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triumphs-digest #1527 Mon Mar 1 02:35:01 MST 1999
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Contents:
Re: carpet set (Jean.Rouleaux)
TR3B Seats ("Sumner Weisman")
TR3B seats -- which ones are they? (Andrew Mace)
3A: was occasional seat leather? (John Middlesworth)
Re: TR3B Seats ("Brad Kahler")
SLEEVED THERMOSTATS !!!!!!!!!!!!! (WBabbitt)
TR6 for sale... no, not MINE! (Pete & Aprille Chadwell)
Digest? ("Craig P. Della Penna")
Re: Digest? (Jim Higgins)
Re: Radio For TR6 ("James H. Davis, Jr.")
? Technique for installing gaitor wire tie ? ("Brad Kahler")
advertising (Fred Thomas)
Re: TR6 Brake Problems (Randall Young)
Re: was occasional seat leather? ("Robert Van and Ann Cross")
Re: 3A: was occasional seat leather? (Andrew Mace)
RE: Oil Pressure Gauge Lamp (Day.John)
Re: 3A: was occasional seat leather? (Joe Curry)
RE: humour (Day.John)
Bits and Pieces for sale (bollen)
Re: Ammeter resistance (Randall Young)
Re: Battery Recommendations Wanted. (Randall Young)
Re: advertising (Randall Young)
Re: Ammeter resistance (DANMAS)
Re: stanchion plates (Bush4brits)
Re: ? Technique for installing gaitor wire tie ? (MRobe33243)
TR3B seats -- which ones are they? ("Mark Gendron")
Re: stanchion plates (Bush4brits)
Re: Ammeter resistance (Randall Young)
Re my Bits and Pieces (bollen)
Spitfire Database upload completed (Joe Curry)
Re: TR3B seats -- which ones are they? (Henry Frye)
Re. Overheating Dolomite 1850 (john_mcmaster)
A few TR4 parts (JIM_WALLACE)
Re: SLEEVED T
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triumphs-digest #1527 Mon Mar 1 02:35:01 MST 1999
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Contents:
Re: carpet set (Jean.Rouleaux)
TR3B Seats ("Sumner Weisman")
TR3B seats -- which ones are they? (Andrew Mace)
3A: was occasional seat leather? (John Middlesworth)
Re: TR3B Seats ("Brad Kahler")
SLEEVED THERMOSTATS !!!!!!!!!!!!! (WBabbitt)
TR6 for sale... no, not MINE! (Pete & Aprille Chadwell)
Digest? ("Craig P. Della Penna")
Re: Digest? (Jim Higgins)
Re: Radio For TR6 ("James H. Davis, Jr.")
? Technique for installing gaitor wire tie ? ("Brad Kahler")
advertising (Fred Thomas)
Re: TR6 Brake Problems (Randall Young)
Re: was occasional seat leather? ("Robert Van and Ann Cross")
Re: 3A: was occasional seat leather? (Andrew Mace)
RE: Oil Pressure Gauge Lamp (Day.John)
Re: 3A: was occasional seat leather? (Joe Curry)
RE: humour (Day.John)
Bits and Pieces for sale (bollen)
Re: Ammeter resistance (Randall Young)
Re: Battery Recommendations Wanted. (Randall Young)
Re: advertising (Randall Young)
Re: Ammeter resistance (DANMAS)
Re: stanchion plates (Bush4brits)
Re: ? Technique for installing gaitor wire tie ? (MRobe33243)
TR3B seats -- which ones are they? ("Mark Gendron")
Re: stanchion plates (Bush4brits)
Re: Ammeter resistance (Randall Young)
Re my Bits and Pieces (bollen)
Spitfire Database upload completed (Joe Curry)
Re: TR3B seats -- which ones are they? (Henry Frye)
Re. Overheating Dolomite 1850 (john_mcmaster)
A few TR4 parts (JIM_WALLACE)
Re: SLEEVED THERMOSTATS !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Henry Frye)
Re: TR3B seats -- which ones are they? (Andrew Mace)
OD gear oil- info from Redline (Tony Rhodes)
TR6 Stromberg carb question (Tim Gaines)
Clarification - Re: TR3B seats (Henry Frye)
Re: Off topic - Saturday night Brit Coms ("David Hill")
RE: tachometer question ("Antony P. Norris")
TR3 rear springs (fogbro1)
Re: stanchion plates (Randall Young)
OD transmission tunnel cover plate available (Tony Rhodes)
Re: TR6 Stromberg carb question ("Jack Clark")
TR6 Stromberg carb question
vacation (Fred Thomas)
Pale Yellow Paint ("Paul Schneider")
Triumph Books ("Paul Schneider")
Oil for TR6 transmission? ("Ronald A. Dowty")
Re: Oil for TR6 transmission? (Aaron Johnson)
Anybody want a daily update of new Triumph listings at eBay? (skip)
TR6/weber 32/36 conversion (alice and mitch)
tr6 clutch master cylinder & bpnw (Peter Zaborski)
Overdrive Conversion (Peter Cebalo)
An interesting auto website ("jonmac")
Coffee Paint Codes? - 948 Herald (Bill Davies)
FTP archives available on ftp.team.net
WWW access through http://www.team.net/
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 12:33:14 +0100
From: Jean.Rouleaux@skynet.be
Subject: Re: carpet set
Hello Gary,
I recently replaced the carpets in my TR6 , I guess you speek
about TR6 interior,and yesterday I replaced the furflex door seals.
The overhanging vinyl parts go over the joining line of the outer and
inner door sills.First glue the long carpet part to tht inner sill, do no=
t
apply glue to the vinyl part at this stage,after that when dry
measure the vinyl part to fit over the sill edges with the outside not
lower than the door seal,mostly the vinyl is wider than
necessary,cut the vinyl to fit and glue it in place.It will help to hold
the door seal in place when hitting it while boarding the
car.Carefully check the furflex as the clamps become damaged
when removing.=09
Good luck and regards
Jean R from Europe
1970 TR6PI
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 09:16:08 -0500
From: "Sumner Weisman" <sweisman@gis.net>
Subject: TR3B Seats
Andy,
My TR3B, commission # TSF 263, has the flat bottom pans. The seats, whic=
h I
think are original, are vinyl and still in pretty good condition. Rememb=
er,
there were two batches of TR3B's built. The first batch (TSF) had the TR=
4
all-synchro transmission but the TR-3A engine. The second batch (TCF) ad=
ded
the TR4 engine (with the oil filler on the rear rather than the front).
