- 261. Re: FW: Rear shock conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2000 12:31:01 -0800 (PST)
- First off, stay away from the Moss Kit. If it is the one I'm remembering, it requires bolting in some plates to the inner fender. This is not a good idea, as the body shell is not made to handle the
- /html/6pack/2000-12/msg00133.html (9,024 bytes)
- 262. Re: drive train wobble (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 06:06:24 -0800 (PST)
- Sounds like a UJ in the prop shaft. Tim Holbrook 1971 TR6 _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ http://shopping.
- /html/6pack/2000-11/msg00028.html (7,426 bytes)
- 263. Re: A really scary thing (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 11:54:42 -0800 (PST)
- Not on my 6, but my Dad's Stag (same rear axles) had a similar problem. He had the right rear hub rebuilt by a local guy, who did it wrong. My dad noticed a funny noise while on the highway and slowe
- /html/6pack/2000-11/msg00034.html (9,037 bytes)
- 264. Re: Comp. prep manual question (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 07:16:35 -0800 (PST)
- The dummy pushrod must fit tightly in the lifter. Ignore the 1/2 o.d. Tim Holbrook 1971 TR6 __________________________________________________ http://shopping.yahoo.com/
- /html/6pack/2000-11/msg00044.html (7,413 bytes)
- 265. Re: Radiator Shroud & Intake (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 16:19:59 -0800 (PST)
- The shroud is made by Goodparts. I have one on my car, made of aluminum. I believe he has stainless steel models now. I think it makes the engine bay look great, plus it doesn't warp or blow around l
- /html/6pack/2000-11/msg00067.html (8,875 bytes)
- 266. Re: Overdrive over-the-hill? (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 19:18:23 -0700 (PDT)
- First thing you want to check is the oil level in the gearbox. The o/d unit uses high pressure to activate the o/d. You can check the oil level by pulling the plug on the side of the gearbox. Ideally
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00004.html (8,952 bytes)
- 267. Re: Trans woes (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 19:25:06 -0700 (PDT)
- I understand your frustration. A few years ago I had a string of about 5 or 6 bad throwout bearings, had to pull the freakin' gbox every few weeks for a couple months! It was ridiculous. I'm 99% sure
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00005.html (8,503 bytes)
- 268. Re: TR6 Console (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 21:01:17 -0700 (PDT)
- There's an illustration in one of the big TRF TR6 parts books (I think it's the green one) in which they describe the optional center console option. I believe it was made by Amco and installed by de
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00014.html (7,891 bytes)
- 269. Re: Gear box oil change (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 09:41:09 -0700 (PDT)
- There is a drain plug on the bottom of the gearbox which should have a regular hex head (on my car, it is a 3/4" SAE head and it has a magnetic bit on it that collects metal shavings inside the gbox)
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00021.html (8,690 bytes)
- 270. Re: Gear box oil change (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 22:05:27 -0700 (PDT)
- See, that's the problem with these stupid square head plugs. I'd love to know what the logic is behind using these things instead of good old hex heads. Oh well. I'd say the best thing to do is make
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00025.html (11,275 bytes)
- 271. RE: Radiator shroud (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 09:28:08 -0700 (PDT)
- There are no bottom connection points, just the 4 bolts across the top of the shroud where it meets the front valence. It will make a huge difference in cooling. Tim Holbrook 1971 TR6 _______________
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00057.html (7,530 bytes)
- 272. Re: Windows & doors (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:59:37 -0700 (PDT)
- TRF sells a great kit to cure your window problems. It includes both channels per door that the glass slides in, and all hardware. I don't know how to solve your door handle problem, but once you pop
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00060.html (7,241 bytes)
- 273. Re: J-TYPE overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 06:11:19 -0700 (PDT)
- Stay away from the syncros provided by the big three. I presume these are the Taiwanese ones you speak of. I have had the 3rd gear syncro go bad twice on mine. Racetorations in the UK apparently make
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00084.html (7,778 bytes)
- 274. Re: Spin-on oil adapter (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:26:39 -0800 (PST)
- You can rotate the adapter piece a few degrees so that rather than the filter hanging straight down, it tilts a slight bit. This should allow you to clear the slave cylinder. Tim Holbrook 1971 TR6 __
- /html/6pack/2000-10/msg00144.html (7,045 bytes)
- 275. Re: gauges (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 12:18:29 -0700 (PDT)
- Check the archives. I wrote a very detailed explanation of how to diagnose this problem a few months back. Tim Holbrook 1971 TR6 __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - Free
- /html/6pack/2000-09/msg00095.html (7,766 bytes)
- 276. Re: header or exhaust manifold coating (M. Mullen article in the summer 6pack) (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 18:31:37 -0700 (PDT)
- I wouldn't recommend getting your headers chromed. I hear it will turn a weird blue color over time because chrome can't take the heat. I got my headers coated by High Performance Coatings. They have
- /html/6pack/2000-09/msg00101.html (7,904 bytes)
- 277. Re: Oil filter spring needed (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 19:05:22 -0700 (PDT)
- Why not just get rid of the whole canister contraption and convert to a spin-on style oil filter? It'll make you oil changes much easier, and it helps reduce wear on startup (see the archives for an
- /html/6pack/2000-09/msg00152.html (7,997 bytes)
- 278. Re: Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:32:46 -0700 (PDT)
- There's no reason not to go to a high performance tire compound, as long as your aspect ratio doesn't go too low. I run 205/65 tires on my car (as do many others), and they are a high performance all
- /html/6pack/2000-09/msg00181.html (7,444 bytes)
- 279. Re: Wood dash (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 04:40:37 -0700 (PDT)
- My 71 has a rectangular wiper switch (and rectangular washer switch). Actually, I didn't think any TR6s had round wiper switches. I thought the only round switch on the car was the rheostat for the g
- /html/6pack/2000-08/msg00012.html (8,399 bytes)
- 280. Re: re wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:25:56 -0700 (PDT)
- I called the Tirerack a few months ago to check on what wheels would fit a TR6, and they just said to call for Panasports. But if the 300Z wheels have the same bolt pattern and offset as a 6, then it
- /html/6pack/2000-08/msg00104.html (8,056 bytes)
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