- 1. RE: Re: Roller Rockers (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2002 20:36:46 -0800
- ...And then to get the maximum benefit of the higher lift rockers and the performance cam, you need to raise the compression ratio (to offset the lower cylinder pressures). If you don't believe me, r
- /html/6pack/2002-11/msg00441.html (10,335 bytes)
- 2. RE: Braided Stainless Brake Hoses? (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 14:28:36 -0700
- I bought a set (can't remember from whom) about three years ago. Made an incredible difference in the brake "feel". There are a couple of caveats. You need to ensure that the hoses don't rub against
- /html/6pack/2002-09/msg00029.html (7,955 bytes)
- 3. Re: Phantom Grip LSD - the catch? (score: 1)
- Author: tr6nut@telocity.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 10:44:58 -0700 (PDT)
- Where did you see the TR6 application offered at a discount? A couple of months ago, I inquired to the manufacturer about one for my TR6 and they said they would custom make one for me (but at full
- /html/6pack/2002-09/msg00250.html (8,205 bytes)
- 4. Radiators- Recore or Repro? (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 16:56:41 -0700
- I have now gotten to the point in my TR preparations/rebuild that I have to decide whether to get my old radiator recored or replace it with a repro unit. The difference in price is negligible. What
- /html/6pack/2002-09/msg00353.html (7,471 bytes)
- 5. RE: SU carb conversion/choke cable (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 12:01:44 -0700
- When I put triple Webers on my TR6, I needed to go to a "single" choke cable. I found that the choke cable from a Spitfire 1500 fit perfectly (and the choke know matched the size/shape of the other T
- /html/6pack/2002-09/msg00587.html (7,992 bytes)
- 6. RE: Dumb Quetsion #136 (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 15:06:55 -0700
- Several points/suggestions: 1. The 7/8" wheel cylinders will give a slightly softer pedal than the stock .70" cylinders. 2. Try this method of adjusting your rear brakes - its at http://www.vtr.org/
- /html/6pack/2002-08/msg00048.html (8,666 bytes)
- 7. RE: Stage 2 rebuild and flywheel lightning (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 19:28:06 -0700
- I don't know about that. If I were going to spend that much, I'd spend another $75 and get an aluminum flywheel. While they do nice work, PRI's prices are not cheap. Top End Performance will lighten
- /html/6pack/2002-08/msg00340.html (9,556 bytes)
- 8. RE: replacement distributor (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:35:13 -0700
- I used to own a GT6 and now own a TR6 so I can try to answer some of your questions. 1. Is it ok to ask questions here? Answer:Most assuredly. Sometimes you'll get three different answers from three
- /html/6pack/2002-08/msg00562.html (9,340 bytes)
- 9. RE: rear lug stud installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 20:44:50 -0700
- I have always used several hardened washers and a lug nut to "draw" the lug nut into place. Never had any problems.
- /html/6pack/2002-06/msg00045.html (6,800 bytes)
- 10. RE: ZS Carb trouble 74TR6-reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 20:08:57 -0700
- I have always gone direct to the manufacturer and never had problems. D&G Valve Company, Inc. 8 Mt. Vernon St. Stoneham, MA 02180 (781) 438-1773 Hugh Barber Hollister, CA '73 TR6 --Original Message--
- /html/6pack/2002-06/msg00117.html (7,420 bytes)
- 11. RE: Spark Plug Wire Sets (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 20:18:27 -0700
- I am currently running Crane 8.5mm wires on my TR6 Hugh Barber Hollister, CA '73 TR6 So, if some folks are running 55+ amp alternators and MSD /Pertronix/Crane ignitions plus Sport coils, etc., does
- /html/6pack/2002-06/msg00239.html (10,301 bytes)
- 12. Re: From: tr6nut@telocity.com (score: 1)
- Author: tr6nut@telocity.com
- Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:04:47 -0700 (PDT)
- Crane used to have a pre-assembled set for the TR6, but I don't think that they do anymore. I took advantage of a clearance sale they had about a year ago and bought a "universal" 6-cylinder set (P/
- /html/6pack/2002-06/msg00248.html (7,257 bytes)
- 13. RE: TR6 4 pot brake upgrade (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 21:54:08 -0700
- Lee's conversion uses the Late 70's Toyota 4WD caliper with a stock TR6 rotor. It works great - I have done the same conversion on my car. The Ebay offering was (what looked like) a later Japanese c
- /html/6pack/2002-05/msg00251.html (7,363 bytes)
- 14. RE: Fan switch (score: 1)
- Author: tr6nut@telocity.com
- Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 09:13:50 -0700 (PDT)
- On my '73 TR6, I use a Porsche 944 thermo fan switch that I purchased from Performance Products. Its their Hi-Performance switch, which turns on at a lower temperature than the regular 944 switch. I
- /html/6pack/2002-05/msg00321.html (8,895 bytes)
- 15. RE: K&N filters (score: 1)
- Author: tr6nut@telocity.com
- Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 08:55:25 -0700 (PDT)
- Although its been a long time since I have run Z-S carbs (Webers since 1985), I seem to recall that I had to take a file and put a 1/2" by 1/4" notch in the backplate of both filters to accomodate a
- /html/6pack/2002-05/msg00439.html (7,740 bytes)
- 16. Shipping Rollbar (score: 1)
- Author: tr6nut@telocity.com
- Date: 7 Mar 2002 09:04:19 -0800
- I have seen several TR6 Rollbars on Ebay and I have wondered how these things are shipped. Are they sent via UPS?. Do you have to "box" them? If anybody has had experience with shipping a roll bar, p
- /html/6pack/2002-03/msg00083.html (7,024 bytes)
- 17. Re: Haynes Manual_Zenith Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: tr6nut@telocity.com
- Date: 13 Feb 2002 16:06:59 -0800
- Haynes used to have individual manuals for SU, Zenith-Stromberg, and Weber carbs. The only one I have seen lately is the Weber manual. Hugh Barber '73 TR6 Hollister, CA
- /html/6pack/2002-02/msg00260.html (7,757 bytes)
- 18. Re: TR-6 Wheel Center Cap (score: 1)
- Author: tr6nut@telocity.com
- Date: 11 Jan 2002 09:16:44 -0800
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- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00140.html (7,048 bytes)
- 19. Re: Convertible top frame (score: 1)
- Author: tr6nut@telocity.com
- Date: 22 Jan 2002 08:44:24 -0800
- Its supposed to be tight. Over time, the header rail gets looser and looser. I suppose if you are resourceful/clever, you could replace the rivets. I, being somewhat less resourceful/clever, removed
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00237.html (7,274 bytes)
- 20. Vicky Brit question (score: 1)
- Author: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@telocity.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 19:17:10 -0800
- Does anybody know if Victoria British is running a winter sale this year? I need a part for a Sunbeam Alpine that I'm helping a friend with, so I thought I'd check with the list to see if they are h
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00330.html (6,542 bytes)
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