According to TRF, cars of the first batch were identical to TR3A's, but
that's not true because many (or possibly all) had the TR4 transmission.
A good guess might be that the first batch had the TR3A seats and the sec=
ond
batch had the TR4 seats.
Sumner Weisman
62 TR3B
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 11:43:44 -0500 (EST)
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Subject: TR3B seats -- which ones are they?
Quick question for owners of original TR3B models:
Does your car have the TR3A seats, with the flat bottom pan, or does it
have the early TR4 seats, with that extra "dent" in the bottom pan?
And does anyone have original leather faced seats in a TR3B, or were most
all of them vinyl?
Perhaps responses should include commission numbers, just in case some
sort of pattern develops! :-)
- --Andy
------------------------------
Date: =09Sun, 28 Feb 1999 09:25:10 -0500 (EST)
From: John Middlesworth <jape@email.unc.edu>
Subject: 3A: was occasional seat leather?
On the TR3A model, if you ordered seats in leather, was the occasional
seat cushion supplied in leather as well?
John Middlesworth
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 08:44:17 -0600
From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
Subject: Re: TR3B Seats
Andy & Sumner,
Doing a side by side comparison of TR4 and TR3A seat frames there are
noticeable differences. The most obvious difference is the large
rectangular dent in the the TR4 seat bottom pans. The second difference
that I am aware of is the distance between holes for mounting the seat to=
the adjuster tracks. The TR4 seat pan uses two different different seat
adjuster tracks, inner and outer. The outer one has a distance of 14.25"=
between mounting studs that stick up into the seat pans while the inner
track has 13.75" between mounting studs. The TR3A requires 13" between
mounting studs.
Now, the where the seat adjuster tracks bolt to the tubs there is also a
difference. The TR3A has 14.5" between the mounting holes in the body
tub where as the TR4 has 15" between mounting studs. If they used the
TR4 style of seats and adjusters in the TR3B at any time they would have
had to relocate two of the mounting holes for each seat. Hopefully
someone can tell us what type of seats and seat tracks are used in their
later TR3B.
So for those of you trying to locate the proper seats for your project be=
it
TR3A/B or early TR4 will need to also find the proper seat adjuster track=
s.
That in itself might prove to be more difficult to find than the seats
themselves, right Brian S. !!
Hope this helps.
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 2/15/99)
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 09:51:56 EST
From: WBabbitt@aol.com
Subject: SLEEVED THERMOSTATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone notice that the Moss spring magazine has TR2-4A SLEEVED thermostat=
s for
sale?
Definately a step in the right direction (although they're still about $2=
5 too
pricey).
Bill Babbitt
TR3A in a bag (hopefully not for ever)
Gales Ferry, CT
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 07:51:24 -0800
From: Pete & Aprille Chadwell <dynamic@transport.com>
Subject: TR6 for sale... no, not MINE!
An e-mail acquaintance of mine is selling his TR6, he's near Knoxville,
Tennessee.
I've never seen the car, have no financial interest, yadda, yadda, yadda.=
..
I told him I'd post his description to the list so here goes:
1973 Triumph TR6
Completely Restored!!!
New Convertible Top
New Windshield
New Stainless Steel Exhaust System with Header
New Wiring Harness-completely rewired front and back
Completely New Interior- Carpet, Upholstery, Door Panels, Gearbox Cover
New Floor Boards Both Sides
New Floor Mats
Dash Stripped and Refinished
New Tires
New Front End Components; Upper/Lower Ball Joints, Inner/Outer Tie Rods,
Upper/Lower Wishbone Assemblies, Wheel Bearings.
New Front Anti Sway Bar
Electronic Ignition Conversion and Sport High Performance Ignition Coil
New Heater and Heater Hoses
New Differential Mounts Reinforced with Welded Supports
New U-Joints (all six U-Joints replaced)
New Rear Springs
New Plugs, Valves Adjusted, Timing Set, Carbs (Dual Carbs) Adjusted
Oil Filter Adapter Kit
New Air Cleaner Elements
New German "Hella Horns"
Tonneau Cover (not new)
New Bra
New Soft Top Stowage Cover
All lights and gauges work. Engine tests out strong. All metal solid, no
bondo. Factory Repair Manual and Parts Catalogues.
Car runs great and is in Excellent condition.
$12,000 Firm.
Serious Inquiries Only. Show by Appointment.
Call 931-484-2107 Ask for Dave
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:08:14 -0500
From: "Craig P. Della Penna" <c_della_penna@map.com>
Subject: Digest?
Is there a digest format for this listserve?
Thanks in advance.
Craig Della Penna
Agawam, MA
- --
65 TR4 Surrey Top, O/D, Chrome Wire-Wheels. CT36553 LO
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:24:03 -0500
From: Jim Higgins <seamus@iwaynet.net>
Subject: Re: Digest?
Craig,
Here's the address of the search engine for the site:
http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=3Dtriumphs
The site for all the lists:
http://listquest.com/
Hope this helps,
Jim
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:29:01 -0500
From: "James H. Davis, Jr." <jhdavis@fiac.net>
Subject: Re: Radio For TR6
Philip,
I believe Irv is correct that radios were a dealer installed option. =
An
acquaintance who worked at World Cars, the BL dealership in Columbus, GA =
told
me that many options, such as radios, air conditioning and luggage racks =
were
either installed at the dealership or in the case of Jacksonville, FL POE=
,
sometimes at the importer/distributer.
I'm reading the original window sticker for CF37325U now and the only
option listed is a Tonneau Cover for $45.00. When I bought the car from i=
t's
original owner it had a British Leyland AM/FM mono radio, presumably inst=
alled
by the dealer or importer. I can't find the radio right now, but it seems=
like
it had chrome trim around the face with black knobs.
