- 61. Bob Greene's Carb Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 18:55:16 -0600
- In anticipation of this session I have ordered a "master rebuild kit" (Moss). The kit probably does not contain idle bypass valve diaphragms or new throttle shafts or O rings for the needle in the ai
- /html/6pack/2001-01/msg00150.html (8,267 bytes)
- 62. Plugs in Strombergs (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 06:34:48 -0600
- There are at least two configurations of plug for the bottom. The first was slotted and is extracted like a screw using threads. The next, and to my knowledge last, was not slotted and was pushed in
- /html/6pack/2001-01/msg00155.html (6,963 bytes)
- 63. Hard starting (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 19:36:07 -0600
- A couple of the most common causes of not starting when warm / hot is either the timing is too far advanced or vapor lock. Fix? Adjust the timing, insulate the fuel line at points where heat build u
- /html/6pack/2000-12/msg00050.html (6,516 bytes)
- 64. Welded Diff Mount (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 10:00:53 -0600
- I took my 6 to a shop to have the diff mount repaired. They just welded it. The weld held, but the surrounding metal was weakened by the welding process, so it broke again. Welding the support plate
- /html/6pack/2000-12/msg00076.html (6,762 bytes)
- 65. Spark Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 17:45:58 -0600
- Champion plugs should serve you well, however if you want an alternative, I use NGK BP6ES plugs. These are the plugs recommended by TRF as replacements for the Champions. I have had excellent luck w
- /html/6pack/2000-12/msg00123.html (6,710 bytes)
- 66. Appraisals (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 21:24:11 -0600
- As a past president of our local Triumph club I can tell you that an appraisal by a club president is usually acceptable to an Insurance Company. An alternative is a respectable repair shop that spe
- /html/6pack/2000-11/msg00010.html (6,867 bytes)
- 67. Wiring 76 Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:08:15 -0600
- The blue wire from the steering column connects to the brown wire from the harness. The other colors should match. John Phillips, Claremore, OK Green Country Triumphs & Jaguar Enthusiasts Club 76 TR
- /html/6pack/2000-11/msg00039.html (6,487 bytes)
- 68. Rear Hub Assy. (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:14:45 -0600
- When they break the rear wheel goes where ever it wants. My 76 had a bent right rear wing above the tire that makes me think the PO had a problem. If there is more than .020" of play in the rear bear
- /html/6pack/2000-11/msg00040.html (6,791 bytes)
- 69. Center Consoles (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2000 16:45:15 -0500
- I have been told that this very desirable option is not available because Moss owns the rights to it and won't produce it for the TR6. They do produce it for the MGB. I get mad at Moss every time I t
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00037.html (6,591 bytes)
- 70. Leady Dipstick Tube (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 05:58:03 -0500
- One of our members is having a problem with a leaky dipstick tube where it joins the engine block. Anyone have a fix? John Phillips, Claremore, OK Green Country Triumphs & Jaguar Enthusiasts Club 76
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00096.html (6,399 bytes)
- 71. Turn Signal Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 20:08:26 -0500
- Mark M. Replace the switch. On another note, a new club member came to me with an ignition problem. Turns out the mounting screw for the electronic ignition was too short and the unit was bouncing ar
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00130.html (6,521 bytes)
- 72. From: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net> (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 06:59:23 -0500
- This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0002_01C025F4.F878FB20 charset="Windows-1252" Mark Here is an information resource for rebuilding your Strombergs. Have no fear. Jump rig
- /html/6pack/2000-09/msg00166.html (7,009 bytes)
- 73. Escutcheons and tools (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 17:32:33 -0500
- Jim and Mark First, escutcheons. The small pin is inserted into the hole between the escutcheon and handle. The best way I have found to install them is to use a small punch partially inserted from o
- /html/6pack/2000-08/msg00042.html (7,831 bytes)
- 74. SAE Wrenches (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 17:48:03 -0500
- The TRs were produced primarily for the USA market. Hence, everything is SAE. John Phillips, Claremore, OK Green Country Triumphs & Jaguar Enthusiasts Club 76 TR6 CF51655 89 XJS Convertible http://w
- /html/6pack/2000-08/msg00051.html (6,559 bytes)
- 75. Part Source Info (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2000 07:19:22 -0500
- I used to buy parts from Special Interest Car Parts in Johnston Rhode Island. Anyone have and E-mail address for them? Are they still in business? Also, I am in the market for a new top. Made a seri
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00112.html (6,969 bytes)
- 76. Fuel (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 17:25:59 -0500
- I remember it like it was yesterday, unleaded fuel was introduced in 1967. The TR6 engine was designed to run on the unleaded mix. Of course Bentley only addresses octane (99 for high compression, 91
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00138.html (6,536 bytes)
- 77. Insurance for TR6s (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 16:54:17 -0500
- I settled on Hagerty Insurance for my car. The premium for full coverage, no deductible and a $12,000 agreed value, unlimited mileage is a little over $100 per year if the car is over 25 years old w
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00151.html (6,839 bytes)
- 78. RE: Insurance for TR6s (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 20:27:29 -0500
- Happy to oblige. Here is a link to their web site. If you need more, let me know. http://www.hagerty.com/ John Phillips, Claremore, OK Green Country Triumphs & Jaguar Enthusiasts Club 76 TR6 CF51655
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00168.html (7,804 bytes)
- 79. Hagerty (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:23:34 -0500
- Tim Rokisky had his car totaled and Hagerty paid him the agreed value in short order. No problems. John Phillips, Claremore, OK Green Country Triumphs & Jaguar Enthusiasts Club 76 TR6 CF51655 89XJS
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00182.html (6,387 bytes)
- 80. TR6 Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2000 18:56:03 -0500
- I have just finished restoring a 71 TR6 for my Father-in-law. This car has a different fuel system on it than any other TR6 I can recall and I am not sure I have the emissions stuff hooked up properl
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00188.html (8,274 bytes)
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