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361. Re: Shock Conversion - Choices (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:47:36 -0500 (EST); Hi All. I just wanted to clarify a detail here - the Spax shocks that I have (several pairs) all have _plastic_ hoods, and the hoods can be removed at pretty mush no detriment to the shock... It woul; /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00126.html (8,977 bytes)
362. RE: swapping frames--HELP! (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 10:58:20 -0500 (EST); [stuff deleted] A common "trick" in days gone by was to replace the TR6 rack with the TR4 rack... although it might have been the 4A rack. I'm fuzzy on the details. This trick gives quicker steering; /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00155.html (8,054 bytes)
363. Re: pertronix (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 09:51:29 -0500 (EST); I had the Crane setup (XR700) in my street car for at least 5 seasons. It was awesome. I had absolutely no problems. I _always_ recommend that setup to folks that have recurring ignition problems. I; /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00178.html (7,689 bytes)
364. Re: Exhaust headers (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 07:40:18 -0500 (EST); {Stuff deleted} As a point of reference, my race car currently has a Monza header (extremely re-worked) and a 2.5 inch custom pipe terminating to a single 2.5" inlet/outlet turbo-style muffler. It wo; /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00344.html (8,599 bytes)
365. Re: Anyone knows how much a TR6 weights? (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 19:49:42 -0500 (EST); Depends on the year. The early cars weigh around 2200, the later ones weigh over 2600. The weights are published in the booke like The Triumph TR and others (including the Bentley manual reprint of t; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00013.html (8,562 bytes)
366. Re: Anyone knows how much a TR6 weights? (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 09:56:51 -0500 (EST); The answer is 5 MPH bumpers. The bumpers and assiciated brackets weigh quite a lot. So, the early cars weigh the least. In 72 the car got some weight due to engine changes and interior stuff. In 74 F; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00035.html (8,786 bytes)
367. Re: Silicone valve cover gasket info needed (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 10:52:17 -0500 (EST); www.jmwagnersales.com They are awesome. You can re-use them many times. Just looks at any modern car to see the advantages of modern silicone-based sealants and gaskets. Are they worth the money? IMH; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00038.html (7,556 bytes)
368. Re: Lightening late TR's (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 14:38:39 -0500 (EST); Unfortunately, we need a minor grammatical change here: I believe it should be: "excessive power is most bestest". Why not use a triple superlative when it's called for! Sorry! rml -- Bob Lang Room N; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00097.html (8,559 bytes)
369. Re: Subject: Up date on broken flywheel bolts (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 14:35:37 -0500 (EST); I don't know if this is an ARP number or not, but www.aptfast.com lists the PN for TR6 flywheel bolts as: FBT716-4 (4 is the number you need). Note too that this bolt _requires_ a special washer. Cal; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00098.html (8,678 bytes)
370. Re: tr6 wheels (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 09:41:00 -0500 (EST); As you've no doubt discovered by now, there are lots of cars in the world that use 4 on 4.5" bolt pattern. The trick for bolt-on wheels for TR6 is that the backspace is a bit odd and also the center; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00132.html (10,335 bytes)
371. Re: headers (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 11:08:23 -0500 (EST); Looks like a modified Monza header to me. I'd make sure it fits before I'd get it coated. rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant MIT unix-vms-help | Voice:617-253-7438 FAX: 61; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00139.html (6,857 bytes)
372. Re: Tr6 Center consoles (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 07:09:15 -0500 (EST); Rather than harrass Mr. Gassman (BTW, he's done some awesome TR250 restorations), why not try to organize making a run of these parts. Why force Mike to take on the task when he apparently is not in; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00165.html (7,184 bytes)
373. Re: Cold Weather Starting (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 14:43:36 -0500 (EST); I usually leave my car in a ready-to-run state over the winter, that is I tune it up and change the oils etc. I don't run it at all during the winter unless I need to move it out of or back into the; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00298.html (7,692 bytes)
374. Re: Tally Ho (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:29:46 -0500 (EST); Call: 781-438-7775 He's in Stoneham now (about 3 miles from the Melrose location). The new business is called Autoworks. Ask for Chuck. rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00306.html (6,785 bytes)
375. Re: British Mechanic Suck (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 22:18:31 -0500 (EST); I'm not going to defend these mechanics, as I have no idea about what actually transpired. I will offer the following. Sure there are scammers out there. There are also legit repair shops out there.; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00327.html (8,627 bytes)
376. Re: Sidedraft Weber manifold question (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 09:13:49 -0500 (EST); Hi. I went through this about 4 years ago... I called _everybody_ in the US. I talked to APT, Pierce Manifolds, TWM, BF&E, TRF, several Weber suppliers, etc. Had quite a phone bill, as I recall... Th; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00333.html (8,658 bytes)
377. Re: Off list messages (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 09:21:32 -0500 (EST); Some lists develop "rules" about summary postings. That is to say that the lists don't accept individual responses to messages. BUT it is the responsibility of the party that initiated the dialog to; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00334.html (8,490 bytes)
378. Surprise Package (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 13:32:32 -0500 (EST); I came home last night to a pleasant surprise. When I pulled in my driveway, I noticed a large box on my doorstep. Seeing that I hadn't actually ordered anything for months, I was quite surprised. A; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00343.html (8,680 bytes)
379. Re: TR6 Compression (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:17:21 -0500 (EST); Vance's comments are right on, but I'll throw some numbers into the mix... My bone stock '74 used to get between 135 and 140 per pot (engine warm) in a static compression check. In contrast, the rac; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00434.html (7,341 bytes)
380. Re: GT 6 Convertible (score: 1): Author: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:09:36 -0500 (EST); Hi All... Tim Suddard of GrassRoots Motorsport (GRM) magazine once wrote that a Spit-6 that he had at one time was one of the best cars he ever had in terms of just plain fun to drive. The Spit-6 is; /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00444.html (7,363 bytes)

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