- 61. Re: Tube Type Radial Michelins (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 15:32:08 -0700 (PDT)
- As I understand it, there only two things that would require that you run tubes on your wheels: 1) Your tires are ancient and were made back when tires required tubes. It's probably a good idea to ge
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00134.html (11,176 bytes)
- 62. Re: temperature gauge (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 17:32:48 -0700 (PDT)
- This is the same reading that my car ran when it was stock (8.5:1 compression, stock cam, etc). Tim Holbrook 1971 TR6 __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Tax Center - File onlin
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00179.html (7,153 bytes)
- 63. Head work (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2003 14:51:57 -0700 (PDT)
- Well, I finally was able to get some work done on my TR6 today. Many thanks to everyone for their suggestions a few weeks back on how to get the head off my car. I ended up pulling all the studs out
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00263.html (7,561 bytes)
- 64. RE: wobbling fan (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 15:43:00 -0700 (PDT)
- Shortcut: cut the fan off using a hacksaw or reciprocating saw. You just need to cut the four bolts that hold the fan to the fan extension piece that comes off the crank pulley. Removing these bolts
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00350.html (9,161 bytes)
- 65. Re: Whats that racket? (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 16:42:52 -0700 (PDT)
- I would agree with Bob. My car did the exact same thing two summers ago. The sound was only present at around 2000rpm. It was definitely the timing chain. Not sure why it's only persistent at that on
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00377.html (8,412 bytes)
- 66. RE: Next Project (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 17:24:22 -0800 (PST)
- I always thought it would be neat to adapt a vacuum-operated heater control valve for use on a TR. Presumably one could find a twist-style control mechanism for inside the car, and attach the stock T
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00140.html (9,234 bytes)
- 67. Re: From: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com> (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 15:34:06 -0800 (PST)
- I don't know if anyone has done a triple SU yet, but SUs will bolt to Richard Good's triple manifold. Only problem is, you'll have to engineer your own throttle linkage and fuel lines. You might try
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00333.html (7,283 bytes)
- 68. Re: charcoal cannister placement (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 12:42:09 -0800 (PST)
- My '71 also has the carbon canister mounted on a bracket that bolts to the right side (manifold side) engine mount. Maybe it was like this just on the early cars?... Tim Holbrook 1971 TR6 ___________
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00416.html (7,828 bytes)
- 69. Re: A lesson in frustration (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 19:16:49 -0800 (PST)
- Another possibility is rust in the tank that is clogging the fuel line. Happened to my cousin quite a bit last winter. The pump might be working fine, but can't pull the fuel through from the tank be
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00453.html (8,431 bytes)
- 70. Rope trick (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 17:50:55 -0800 (PST)
- I am currently trying to get the head off my engine to get it crack checked (possible cause of overheating), and get the header port matched. Unfortunately, the head seems good and stuck. It wouldn't
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00485.html (8,308 bytes)
- 71. Re: Timing Chain and gear replacement. (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:48:03 -0800 (PST)
- I did this job last summer. Not fun. It's pretty easy to do with the engine out of the car, but not easy with the engine in. The problem is upon reassembly. You have to turn the cam to where it needs
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00806.html (9,343 bytes)
- 72. Re: manifold gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 17:00:13 -0800 (PST)
- Sounds like you may have the wrong gasket, they don't require trimming. There are two styles of manifold gaskets, one for early cars, one for late. The early cars have different spacing on the intake
- /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00012.html (7,793 bytes)
- 73. Re: Wipers - Self Parking Failed (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:49:57 -0800 (PST)
- My Dad's Stag had the same problem (wipers wouldn't park). It wasn't caused by the dashboard switch. There is a mechanical switching device within the wiper motor that allows electricity to continue
- /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00305.html (8,483 bytes)
- 74. Re: She no run... (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:02:21 -0800 (PST)
- Sounds more ignition-related to me. Have you tried replacing points, plugs, wires, condenser, etc? Your distributor might also be worn out, you'd be amazed how bad it can make a car run if the dizzy
- /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00314.html (9,639 bytes)
- 75. Fwd: Large crank bolt (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 13:53:01 -0800 (PST)
- Not sure about the size of the bolt, but you'll need a puller to get the damper off the crank. Tapping it with a hammer won't work (or at least it never has for me). You can get a puller at any decen
- /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00640.html (7,487 bytes)
- 76. Re: Tires for Wire Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2003 17:16:03 -0800 (PST)
- I had wires on my car for a while. According to the Goodyear dealer where I got replacement tires, they said you CAN use tubes with tubeless-type tires. Oh, and you definitely need to use tubes if yo
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00011.html (8,233 bytes)
- 77. Fwd: Re: Fw: Re: Polyurethane Trailing Arm Bushes?'s (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:20:27 -0800 (PST)
- I wouldn't rule out the nylatron too hastily. Yes, they are very hard, but I have nylatron on the front suspension of my TR6, and did not notice any increase in noise/vibration/harshness. But it sure
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00056.html (10,859 bytes)
- 78. Re: More early-vs-late stuff: instruments (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 12:02:35 -0800 (PST)
- Two quick questions about this: 1) Which head is "better" (ie: breathes better), the early or the late? As I understand it, the early and late head share the same exhaust ports, but the intakes chang
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00116.html (13,972 bytes)
- 79. Re: Fwd: mild steel headers (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 14:46:41 -0800 (PST)
- I had a Monza header on my car for a few years. It was a pain to install, but performed fine once I got it on. I didn't experience any excessive heat or noise from the header (the noise came from the
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00120.html (9,213 bytes)
- 80. Re: PI vs dual ZS vs triple ZS -- dumb questions (score: 1)
- Author: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 15:18:53 -0800 (PST)
- A few years back, I installed a Goodparts head (ported, polished, cc'd, 9.5:1 compression, reshaped valves, 1.65 roller rockers) and Goodparts GP3 cam. I also had a Monza header, free flow exhaust, a
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00216.html (16,223 bytes)
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