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
Irv Korey wrote:
> > From: Philip Smith <smith007@mindspring.com>
>
> > Going through all my papers, brochures, I found information for "Cust=
om
> > Autosound" Supposedly they sell radios that will fit the TR6, center =
dash
> > support. Anyway, they offer several radios, of which you have the opt=
ion
> of
> > either a Black face, or a Crome face, and I think Triumph written on =
it.
> My
> > question is, was the original TR6 Cromed face or Black. I have never =
seen
> an
> > original. Has anyone on the list bought a radio from them? Were you
> > satisfied with their service and product?
>
> My 74 TR6 did not come delivered with a factory radio. The dealer insta=
lled
> a Boman Astronix AM-FM 8 Track (!!!) with a chrome face plate. I have t=
he
> original window sticker from my car, and there is no mention of a radio=
. My
> guess is that TR radios of the era were dealer installed.
>
> Irv Korey
> 74 TR6 CF22767U
> 66 TR4A CT52499
> Highland Park, IL
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:35:31 -0600
From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
Subject: ? Technique for installing gaitor wire tie ?
Listers,
I'm finishing up the installation of my steering rack and was wondering i=
f
there is any special technique for twisting the wire around the large end=
of
the rubber gaitor on the drivers side. It looks like you would just stic=
k a
screw driver through the two loops and start twisting but rather than
having to do it twice I thought I would find out how to do it correctly t=
he
first time!
TIA
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 2/15/99)
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:56:55 -0500
From: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Subject: advertising
Listers, since I now have a hardtop (orig) for my T/R 3-A, if I decide
to sell my car can I now advertised it like that so called American
sports car, =3D numbers match & with both tops =3D then ask twice the goi=
ng
price ?? "FT"
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 14:16:28 -0800
From: Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: TR6 Brake Problems
The problem with that method is it assumes the handbrake cable is properl=
y
adjusted. If the cable is stretched slightly (not unusual on older cars)=
,
then the suggested procedure could result in dragging brakes, which can
overheat and ruin drums, wheel bearings, the whole car, etc.
Not worth the risk, IMO ! I'd stick with the factory procedure !
Also, I'm not sure about a TR6, but on a TR3 the adjuster works on both
shoes. Curiously enough, the adjustment procedure for the early Lockheed
brakes starts with applying the brakes to center the shoes, but the later
Girling brakes (which function identically to the Lockheed), do not. I m=
ake
it a habit to apply the brakes hard after doing an adjustment, and rechec=
k
the adjustment to make sure centering is not an issue. (On all drum brake=
s,
not just TR)
Randall
"Radley, Jack" wrote:
> Thanks to everyone for the suggestions regarding rear brake adjustments=
.
>
> I went looking in the VTR internet site and found an article on a
> shortcut approach to making the rear brake adjustments. The article
> suggests engaging the parking brake to the point of 3-4 clicks and then
> tightening the adjuster until snug. Sounds easy enough.
>
> Any experience out there on this?
>
> Page was found at http://www.vtr.org/maintain/brake-adjustment.html
> <http://www.vtr.org/maintain/brake-adjustment.html>
>
> Jack Radley
> 76TR6
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:59:16 -0500
From: "Robert Van and Ann Cross" <vancross@visuallink.com>
Subject: Re: was occasional seat leather?
John Middlesworth asked if the occasional seat in a TR3 was leather. Min=
e
is leather and I think it is original. Unfortunately, the ravages of tim=
e
have taken its toll and it now needs recovering.
Bob Van
TR3A 56407L
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 13:06:44 -0500 (EST)
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Subject: Re: 3A: was occasional seat leather?
On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, John Middlesworth wrote:
> On the TR3A model, if you ordered seats in leather, was the occasional
> seat cushion supplied in leather as well?
John, I would assume so. The original spare parts catalog, under
"accessories," lists the OCCASIONAL SEAT ASSEMBLY (and parts thereof) in
both leather trim and vynide trim -- both squab and cushion.
- --Andy
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Andrew Mace, President and *
* 10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Consultant *
* Vintage Triumph Register <www.vtr.org> *
* amace@unix2.nysed.gov *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 13:20:34 -0500
From: Day.John@fin.gc.ca
Subject: RE: Oil Pressure Gauge Lamp
Jack: if your light is 'dim', it is on its highest setting, the other two
Lucas settings being 'off' and 'flicker' :-). JD
When I bought my 3A last year, the mechanic said it needed a new headligh=
t;
the original one had "not so much a 'beam' as an 'aura'"!
=09-----Original Message-----
=09From:=09Radley, Jack [SMTP:JackR@SHRIVERCO.COM]
=09Sent:=09February 25, 1999 3:46 PM
=09To:=09'triumphs@autox.team.net'
=09Subject:=09Oil Pressure Gauge Lamp
=09Anyone have experience with the lamps in the gauges on a TR6?
=09My oil pressure lamp is dim which makes me think that it has slipped
out
=09of its seating in the gauge. The lamp appears to be lit, just dim.
=09Does this make sense? I thought I would try the list before I
strain my
=09(sore) neck looking for the answer.
=09Thanks,
=09Jack Radley
=0976TR6
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:19:44 -0800
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Subject: Re: 3A: was occasional seat leather?
Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, John Middlesworth wrote:
>
> > On the TR3A model, if you ordered seats in leather, was the occasiona=
l
> > seat cushion supplied in leather as well?
>
> John, I would assume so. The original spare parts catalog, under
> "accessories," lists the OCCASIONAL SEAT ASSEMBLY (and parts thereof) i=
n
> both leather trim and vynide trim -- both squab and cushion.
>
> --Andy
So, I guess the answer to the question is: "Occasionally", right? 8^)
Sorry, I couldn't resist!
Joe
- --
"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
-- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 13:36:21 -0500
From: Day.John@fin.gc.ca
Subject: RE: humour
...and as the woman rounds the corner, she hits a female dog (no puppies =
in
sight, or it would be too horrible) which was also in the middle of the
road!:-) JD
=09-----Original Message-----
=09From:=09Fred Thomas [SMTP:vafred@erols.com]
=09Sent:=09February 27, 1999 9:20 PM
=09To:=09triumphs@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
=09Subject:=09humour
=09Typical male/female greeting!
=09A man is driving up a steep, narrow road.
=09A woman is driving down the same road, in the opposite direction.
