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201. Re: FW: Are u kidding me??? (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:06:30 -0500 (EST); You def. have to add in the volume of the head gasket to the equation - it's part of the combustion chamber volume! By my calcs, you're system comes in at around 8.7:1 rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q |; /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00342.html (8,409 bytes)
202. Re: How to install a rear sway bar? (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:19:56 -0500 (EST); Yep - that's the Addco bar. number 929. Note that the "tricky" part of the install is getting the u-bolt aligned so that you don't drill outside the boxed frame section. In my experience, there was e; /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00345.html (7,904 bytes)
203. Re: Rebush Front suspension (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:14:01 -0500 (EST); If your springs are totally knackered, you might be able to remove them without a spring compressor, but in my experience, the assertion by Mr. Williams is totally wrong. You most def. need a spring; /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00361.html (9,094 bytes)
204. Re: installing rear sway bar (and front bar) (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:17:10 -0500 (EST); I've installed the Addco front bar. The installation is a bit funky, but it works okay. They have been selling that style (with the 90 degree arms) for at least 10 years, because I installed mine 10; /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00362.html (7,171 bytes)
205. Re: Front Diff Leak (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:22:34 -0500 (EST); If you have an early diff., then there's no problem with bearing preload , etc. if you replce the front diff seal. The early cars use shims to set the bearing preload and you can pull the pinion fla; /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00368.html (6,968 bytes)
206. Re: head studs (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:26:48 -0500 (EST); It's not usually needed unless the studs have been over torqued. To test that the studs are okay, thread a nut all the way down the threads on both ends. If you get _NO_ resistance, then the threaded; /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00413.html (9,147 bytes)
207. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 15:21:04 -0500 (EST); If you want to help your braking, the first thing is to upgrade the tires. The best brakes in the world won't matter if the contact patch can't handle the load. If you've upgraded the tires, the nex; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00021.html (10,197 bytes)
208. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 16:30:47 -0500 (EST); The braking power is actually a combination of the surface area and the coefficient of friction between the friction material and the rotor. It's not just swept area - it's the whole package. If you; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00025.html (10,221 bytes)
209. Re: Front Brakes and Slotted Rotors (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:59:46 -0500 (EST); [stuff deleted] Truthfully - can anyone on this list claim that they've ever gotten the brakes/rotors hot enough to actually cause brake fade?? My direct experience is that you really need to repeate; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00040.html (7,866 bytes)
210. Re: Front brakes and slotted... (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 18:58:40 -0500 (EST); I run TSI carbon-kevlar brake linings. The brakes will last for a number of 1 minute runs in a row. I did 8 in a row (less than 1 min between runs) at one event this summer. They were hot, but there; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00050.html (8,116 bytes)
211. Re: Cost of a new TR6 (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 10:04:23 -0500 (EST); The answer depends on what year you bought your TR6. As you can imagine, the dollar/pound relationship varied over the years. From '69 to '76, the trend was more dollars per pound. At any rate, the f; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00119.html (8,358 bytes)
212. Re: Vibration (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 09:00:38 -0500 (EST); I'd def. check the axle bolts to make sure they are tight. If they have loosened up, make sure that you use good (new is better) nuts and don't forget the blue loctite (and make sure the bolts are c; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00141.html (7,583 bytes)
213. Re: Frame Restoration Companies in the Northeast (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:03:41 -0500 (EST); Try Triumph Rescue Service. I think they are in Barto, PA. What's wrong with Auto Rust Technicians in Cranston? Sure, they are a bit "quirky", but so are we. We drive TRiumphs for God's sake. To be; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00150.html (7,968 bytes)
214. Re: Goodparts.com. ie: adjustable trailing brackets. (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 09:49:41 -0500 (EST); BUY THEM. and GRM and other places. regards, rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant MIT unix-linux-help | Voice:617-253-7438 FAX: 617-258-9535 | --; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00197.html (7,332 bytes)
215. re:Distributer question (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:37:19 -0500 (EST); The reasons to change to a Mallory are: 1. you get a new distributor 2. the lucas unit is a POS. 3. you can actually re-curve the Mallory unit with a minimum of fuss. Example: a _stack_ of new spring; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00198.html (8,992 bytes)
216. Re: TR250 & Late TR6 Frame Differences (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 14:18:07 -0500 (EST); Sure, this one is easy. The later frames have more gussets on the front lower a-arm attachment points. The early frames have one gusset on the rear lower a-arm attachement. The later frames have one; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00227.html (8,987 bytes)
217. RE: TR250 & Late TR6 Frame Differences (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 14:22:07 -0500 (EST); The gussets were def. on any CF chassis - which start at CF1. Therefore there is NO difference between the '73 frame and the '74 frame. I'm not 100% sure, but the gussets might have made an appearanc; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00228.html (8,970 bytes)
218. Re: TR250 & Late TR6 Frame Differences (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 17:47:22 -0500 (EST); oh yeah. I guess the meds from the cold haven't worn off yet. give me a few more months. rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant MIT unix-linux-help | Voice:617-253-7438 FAX: 6; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00233.html (8,473 bytes)
219. Re: exhaust straps (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:41:14 -0500 (EST); These straps were always a B-I-T-C-H to install... especially the front one! I dumped those years ago and wound up using slightly modified universal muffler hangers for the job. Those lasted forrever; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00238.html (8,457 bytes)
220. Re: TR250 & Late TR6 Frame Differences (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:55:58 -0500 (EST); The one installation using the fabricated plate that I've seen looked a tad flimsy to me. But part of that was the owner's decision to use lower grade steel bolts for the job. Keep in mind that I dri; /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00240.html (9,704 bytes)

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