- 181. Re: Suspension Rebuild Opinions Wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 15:50:55 -0400
- Any time you use a firmer bushing material it is going to transmit more vibration and noise than rubber. But heck, it's a sportscar! I replaced all of my suspension bushings with nylatron. I did not
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00461.html (9,400 bytes)
- 182. Re: Suspension Rebuild Opinions Wanted (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 14:56:09 -0400
- As Larry pointed out on Friday, poly bushings are available in more than one hardness, or durometer is the term I believe is used. Stock durometer poly bushings are available and this UK site was in
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00486.html (7,899 bytes)
- 183. Re: QUESTION TO ALL MATH INCLINED GEAR HEADS (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 00:19:30 -0500
- Although not the real answer to your question, I recall reading something about the total throat area of triple Webers DCOEs versus 1-3/4" carbs. I do clearly remember that a triple 1-3/4" carb setu
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00549.html (7,704 bytes)
- 184. Re: RE: TR6 Front Shock (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 10:50:56 -0500
- I recall that the first time I encountered these stubborn brackets I used the claw of a standard hammer just as if I were removing a large nail. You get decent leverage and there's enough contact on
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00558.html (8,655 bytes)
- 185. Re: Urethane bushing question (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 12:38:23 -0500
- I've heard white lithium grease, synthetic, and moly all being recommended. I guess it comes down to who can say they have gone the longest with no squeaks from the bushings and what was used. I'd b
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00563.html (6,840 bytes)
- 186. Re: Re: A hardy thank you to those that endulged my 48 hour (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 16:57:16 -0500
- Absolutely! Let's not forget checking for crank endplay and replacing those thrust washers. And at least check the main and rod bearings for obvious wear, even replace them. Better yet (uh oh, I can
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00569.html (8,913 bytes)
- 187. Re: Re: TR6 Front Shock (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 15:42:33 -0500
- Ahem! A very good point (thwack!) and one that needs to be strongly emphasized when working on any vehicle - follow the sequence in the manual. (thwack!) If you do not have one then (thwack!) purcha
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00580.html (8,504 bytes)
- 188. Re: Removing u-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:45:02 -0500
- Hopefully, yes. As described in Bentley once the circlips are removed cradle the yoke in you hand and rap the top area right next to each u-joint bearing preferably with a dead blow hammer or hard r
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00594.html (8,567 bytes)
- 189. Re: Re: TR6 Front Shock (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:51:46 -0500
- Ah, thank you, Richard. Would not want to cheat justice! :-) Humbled and contrite for the moment, Greg -- Original Message -- From: Richard Seaton To: Greg Dito ; Chris & Melissa ; 6 Pack Sent: Thurs
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00595.html (7,395 bytes)
- 190. Re: underhood heat (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 10:09:13 -0500
- I think I know the header you are referring to and it should also help quite a bit in the mid-range rpm range. You could email Rimmer and ask the question of them. I'm sure you'll get an informed an
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00602.html (7,825 bytes)
- 191. Re: Re: underhood heat (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 10:39:28 -0500
- Greg Dito Before anyone makes the comment, no, I did not sell my 250 for a 6. :-) Greg CD6250L
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00603.html (6,368 bytes)
- 192. Re: Cam Regrinding (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:29:22 -0500
- Highly recommended that you buy hardened lifters. Refacing is an option I guess, but after machining and hardening old lifters is there a huge cost savings? For the $10-$12 apiece new I'd rather buy
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00606.html (7,453 bytes)
- 193. Re: SPEEDO TR-6 74 (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:40:26 -0500
- Unscrew the cable from the speedo and drive the car. If the inner cable is turning the problem is most likely in the speedo. If not pull the other end of the cable from the tranny and stick one end i
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00607.html (6,645 bytes)
- 194. Re: Ring help (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2003 02:23:28 -0400
- Wish I could help you, but the spare rings I have are for +.040" . Also, about that broken rod bolt. It is new, isn't it? Only new rod bolts should be used when assembling a motor. Whatever the case
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00082.html (8,860 bytes)
- 195. Re: Dreaded rear right clunk (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2003 11:29:59 -0400
- I once had to have this done on my 250 in the late 70's courtesy of a nasty potholed road I had to travel everyday when the TR was my daily driver on Long Island. It cost the town (not me after my a
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00085.html (9,552 bytes)
- 196. Re: RE: How can a "spirited driving challenge" be lost in third (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 9:54:37 -0400
- Don't forget that those little rice rockets can be pushed to 500+ hp! Not to say that there are many of these "life shorter than a mayfly" grenades flying about. But they can be easily bumped up to 2
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00117.html (10,555 bytes)
- 197. Re: Aluminum Header (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 17:53:15 -0400
- If you're referring to the header that sold for $229 on Aug 26 those are steel, not aluminum. And to be honest, I don't know if there is such a thing. I don't think it would even be practical. The o
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00124.html (7,883 bytes)
- 198. Re: (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Dito <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:36:50 -0400
- Back of Bentley Workshop manual has chassis dimensions. May be in other publications as well such as Haynes and Autobook but can't recall. If you need a copy of the page let me know and I can send y
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00205.html (7,077 bytes)
- 199. Re: Strange Ebay Practice (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 19:56:57 -0400
- I had a similar experience with him over some cam bearings. Even though I had high bid of $43 I did not meet the reserve so I emailed him and asked what the reserve was and if he'd sell at that pric
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00274.html (8,989 bytes)
- 200. Re: 2 questions... (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Dito" <dito9561@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 20:00:50 -0400
- Just keep on pumping the arm and filling the body until there are no more air bubbles. Greg I want
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00275.html (7,140 bytes)
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