=09As they meet each other, the woman leans out the window and yells
=09...."PIG!"
=09The man immediately leans out the window and answers......."BITCH!"
=09They continue on their way, and as the man rounds the next corner,
=09he runs straight into a 300 lb. pig standing in the middle of the
road.
=09
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 13:52:36 -0500
From: bollen@ibm.net
Subject: Bits and Pieces for sale
After selling my beloved TR6 I have some stuff for sale, also some TR7/8
stuff.
Tr7/8 Black door panels and rear panel in good shape $50
TR7/8 Convertible top frame( have you seen what they cost?) $ 150
Rest is TR6 stuff
Tonneau Cover in good shape but zip needs fixing $ 50
Water pump, 3/8" pulley $ 25
Repro fuel pump kept as spare $ 10
Bosch Super Blue 12v coil unused $ 15
Carb rebuild kit for 175 Cd2 or CDS2 inc, diapraghms $ 10 (no
guarantee but there is one hell of a lot of gaskets, valves, washers
etc. New kit is $45)
Chrome valve cover (TR250 but fits TR6) $10
Aluminum trim ring not NOS but in very good shape, one ding about 1/4"
long, very narrow, like a deep scratch) $ 15
New ground strap for steering column flex joint $1
Secondary Hood release cable -brand new $ 4
Brand new heater hoses from engine compt- firewall $ 8 the pair
(still wrapped)
Starter Solenoid almost new( it was the starter motor had gone) $ 25
Three wheels, straight, painted with Moss silver, with Michelin 185X
redlines. Two tires are good, one is serviceable. The wheels have no
rust or banged up rims. What am I offered?
One wheel. painted silver, straight $ 40
One fan extension adaptor $ 10
Trunk carpet, black=09=09=09=09=09 $ 5
One set of lugnut washers unused $ 4
One HAYNES manual - what am I bid?
One Bentley Manual in loose leaf binder form,oily in places, but all
there
for the bargain price of $ 25
One new Muffler, but pipes were welded to it.Free if you pay
shipping.
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 15:32:37 -0800
From: Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Ammeter resistance
Dan :
I don't mind at all, so feel free to post anything of mine you like !
I'm sure I'll find a local TR6 ammeter, but I probably won't have the cha=
nce to
ask until next month's club meeting, and probably won't get the unit unti=
l the
meeting after that, on April 28.
I assume this means you still want to know the internal resistance of a T=
R6
ammeter ?
Randall
DANMAS@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 2/27/99 2:17:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> randallyoung@earthlink.net writes:
>
> > If anyone is still interested, I can probably borrow & measure a TR6
> > ammeter, but it might take a while.
>
> Randall,
>
> Thanks for the info! I have up-dated my web page to add your post (hop=
e you
> don't mind).
>
> http://members.aol.com/DANMAS2/ammeters.htm
>
> If you don't get a TR6 ammeter to measure, let me know and I'll send yo=
u mine.
>
> Dan Masters,
> Alcoa, TN
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 15:47:04 -0800
From: Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Battery Recommendations Wanted.
I've been pretty happy with Delco and Exide (who makes many of the
batteries sold under other names).
All of them have a limited shelf life, so its important to buy a fresh
one (and obviously the store wants to sell you the oldest one in stock,
which may already be a year or more old if they don't sell very many).
I make it a habit to buy where they sell lots of batteries, and I can
pick the one with the highest serial number off the shelf.
Randall
Bob Bachman wrote:
> I gave up on Die-Hard battteries some time back and tried Interstate
> batteries. My
> experience with Interstate has been so-so.
>
> Anyone have recommendations, comparisons, etc.?
>
> Bob
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 16:27:35 -0800
From: Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: advertising
Weeel, if you advertise "numbers match", eveyone will look at you funny
(since they didn't from the factory). And, you can ask any price you wan=
t,
you just may not get a sale <g>
Actually, the car adverstised most around here with "both tops" is German=
,
not American. IMO, it always sells for twice what it's worth <g>
As a side note : I have a friend who was restoring one of those American
"sports cars", and he tells me there are more of them today with "origina=
l"
fuel injection than were ever delivered by the factory ! Seems the facto=
ry
forgot to keep track of which cars had it, there were lots of spare parts
made, and it's a very desirable option !
Randall
Fred Thomas wrote:
> Listers, since I now have a hardtop (orig) for my T/R 3-A, if I decide
> to sell my car can I now advertised it like that so called American
> sports car, =3D numbers match & with both tops =3D then ask twice the g=
oing
> price ?? "FT"
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:01:57 EST
From: DANMAS@aol.com
Subject: Re: Ammeter resistance
In a message dated 2/28/99 2:01:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
randallyoung@earthlink.net writes:
> I'm sure I'll find a local TR6 ammeter, but I probably won't have the c=
hance
> to
> ask until next month's club meeting, and probably won't get the unit u=
ntil
> the
> meeting after that, on April 28.
>
> I assume this means you still want to know the internal resistance of =
a TR6
> ammeter ?
Randall,
I don't for myself, as I have replaced the ammeter with voltmeters in bot=
h of
my cars, but I'm sure there are others on here that are replacing their
alternators with GM units that would like to know.
If you can come up with the numbers, I'll post it.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:11:39 EST
From: Bush4brits@aol.com
Subject: Re: stanchion plates
Hi Ken,
I agree that it would be a nightmare trying to adapt the scuttle to fit t=
he
pre 60000 windshield assembly (with the pre 60000 adaptor plates included=
).
If you're right, then I DO have the wrong stanchions and plates. What to
do.....what to do.
The stanchions are at the platers already. I could try to put a hold on i=
t and
get over to Carlisle and see what's there, OR I could just Dremel the wir=
e and
pins making a flush plate on the scuttle side like I mentioned earlier in=
this
thread.
Just to recap.......your stanchions are flush on the scuttle side (no slo=
t),
and your adaptor plates are just pieces of FLAT metal with holes that lin=
e up
with the stanchion and are cut to fit the profile of the stanchion at the
base, right?
Bob Stahlbush
66 MGB GHN 3L 78708
60 TR3A TS 81398 L
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:11:15 EST
From: MRobe33243@aol.com
Subject: Re: ? Technique for installing gaitor wire tie ?
