- 181. Re: Early distributor.... (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 11:51:22 -0700
- Stan--Some suggestions here...You can get the distributor oriented so the tach cable has some slack in it First way is as Vance suggests, by jumping a tooth or two at the drive gear. Know that there
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00216.html (8,253 bytes)
- 182. Re: Harmonic Balancer (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 23:17:56 -0700
- Jimmy--The pulley may have separated and shifted, as your mechanic believes. I am only cautioning that the timing cover (with its pointer) must be in place to know that the damper pulley has separate
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00224.html (7,850 bytes)
- 183. Re: Ignition idiot light (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 23:33:33 -0700
- Jerry--If it's the "red" light (not the "orange" oil light) gets dimmer when you rev the engine, the problem is most likely in the alternator. If this dash light gets brighter, as you claim, then the
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00277.html (7,270 bytes)
- 184. Re: Boot light (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:55:30 -0700
- Colin--Methinks that Triumph rewired the later cars so the trunk light would only switch on with the parking or headlights because of complaints about dead batteries. If the switch wasn't "opened" wh
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00336.html (8,709 bytes)
- 185. Fwd: Re: Frame Repair Questions (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 17:12:00 -0700
- John Cohen asked about this. Here is one possible answer from Roger Received: from smtpin-3306.bay.webtv.net (209.240.205.164) by storefull-3134.bay.webtv.net with WTV-SMTP; Sat, 23 Jul 2005 00:10:40
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00348.html (8,665 bytes)
- 186. Re: Clutch chatter... (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:03:44 -0700
- Pat--Clutch chatter, or cowl shake, is more prevelant in some cars. Convertibles and cars with separate bodies and frames falls into this category. I'm not absolutely sure as to the reason for this,
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00353.html (9,345 bytes)
- 187. Re: Boot light (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 22:40:59 -0700
- Phil--These are sensitive little buggers. "Pontoon" bulbs and the sockets that carry power to it are easily disturbed. To see if power gets to the socket, take a test light to the two wires. (p & p/w
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00371.html (8,052 bytes)
- 188. Re: Any air filter recommendations? (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:55:17 -0700
- James--If you decide on the K&N's, all cleaning recommendations will be on the box. Briefly, they want you to use their own oil and cleaner, and sell this as a kit. (Around $10 the last time I bought
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00385.html (9,425 bytes)
- 189. Re: Differential Rebuild ?s (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 23:07:19 -0700
- Now seems to be a good time to mention that these oil seals, in many cases, can be easily relocated so they come to bear on a different part of the spinning shaft, if you see or feel a wear line. I'v
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00386.html (6,946 bytes)
- 190. Re; Ride Height (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:49:25 -0700
- Harry--First off, yes it's possible to alter the ride height, but it's always good to know how much of a ride height variation there is, when trying to respond. Small changes (as measured from center
- /html/6pack/2005-07/msg00405.html (6,765 bytes)
- 191. Re: Misfiring thoughts (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 17:52:47 -0700
- We know the inductive timing light is a great tool and can be used for more than just checking the ignition timing. One thing it can't do is detect a bad sparkplug. Unlike circuits that must ground t
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00008.html (7,435 bytes)
- 192. Re: rear tube shock/frame repairs (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:40:44 -0700
- Ryan--I also have the rear tube shocks (KYB) but without the affliction that has possessed some who have done this conversion. I will pass on to you some ideas, in case they were overlooked. The area
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00029.html (8,040 bytes)
- 193. Re: One more thing, + (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 12:06:34 -0700
- Kevin--Chances are hat someone (erroneously) used Loc-Tite or something similar when installing the main cap bolts. If they really did overtorque them, they are now stretched and useless. You can usu
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00035.html (6,980 bytes)
- 194. RE: Western Africa (Non-LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 11:00:04 -0700
- John--There are small, stainless steel "mud flaps" available from many auto parts stores. These can be screwed onto the rear fender lip to protect the bottom of the fender. They can be trimmed to a c
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00066.html (7,168 bytes)
- 195. Re: Pressure cap (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2005 17:15:40 -0700
- Tomislav--About 20 years ago I replaced my 13psi cap with a 7 lb. one. Before this time, I went thru two heater valve replacements in about a month. This could have been a coincidence, but the last h
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00099.html (7,210 bytes)
- 196. Re: Greasing... (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 00:25:48 -0700
- Jim--On the ball joints, it's possible to pack these too much, which will separate the rubber boot from the joint. If you want to see some grease stay in this boot, stick a match, toothpick or a nail
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00103.html (7,325 bytes)
- 197. Re: Amp gauge surge to + (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 17:50:51 -0700
- Aaron and Walt--It's common for the cars with the ammeter for the needle to dive out of sight on the plus side, after startup. After a few seconds It's then supposed to stay mostly at the center posi
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00143.html (9,204 bytes)
- 198. Re: Pluggin off the hot water... (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 18:08:47 -0700
- Robertray--Plug off the hot water to the heater, if you must. In the interest of keeping the heater core in good condition, I would recommend leaving some system available to recirculate the radiator
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00144.html (7,453 bytes)
- 199. Re: Windshield frame, + (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 18:32:18 -0700
- John--I've done the glass replacement several times. I found it easier to bolt the windshield frame into place before installing the glass. It's easier to install the rubber seal onto the frame flang
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00146.html (6,980 bytes)
- 200. VTR Traveler Assist Program Update (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 20:19:35 -0700
- Mitchell--Take the front bolt out. The other bolt will do just fine in securing the distributor from going anywhere. This back bolt and the elongated slot can be used to make fine adjustments for the
- /html/6pack/2005-06/msg00152.html (7,564 bytes)
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