> > I get a cramp in my right leg after driving for a while, so  I'm trying 
>to
> > maximize leg room as much as possible (I'm 6'1" and I want to keep my 
>15'"
> > moto lita wheel).  The back of my seat is already jammed against the 
>wheel
> > arch.  I'm trying to move the gas pedal as close to the floor as 
>possible
>and
> > still get the right amount of throttle opening.  I tried repositioning 
>the
> > lever on the accelerator cross shaft so I could get the pedal a little
>closer
> > to the floor, but moving the pedal much beyond the same level as the 
>brake
> > and clutch pedals keeps the throttle from opening 100%. Should I assume
>that
> > the throttle plate must be completely horizontal to get max power? I
>rarely
> > have the pedal to the floor, so the throttle plate is rarely truly
> > horizontal.  Can the pedal stop that is attached to the floor be 
>adjusted
>or
> > removed to give more pedal travel?  Mine has a double nut on it, so it
>seems
> > like it should be adjustable, but is frozen.   I've considered pulling 
>out
> > the pedal and cross shaft unit, sawing off the pedal and rewelding the
>pedal
> > so that it lies closer to the floor, but that seems too drastic.  Any
>ideas?
> > Joe Davis

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