Brad:
The wire ties are just like the ties used in tieing steel rods, its
called a pig tail. The pig tail is semi pointed at the tip and the shaft =
is
curved like a pig tail, the shaft is encased in a handle that allows the =
shaft
to turn on its axis. Join the looped ends together and twist the wire un=
til
snug. The tool can be used when replacing the rubber tie rod covers. The=
tool
should be available at most hard ware stores.
Bob Roberts
TR$ 35411CT
PS Be the first kid on your block to own one!!!
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:37:29 -0800
From: "Mark Gendron" <mister_toad@email.msn.com>
Subject: TR3B seats -- which ones are they?
> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 11:43:44 -0500 (EST)
> From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
>
> Does your car have the TR3A seats, with the flat bottom pan, or does it
> have the early TR4 seats, with that extra "dent" in the bottom pan?
> And does anyone have original leather faced seats in a TR3B, or were mo=
st
> all of them vinyl?
The incorrect seats in my TR2 have black leather facings with white
piping. The pleats are horizontal. The lower cushions use springs
rather than foam. The seat pan has four horizontal pressings and two
clips, and looks identical to the TR2/TR3 seat pan. I just assumed that
these are later TR3 seats. . .perhaps they are from a TR4?
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:36:14 EST
From: Bush4brits@aol.com
Subject: Re: stanchion plates
Hi Randall,
I have a hard-bound spare parts catalogue as issued from Stanpart.
While the cover says that it applies to "20 TR2, 3 & 3A" models, very lit=
tle
of the contents applies to post 60000 cars.
In the section on windshield assemblies (plate AM), the corresponding
commission number lists TS 32833 max.......nothing beyond it.
Bob Stahlbush
66 MGB GHN 3L 78708
60 TR3A TS 81398 L
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 12:47:35 -0800
From: Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Ammeter resistance
Ok, I'll post 'em on the list, when I get them.
Anyone in SoCal want to loan me ammeters for a late TR3/4/250/6 ? I'll c=
ome to
you, within a reasonable distance of Long Beach.
Randall
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:56:54 -0500
From: bollen@ibm.net
Subject: Re my Bits and Pieces
Forgot to mention prices don't include UPS or PO charges.
Also forgot I have a smaller, leather after market steering wheel for
the TR6
if anyone wants a bit more knee room. You just mount it with the 6 bolts
holding the current wheel on. Cost me $60, sell for $10.
Also two black headrests for $ 5 apiece. Foam is old inside, but the
outside is fine, no rips etc.
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 13:49:05 -0800
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Subject: Spitfire Database upload completed
The monthly upload of the Spit Database is complete. No new Pictures
this month, because I lost all my photos in my recent crash. So send
good photos of various Model Spitfires for future inclusion in the web
site.
Also, Please send any interesting and useful tips for the tips page.
Finally, If you have a Spit that is not in the database (or that is in
but the data is incorrect), please access the data entry page to get the
proper information in there.
http://home1.gte.net/spitlist/index.html
Regards,
Joe Curry
- --
"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
-- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:02:55 -0500
From: Henry Frye <thefryes@iconn.net>
Subject: Re: TR3B seats -- which ones are they?
Andy,
I have no way of knowing for sure if the seats that came with my car are
original. I think they are, FWIT.
The seat pans in TCF1927 have the "dents." BTW, can't we come up with a
better name for the this, like indentations, or pressed channels, or ???
Seems my car has plenty of flaws without saying the seat pans have dents!
;-)
The tattered remains of seat covering WAS Black Vynide, and that was
confirmed by the BMIHT build certificate.
At 11:43 AM 2/27/99 -0500, Andrew Mace wrote:
>
>Quick question for owners of original TR3B models:
>
>Does your car have the TR3A seats, with the flat bottom pan, or does it
>have the early TR4 seats, with that extra "dent" in the bottom pan?
>
>And does anyone have original leather faced seats in a TR3B, or were mos=
t
>all of them vinyl?
>
>Perhaps responses should include commission numbers, just in case some
>sort of pattern develops! :-)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Henry Frye - thefryes@iconn.net - Connecticut, USA
Stag MkI =09Getting Sorted Out
TR3B =09Driver
TR250 X 3=09The BIG Project - Will Be Worth the Wait
Homepage=09http://members.iconn.net/thefryes/
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 09:03:17 +1000
From: john_mcmaster@dpa.act.gov.au
Subject: Re. Overheating Dolomite 1850
Thanks to all those who provided some thoughts on my problem!
Unfortunately, it's turned out to be a blown head gasket. Motor
rebuild now on the way. Thanks again.
John Mc
'71 TR6 PI
'76 Dolomite 1850
"Fast is First"
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:11:28 -0500
From: JIM_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com
Subject: A few TR4 parts
I have available the following:
1. Radiator drain tap, looks like Moss part # 660-000 for TR4A. I
think what I really need is 660-010, as I have a TR3a. Can anyone
advise whether where they thread into the rad, whether the thread si=
ze
is of a bigger diameter on 660-010?
2. Gearshift boot for a TR4, Moss #680-690. Again, what I need is on=
e
for a TR3a, which would be Moss #680-680.
3. Half a dozen or so extra Tenax fasteners, that go along the top o=
f
the windscreen.
4. Brass heater valve. The square part that the knob acts upon is
slightly rounded, and I don't know if it's actually OK. (The knob wa=
s
missing so it's been turned with pliers or vice-grips.) It thus MAY
require a bit of work but nothing's seized.
For items 1 & 2, I need the TR3a versions, so please let me know if
you have these, as I'd like to trade.
For items 3 & 4, offer me some similar value part for my 3a and I'll=
be happy.
Regards,
Jim Wallace
jwallace@canada.hp.com
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:12:59 -0500
From: Henry Frye <thefryes@iconn.net>
Subject: Re: SLEEVED THERMOSTATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill,
The 'stats Moss are selling are the ones we have talked about for some ti=
me
now. XK Unlimited makes them.
I run one of these thermostats and a restrictor in the bypass hose with
good results.
