- 241. Re: 200 MPG Carburetor (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:05:44 -0700
- Let's not forget how this thread started.....It was the idea that someone, somewhere, had a 200 MPG CARBURETOR. Not a hybrid, turbo diesel, or any exotic of some kind or another. Carburetors, we know
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00170.html (10,254 bytes)
- 242. Re: Lucas Distributors, Caps, & Rotors (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 16:08:51 -0700
- Like many of you, there was a time when my own Lucas ignition system became suspect. Cap terminals were being eroded, and I could hear that arcing was going on under the cap. Both were solved with on
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00202.html (7,996 bytes)
- 243. Re setting timing (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:57:31 -0700
- Joe--It's best to set ignition timing before adding aftermarket products. To be sure you are in the ballpark, turn the engine over to where it is on TDC, #1 firing. The rotor should be closest to #1
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00235.html (8,307 bytes)
- 244. Re: Speedometer out of calibration? (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:02:13 -0700
- Steve--You are right about the tires giving you the 5% difference, if this car came with 165's from the factory. I don't know if these speedos go out of calibration or not, nor do I know why the tach
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00272.html (8,592 bytes)
- 245. Re: Speedo out of calibration? (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:30:41 -0700
- Rick--As you and others know, the tach reading is independant to what goes on with other instruments. It is only by design when we compare it to road speed. Triumph engineers figured out that when ru
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00285.html (6,974 bytes)
- 246. Re: Tuning ZS carbs, + (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:51:35 -0700
- Vance--The last time I looked into compatible needles for the ZS carburetor, there were only a few that were biased and adjustable, such as the stock, B1AF. The ZS carb manual "selection chart" shows
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00287.html (9,112 bytes)
- 247. Re: Car is missing badly, help! (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:14:32 -0700
- Shannon--It would seem that the problem is the #1 carburetor sending too much fuel to #1 & 2 cylinders. The "lifting" of the air valve such as you did to test, indicates the mix is way too rich. If y
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00306.html (9,907 bytes)
- 248. Re: Adjustable needles: "Orthopedic Shoes" (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:31:09 -0700
- Vance, and List--Included is correspondence about this subject from Burlen Fuel Systems. We know them to be a major supplier of parts for our ZS and SU carbretors. First, I must agree that the ZS car
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00307.html (8,424 bytes)
- 249. Re: Adjustable Needles, + (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:53:27 -0700
- James--Yes, there are at least three good books regarding the SU The S.U. Carburetter Manual, by Interauto Book Co. Ltd. (the one you referred to?) The Haynes Workshop Repair Manual, for the SU carbu
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00315.html (7,451 bytes)
- 250. Re: new ignition system (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:17:57 -0700
- Tom--The MSD 6A is a good unit. Allows plugs and points to last a looong time. Remote control timing available. Throws a spark that fires the plugs "under water". (I've never actually tried this) You
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00316.html (7,262 bytes)
- 251. Re: WAG (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:38:23 -0700
- Ashford--If your starter motor can still spin the engine without protest, I'd place the ring gear further down on the list of suspects. Sometimes a damper pulley that's coming undone will show up its
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00317.html (7,488 bytes)
- 252. Re: Dick and Vance--ZS needles (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 14:56:00 -0700
- Don-- If the "button, or knob" you are referring to is near the top of the needle, this is the needle height adjustment screw. It has the O-ring around it to keep the damper oil from falling thru. If
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00333.html (9,263 bytes)
- 253. Re:.....BEWARE (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 23:26:25 -0700
- Bob--I was advised that ths really is an unsafe product. In fact, you can drown in it! Try a California Car Duster, instead. Dick rmcbride@twmi.rr.com(Robert McBride) Date: Sat, Apr 23, 2005, 9:01pm
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00343.html (6,705 bytes)
- 254. Re: Suspension problems (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 23:28:30 -0700
- Russell--You must be referring to the bracket that connects the tube shock link to the frame. Glad you found it. Sharing our oversights is a way to help others. What to do about the weather on S.W. P
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00355.html (8,314 bytes)
- 255. Re: ...Light Switches.. (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:25:28 -0700
- Shannon--These switches are shown in TRF's (Green?) catalogue. IF they're in stock! Unless these switches you have are actually broken, they may be revived by cleanng up the contact points. Include t
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00362.html (6,746 bytes)
- 256. Fwd: RE: Adjustable needles (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 12:02:10 -0700
- For anyone interested--see attached. Finally got a definitive answer regarding these needles. Now it's just a matter of selecting one that you feel will match the needs of the engine. I would still i
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00370.html (8,426 bytes)
- 257. Re: Engine minutia (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:48:02 -0700
- John--If you are referring to the two 3/8 inch dowels to locate the bellhousing to the engine backplate, there are two holes dedicated for this. They should be at approx. eight and two o'clock. The o
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00406.html (7,449 bytes)
- 258. Re: Engine Minutia (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:06:21 -0700
- John--Don't know for sure why Triumph used this combination of bolts, studs and screws secure the timing chain cover. Maybe "they" didn't want us stripping out the threads on the front plate, so used
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00407.html (8,486 bytes)
- 259. Re: Engine Minutia (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 13:45:00 -0700
- John--In the clear light of day, I remember that these engine backplate dowels could be screwed into the block, rather than tapped in. If they are screwed in, the exposed part that locates the backpl
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00415.html (7,720 bytes)
- 260. Re: Low oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor)
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:44:37 -0700
- Aaron--Second attempt at sending this reply to you. Hope it goes thru! From: tr6taylor@webtv.net(Sally or Dick Taylor) Date: Wed, Apr 27, 2005, 1:42pm To: 6pack@autox.team.net Subject: Re: Low Oil Pr
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00419.html (8,528 bytes)
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