Did not see this ever show up on the list. If it is a duplicate, I
apologize.
Carl
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Musson, Carl [SMTP:musson@satie.arts.usf.edu]
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 1998 9:14 AM
> To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: TR3 Rear Leaf Springs - Restoration?
>
>
> Speaking of rear springs. I have the following not-needed new parts
> that came with my project.
>
> Drivers Side Rear Spring - Moss # 851-170 xref to TRF #208636 and
> TRPart # 301017 List Price $92.50
> Spring Bush - Moss # 674-440 xref to TRF & TRPart #107769 List Price
> $10.95 each x 2
>
> Total List Price $114.40; Will Sell all for $75 (contribution to
> TS81802LO :^) plus shipping.
> (Note: Moss 851-170 has been superseded by 851-195)
>
> Carl Musson
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trmgafun@aol.com [SMTP:Trmgafun@aol.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 1998 8:27 AM
> To: cpike@mgl.ca
> Cc: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: TR3 Rear Leaf Springs - Restoration?
>
>
> In a message dated 98-10-23 08:16:45 EDT, you write:
>
> << I too am at that stage with my TR3A rebuild. I have taken my
> rear springs
> to a
> repair shop, and they say they can repair and rejuvenate them
> no problem. My
> TR3
> manual gives the original dimensions for re-arching them.
> They will manufacture a new main leaf, which is broken, as long
> as they have
> the
> new bushings in order to form the end properly.
> Cliff Pike
> Ontario
> 58 TR3A TS30767LO ( Nothing but bits and pieces at the moment)
> 66 Spitfire4MKII FC85163 ( Driver)
> 64 Spitfire4 ( parts)
> >>
>
> I've heard that re-arching is only a temporary fix. Maybe it
> depends on
> whether they use heat or not, since the heat will soften the
> steel and it will
> lose its temper. No, not get mad....the other kind of temper.
>
> Anyone have any experience?
>
> Scott Helms
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