At 09:51 AM 2/28/99 EST, WBabbitt@aol.com wrote:
>
>Anyone notice that the Moss spring magazine has TR2-4A SLEEVED thermosta=
ts
for
>sale?
>Definately a step in the right direction (although they're still about $=
25
too
>pricey)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Henry Frye - thefryes@iconn.net - Connecticut, USA
Stag MkI =09Getting Sorted Out
TR3B =09Driver
TR250 X 3=09The BIG Project - Will Be Worth the Wait
Homepage=09http://members.iconn.net/thefryes/
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:20:12 -0500 (EST)
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Subject: Re: TR3B seats -- which ones are they?
On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, Mark Gendron wrote:
> The incorrect seats in my TR2 have black leather facings with white
> piping. The pleats are horizontal. The lower cushions use springs
> rather than foam. The seat pan has four horizontal pressings and two
> clips, and looks identical to the TR2/TR3 seat pan. I just assumed that
> these are later TR3 seats. . .perhaps they are from a TR4?
No, yours sound like pre-TR4 seats. The TR4 seat PAN is about the same
overall shape, but the horizontal pressings are "interrupted" by a large,=
squarish "footwell" (not really, but I can't think of a better term at
the moment) more or less in the center of the pan.
- --Andy
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Andrew Mace, President and *
* 10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Consultant *
* Vintage Triumph Register <www.vtr.org> *
* amace@unix2.nysed.gov *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:28:47 -0500
From: Tony Rhodes <ARhodes@compuserve.com>
Subject: OD gear oil- info from Redline
I emailed Redline and asked about the GL-4, GL-5 gear oils and corrosion,=
and
their recommendation re: what oil to use with the OD. My original manual
for a TR4A says to use 70-90 EP gear oil. I know that other manuals say =
something
else for the SAME OD! Anyway here are their answers:
GL-5 brass corrosion. Only a problem at elevated temperature (300 degree=
s), but
the redline GL-5 does NOT cause corrosion of brass at anytemp. BUT it wi=
ll
discolor the brass at high temps. NOTE: Most street transmissions never =
reach
that high a temp, so any GL-5 ought to be OK.
About the best match for 1967-era 70-90 EP gear oil? They recommend the=
ir MT-90.
-Tony
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:41:28 -0500
From: Tim Gaines <mtgaines@cs1.presby.edu>
Subject: TR6 Stromberg carb question
I just finished dismantling and cleaning the two Strombergs on my 1974
TR6 purchased in October. The PO gave me one carb kit (in a plastic
bag) and I bought another, but the PO's kit did not have a gasket for
the starter box/choke assembly which the other kit had. Neither carb
had the gasket when I took them apart. One of my catalogs shows the
gasket but does not have a part number for it, and another one doesn't sh=
ow
it at all. I decided to leave them off. I cranked up the engine for the
first time a couple of hours ago, and it caught right up and sounded
pretty smooth with no adjustments yet, but the forward carb is leaking
gas and it appears to be from the starter box. So it seems that the
gasket might really be necessary even though it wasn't there before
and there was no leaking before. Do any of you out there remember
whether your manual choke Strombergs have the gasket? And is there a
way to buy another one without getting the whole rebuild kit?
Thanks for any help.
Tim Gaines
1974 TR6
1980 Spitfire
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 18:14:18 -0500
From: Henry Frye <thefryes@iconn.net>
Subject: Clarification - Re: TR3B seats
Greetings listers;
To those of you following this thread, after deliberation with Andy and
Brad, I retract a portion my original statement.
The "dents" Andy is talking about are large, squarish indentations in the
center of the bottom of the pan. My TCF series TR3B does NOT have the den=
ts.
Whew... That's all I needed, more things for people to criticize... ;-)
>Andy,
>
>I have no way of knowing for sure if the seats that came with my car are
original. I think they are, FWIT.
>
>The seat pans in TCF1927 have the "dents." BTW, can't we come up with a
better name for the this, like indentations, or pressed channels, or ???
Seems my car has plenty of flaws without saying the seat pans have dents!
;-)
>
>The tattered remains of seat covering WAS Black Vynide, and that was
confirmed by the BMIHT build certificate.
>
>At 11:43 AM 2/27/99 -0500, Andrew Mace wrote:
>>
>>Quick question for owners of original TR3B models:
>>
>>Does your car have the TR3A seats, with the flat bottom pan, or does it=
>>have the early TR4 seats, with that extra "dent" in the bottom pan?
>>
>>And does anyone have original leather faced seats in a TR3B, or were mo=
st
>>all of them vinyl?
>>
>>Perhaps responses should include commission numbers, just in case some
>>sort of pattern develops! :-)
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:32:46 -0000
From: "David Hill" <DavHill@email.msn.com>
Subject: Re: Off topic - Saturday night Brit Coms
>Hi, Ken
I can't recall having heard Rowan Atkinson use this terminology but the
Dwarfers are famed for it.
The derivations are.....
Smeg head =3D Idiot, halfwit, jerk, etc.
Smegging=3D blasted, cursed, damned, bloody-as in 'Smegging Hell'.
Smeg=3D damn, blast, hell, god, etc,-as in 'Oh Smeg'
You may not want to know the root when you find out what it is but you di=
d
ask....
Main Entry: smegma
Pronunciation: 'smeg-m&
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, detergent, soap, from Greek smEgma, fro=
m
smEchein to wash off, clean
Date: circa 1819
: the secretion of a sebaceous gland; specifically : the cheesy sebaceous
matter that collects between the glans penis and the foreskin or around t=
he
clitoris and labia minora.
Even in a stage interview, when asked for their explanation of the meanin=
g
of the epithet, the Red Dwarf actors looked embarrasssed and crawled off =
set
on their knees. Can't really wonder, can you.
Incidentally, Smeg is also a brand name for kitchen goods-Danish I believ=
e.
Yours,
Dave Hill, UK.
>Since etymology seems to be a recurring theme, can anyone out there vent=
ure
>a guess as to the origins of (or define) the British slang "Smage?" (Sm=
a
g
>ee) I have heard Rowan Atkinson and the characters in Red Dwarf use it =
to
>indicate an idiot or fool, but the intonations seem to say more, like "a
>damned fool." I have also heard it used as an active pronoun, like "you
>schmegging idiot." I take it is that it is one of those words (phrases?=
)
>that is emerging from profanity towards acceptance. What exactly is a
>"Smage" (Sc Z Maag) or Smegging (S m hee n ing)?
