- 161. Re: differential mounts (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 23:51:33 -0700
- Michael--There should be no difference in the way these two diffs are mounted, unless someone has modified one of them. Some owners like to box them in for extra support, but the rubber "donuts" shou
- /html/6pack/2005-08/msg00458.html (8,389 bytes)
- 162. Re: [Fwd: Re: Engine runs but overheats] (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:26:58 -0700
- John--If the head gasket is blown, this can usually be seen as air bubbles in the coolant at the top of the radiator. (Give the engine time to purge air trapped from cavitation) I would look for this
- /html/6pack/2005-08/msg00492.html (7,143 bytes)
- 163. Re: Clutch Release From Floor (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 11:52:26 -0700
- tr6970--Get rid of the play in the pedal box, and the clutch release point will come up off the floor. The secondary arm where the clevis pin is atttached tends to wear to an oval shape. This can be
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00012.html (7,266 bytes)
- 164. Re: Filling...with a pump (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 12:05:37 -0700
- Since any air in the SC should rise to the top where the bleed nipple is, it's easy to just crack open this nipple and push the pushrod back into its bore, expelling air (and some fluid) as you go. D
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00013.html (7,244 bytes)
- 165. Re: First encounter with..... (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 22:45:10 -0700
- Robert--Glad that the major part of your project turned out well. So far as the brake light switch operation, this should be an easy one. These switches are "normally closed". That is, if nothing is
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00021.html (7,971 bytes)
- 166. Re: More emissions news (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 17:52:24 -0700
- Phil--The propane test is fairly reliable if you can direct it close enough to a leak. Wiggle the shafts to expose any worn area, to be sure. Is it possible that the "55" you looked at on the dwell m
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00038.html (8,878 bytes)
- 167. Re: Unintentional Horn (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 17:05:18 -0700
- Aaron--I have tried before to give tips on what the problem could be, but when re-reading my reply it's easy to see why it was of little help! The best that I can now offer is that one should look at
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00062.html (8,362 bytes)
- 168. Re The Big Bang (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 14:11:05 -0700
- Stu--Maybe you'll be lucky and find that one of the flange bolts has just backed out of the propshaft and is hitting on something stationary. This happened to an owner at the Reno Triumphest last Oct
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00090.html (7,679 bytes)
- 169. RE: More emissions news (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 14:35:16 -0700
- Phil--The vacuum retard, when workling properly, will retard timing around 16 deg.. So if you set the timing (with the vacuum plugged) at 12deg. BTDC and then reconnect the vacuum line, the timing wi
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00091.html (7,624 bytes)
- 170. Re: Head gasket question (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 14:55:01 -0700
- Jeff--There is a path that oil can take across the head, from where it feeds the rocker shaft, to the back of the block. It will only be present if corrosion has taken place at this junction, and vis
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00092.html (7,965 bytes)
- 171. Re: Reverse lights (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 23:13:44 -0700
- John--One of two possibilities here. Either the wires going to the backup switch (on the top of the transmission) is crossed with another switch (seat belt?) OR the r/g & g wires coming out of the do
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00097.html (6,984 bytes)
- 172. Re: Flywheel bolts (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:07:17 -0700
- John--There are commercially available "flywheel locks" to keep the engine from turning when both loosening AND tightening these bolts. It's not too hard to devise something to jam into the flywheel
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00108.html (7,130 bytes)
- 173. Re: Compression Readings (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:15:28 -0700
- Nick--Compression (gauge) readings will go down (at cranking speeds) when changing from a stock cam to one that has a larger valve overlap. If the engine now is down on power, it is time to take anot
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00109.html (7,387 bytes)
- 174. Re: Propeller shaft splines frozen (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 13:23:28 -0700
- Rich--It may not ever be necessary for you to take the splined shafts "apart" but some movement here is necessary in the driveshaft. Removing the transmission without being able to push the propshaft
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00137.html (7,211 bytes)
- 175. Re: New caliper pistons fit tight (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 14:35:22 -0700
- Don--I recall my pistons being fairly easy to move in and out, using stiff finger pressure, even with the new seals. (I didn't use the red lube, only brake fluid here). You are correct in that hydrau
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00152.html (8,081 bytes)
- 176. Re: Failed Pertronics, welding... (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 12:11:16 -0700
- Michael--I don't think the failure of the Pertronics involved any welding that took place on the chassis. Instructions on (my) welding machine include "removing both battery (post) cables to insure t
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00168.html (7,809 bytes)
- 177. Re; New Caliper Pstons.. (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 12:39:10 -0700
- Don--The C-clamp is one method of pushing back the piston, but it's far easier to just lever the exposed piston back (as necessary when changing to new pads) using something as simple as a brass bar
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00169.html (7,775 bytes)
- 178. Re: Clutch hydraulics (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:19:16 -0700
- Gary--It could be that neither the MC or SC is in need of repair. One sign would be if either is leaking fluid. Pull back the rubber boot and look for wetness at the pushrod(s). If the fluid level in
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00179.html (7,491 bytes)
- 179. Re: More clutch hydraulics (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:35:55 -0700
- Gary--I've never honed anything but steel cylinders, but I guess aluminum could also be honed, with more care. If there are scratches deep enough to let fluid get around the seal, then something has
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00192.html (7,045 bytes)
- 180. Re: Trip Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:01:59 -0700
- Mike--Oddly enough, sometimes lean mix will influence the arcing heard under the distributor cap. Especially if the rotor tip is given a "choice" as to which cap terminal to jump to. Shortening the r
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00205.html (7,590 bytes)
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