>
>
>Just curious.
>
>Ken Gano
>kengano@advant.com
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:37:43 -0000
From: "Antony P. Norris" <antony@norris.prestel.co.uk>
Subject: RE: tachometer question
Sorry Sujit,
The Voltage regulator only feeds the Fuel and Temp gauges on the Stag, so
you can't blame that. The tacho is on it's own. You could check it's
connection to the ballast resistor, as some joker wired mine up to the wr=
ong
side once.
Antony P. Norris - Skipton, UK
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:11:39 -0500
From: fogbro1@impop.bellatlantic.net
Subject: TR3 rear springs
Randall, Paul and all,
Thanks for the info on rear spring spacers/axle height above frame.
It's now pretty obvious the the new springs I fitted to my TR3 when it
was but a bare frame, are so still that they don't provide clearance
between the axle tubes and the frame even thought the body's now on the
car. I have the original used springs and will probably fit them before
the driving season here in Western PA.
My humble opinion is that the present arrangement is downright unsafe
since the rear wheels cannot travel in a downward direction at a bump in
the road, of which we have many where I live. I dred the work. I do not
bend as easily as I did when I got my first TR3 in 1959 and it's a lot
harder to get up off the garage floor too!!
I've read the bit on stanchions and can confirm the if there are only
two threaded holes in the bodywork, the late non Dnuz type are required.
I have some in my basement collection of stuff if the party in need
wants to get in touch. $40 including US shipping would handle it. The
could use a rechrome, of course.
Back to the spring thing: it's fortunate that I removed and greased the
"D" bolts when I had the thing dismantled. At least I'll be able to
remove and replace the springs without lifting the body.
If anyone is still reading this, I will have a TR3 overdrive
transmission for sale soon. If you're interested, please get in touch.
Thanks again to all.
Ed Woods
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:30:30 -0800
From: Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: stanchion plates
Bob :
As I posted before (I think), I mis-read the book. Although it lists
"stanchions and bolt attachments", it does not give any changeover points=
. I
made the (possibly incorrect, but I doubt it) assumption that these are t=
he ones
found on post-TS60000 cars, without realizing the book didn't say so. (lo=
ok on
page 99)
My apologies
Randall
Bush4brits@aol.com wrote:
> Hi Randall,
> I have a hard-bound spare parts catalogue as issued from Stanpart.
> While the cover says that it applies to "20 TR2, 3 & 3A" models, very l=
ittle
> of the contents applies to post 60000 cars.
> In the section on windshield assemblies (plate AM), the corresponding
> commission number lists TS 32833 max.......nothing beyond it.
> Bob Stahlbush
> 66 MGB GHN 3L 78708
> 60 TR3A TS 81398 L
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 20:46:25 -0500
From: Tony Rhodes <ARhodes@compuserve.com>
Subject: OD transmission tunnel cover plate available
To all those who may have missed it last weekend, I have made some molds
to fabricate fiberglass reproduction OD cover plates for the TR4A - TR6
models. This covers the speedometer cable attachment to the transmission=
and
the angle drive (TR6). The cable and angle drive requires extra space
not allowed on the original (and reproduction) transmission tunnels.
The cost is $US 8.00 plus shipping.
These plates are a virtually exact replica (in fiberglass) of the
original (now very rare) metal plate. The fit to the tunnel is not
exact (also like the original), and a thick soft putty was used to
seal the small gap(s). I used plumber's putty.
So far I have potential requests for 13 cover plates, and I can make more=
,
at least until the molds break too badly to repair.
I am looking in to the possibility of having vacuum cast ABS plates made.=
If
this seems feasible, I will pursue it.
-Tony Rhodes
ARhodes@compuserve.com
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 20:16:46 -0600
From: "Jack Clark" <drjclark@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: TR6 Stromberg carb question
Tim,
Had the same problem, placed the gaskets and so far so good.
Good luck,
Jack '74 TR6
- -----Original Message-----
From: Tim Gaines <mtgaines@cs1.presby.edu>
To: TRIUMPHS@autox.team.net <TRIUMPHS@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, February 28, 1999 4:41 PM
Subject: TR6 Stromberg carb question
>
>I just finished dismantling and cleaning the two Strombergs on my 1974
>TR6 purchased in October. The PO gave me one carb kit (in a plastic
>bag) and I bought another, but the PO's kit did not have a gasket for
>the starter box/choke assembly which the other kit had. Neither carb
>had the gasket when I took them apart. One of my catalogs shows the
>gasket but does not have a part number for it, and another one doesn't s=
how
>it at all. I decided to leave them off. I cranked up the engine for th=
e
>first time a couple of hours ago, and it caught right up and sounded
>pretty smooth with no adjustments yet, but the forward carb is leaking
>gas and it appears to be from the starter box. So it seems that the
>gasket might really be necessary even though it wasn't there before
>and there was no leaking before. Do any of you out there remember
>whether your manual choke Strombergs have the gasket? And is there a
>way to buy another one without getting the whole rebuild kit?
>
>Thanks for any help.
>
>Tim Gaines
>1974 TR6
>1980 Spitfire
>
>
>
>
>
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 21:42:32 -0500
From: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Subject: vacation
Listers, since I am now retired I still try a manage 4 weeks of vacation
per year, this year will be 2 weeks for VTR & TRF combined as 1 nice
long trip. This week I was given the first 3 days of my planned 4 weeks
of time away, I painted the living room and dining room, walls, ceiling,
and trim. Now my immediate supervisor (labor boss), does not have a set
pay scale, (below minimum), she gives comp. time, so many days away for
so much of her approved work (honey do's) being completed and on time.
If I receive 2 days for 2 complete rooms of paint work, how much more
will it take for 26 more days ?? It's only a 4 bedroom house, and the
down stairs were completed last year. Since spring training for baseball
has started, I hope no chance she will "Farm me out" for the rest of my
paid vacation. Andy, Brad, Dan and Ken S. I will be in Portland, Trust
Me. "FT"
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 21:02:07 -0600
From: "Paul Schneider" <schneidr@mc.net>
Subject: Pale Yellow Paint
Thanks for all the responses on getting a PPG paint code for pale yellow
paint. The consensus is primrose yellow is the same as pale yellow, and =
the
PPG paint code is 82043.
My local PPG paint supplier tells me PPG code 82043 is for "Moonlight
yellow - 1972 Mazda". From what I've been able to find out, automobile
manufacturer's "copy" paint colors from other manufacturer's. Can it be
that my beloved TR3A (and all the boxes it is in) is the same color as so=
me
1972 Tokyo tin?
I'm going to get a spray can and see how close it is.
Paul
1960 TR3A, in boxes
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 21:08:23 -0600
From: "Paul Schneider" <schneidr@mc.net>
Subject: Triumph Books
Cliff Bryum at Midlife books carries quite a selection of Triumph books, =
and
at a discount. The Original Triumph book is $26 + shipping. You can
contact him at midlife@mail.clt.bellsouth.net. It took a while, but he
e-mailed me a list of all Triumph books he carries.
No financial interest.
Paul
1960 TR3A (in boxes)
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 21:04:28 -0600
From: "Ronald A. Dowty" <rdowty@iso.net>
Subject: Oil for TR6 transmission?
What oil should I use in my 76 TR6's transmission?
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 20:55:34 -0700 (MST)
From: Aaron Johnson <sugar@holly.ColoState.EDU>
Subject: Re: Oil for TR6 transmission?
does it have over drive or not? GL-4 90 weight works for non o.d. you'l=
l
have to ask the o.d. guys what they use.
aaron
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:11:35 -0500
From: <skip@mojam.com>
Subject: Anybody want a daily update of new Triumph listings at eBay?
I'm way behind on reading the list (just finished the Nov 8th digest, onl=
y
about 140 more to go... :-). In my catchup reading, I've noticed the
occasional posting of Triumph bits at eBay. I just did a search and foun=
d
more than 60 items that seemed to be Triumph-related. That's too much to
page through on a regular basis and I hate having to visit web sites to s=
ee
what's new, so I wrote a little script to download the page search for
"triumph -motorcycle", snip out the interesting content and compare it wi=
th
the content saved the day before. This gives me a little update checker.
The output is just a list of item numbers and descriptions as in
70067630 NOS Triumph Spitfire Catalytic Converter =09
70317267 Triumph Spitfire Transmission 75-80 =09
70320556 Triumph Spitfire ,GT6 License Lamp =09
The filter runs as a Unix cron job each morning at 6am Eastern and sends =
me
email when something new is added (only the new stuff, not existing or
removed stuff). Since sending mail to a list is about as easy as sending
mail to an individual, if anyone's interested in getting such an update,
drop me a note and I'll add you to the distribution list. I don't think =
the
whole list will be interested in this, nor do I think it's a good idea fo=
r
programs to be sending mail to large mailing lists that are under other
peoples' control (too much chance for runaway programs and the resulting =
bad
vibes).
*Don't* send your request to be added to the triumphs list. I figure it
will be sometime in May before I see it at the rate I'm reading digests.
Remember: Spring is just around the corner...
Skip Montanaro=09| Mojam: "Uniting the World of Music" http://www.mojam.c=
om/
skip@mojam.com | Musi-Cal: http://www.musi-cal.com/
518-372-5583
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Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:13:43 -0500
From: alice and mitch <pursang@bellatlantic.net>
Subject: TR6/weber 32/36 conversion
Any advise on setting up a pair of Weber 32/36 DFV carbs on a '74 6?
Thanks,
Mitch S.
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Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 22:28:23 -0700
From: Peter Zaborski <peterz@merak.com>
Subject: tr6 clutch master cylinder & bpnw
Has anyone purchased a 0.70" TR6 clutch master cyl from BPNW? Their web
listed price <http://www.bpnorthwest.com/page9.html> is much much lower t=
han
the big 3. I'd like to know if it is the Girling one that is original on =
my
car or some other brand?
Any info from those who've "been there" greatly appreciated. (The later c=
ars
had the 0.70" bore MCs, early cars had 0.75")
Peter Zaborski CF58310UO
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Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 21:17:49 +1300
From: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>
Subject: Overdrive Conversion
Anyone want to swap some overdrive bits ?
I have a set of components for a later TR6 ( excluding the OD itself )
that I want to swap for corresponding later Spitfire bits. I have a
mainshaft, adapter plate and top cover.
I'm sure a few of you have a "J" type Spitfire transmission sitting in
the garage planning to put the OD onto your TR6 at some stage ?
Contact me off list if interested.
Thanks
Peter Cebalo
73 Spitfire Mk IV ( already with OD )
Auckland, New Zealand
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Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 02:18:39 -0000
From: "jonmac" <jonmac@ndirect.co.uk>
Subject: An interesting auto website
Listers
I've just had details of this website sent to me while wearing my editori=
al
hat - http://www.ccdata.com Oodles of stuff there, though with quite a hi=
gh
British supplier and UK based content. Could be really useful all the sam=
e
if you get stuck trying to find something.
Fast download too for those of us with humble 160 pentiums
John Mac
Beware of Triumph "historians!"
Some of us never get it 100% right, 100% of the time.
No matter WHAT our name is
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Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 08:54:25 +0000
From: Bill Davies <daviesw@ecid.cig.mot.com>
Subject: Coffee Paint Codes? - 948 Herald
Hi,
=09Does anyone have any manufacturers paint codes for the Coffee Paint, a=
s
applied to Heralds around 1959-61? Probably used on other triumphs too.
Unfortunately, this is one colour not listed on the most useful chart
Joe Curry recently posted to the list.
=09Thanks in advance,
=09=09Bill Davies.
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/ \ ______ ______ / \ 1959 Herald 948 Coupe Y128
\__/ \ || / \__/ 1959 Herald 948 Coupe
| A \____||____/ A | 1960 Herald 948 Saloon Export
| =3D H H =3D | 1961 Herald S
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=3D 1964 Herald 1200 Saloon
\________________________/ 1966 Herald 1200 Convertible
| | | | 1973 Spitfire MkIV
|_| |_| 1959 Standard Atlas Pickup
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