- 1. RE: Green ignition wires (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick or Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:59:06 -0500
- I don't know the difference between the two. Unless TRF has changed their cable supplier since '02, I do know from experience that those TRF green wires are southern Asia crap (they looked great in m
- /html/6pack/2006-03/msg00074.html (7,030 bytes)
- 2. Re: TR6 performance street cams (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 7:19:00 -0600
- The Isky Z-19 is a warm cam that was one of the popular upgrades for the TR-6 back in the glory days. I had a spare wild Kent TH6 (?) cam reground to the Z-19 profile and have been very pleased with
- /html/6pack/2006-02/msg00121.html (7,545 bytes)
- 3. Re: FW: [TurboBoard] Re: Green Air Filter K&N Independent test (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 9:43:37 -0600
- Thanks Richard, but no surprises in it for me. I have remained in the minority who view gauze filtration as a gimmick that has real potential to do more harm than good. For those that insist on using
- /html/6pack/2006-02/msg00133.html (7,747 bytes)
- 4. Re: RE: Weber DGV carbs (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 9:10:51 -0600
- I believe the CD-design ZS/SU carburetors get an unfair rap most of the time. Personally, I am amazed at the awesome gee-whiz engineering that was used to create such a simple device that doesn't nee
- /html/6pack/2006-02/msg00193.html (7,141 bytes)
- 5. Re: Thermoprobe sensor for thermostat, eletric fan (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 8:08:12 -0600
- Since you have an adjustable T-stat, you have flexibility in probe placement. I have mine inserted about 6-inches below the bottom of the upper radiator tank on the right (passenger s) side. I did n
- /html/6pack/2006-02/msg00225.html (8,365 bytes)
- 6. Re: Re: Red Line Gear Oil? (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 11:23:54 -0600
- John Esposito insists on non-detergent straight 30W motor oil in "his" overdrives. I have followed this insistence with my 'A' O/D for about 20K miles so far with no problems. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2006-01/msg00053.html (7,167 bytes)
- 7. Re: oil cooler (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 7:57:28 -0600
- Oliver--I do not strongly disagree, but will add that I put a Mocal cooler on my TR with the thought that it provides additiional insurance against overheated oil-related failures in my engine. At th
- /html/6pack/2006-01/msg00089.html (7,303 bytes)
- 8. Re: Steering Wheel (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 9:51:55 -0600
- I have a 13" dished Astrali and really appreciate the extra leg room it provides. Extra steering effort, if there is any (physics dictates there has to be), is negligible. I like the Astrali as it i
- /html/6pack/2006-01/msg00168.html (7,207 bytes)
- 9. RE: Flap at back od side windows (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick or Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 10:37:04 -0500
- The flap seals against the inside of the glass, not the outside. On my Stayfast top, there is a bulbous protrusion sewn along the outside of the flap that is meant to seal against the inside of the g
- /html/6pack/2005-12/msg00015.html (6,935 bytes)
- 10. Re: Canvas TR6 tops (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:31:31 -0600
- What Joe Said. I have an AABest Stayfast fabric top on my 6 with the fixed (unzippered) rear window. 'Canvas' is a misnomer as it is a high-tech fabric sandwich. Excellent quality, durability, appear
- /html/6pack/2005-12/msg00158.html (6,761 bytes)
- 11. Re: Re: Canvas TR6 tops (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 11:56:54 -0600
- FWIW, I did not specify, nor did I receive, AABest's top with the snaps pre-installed. They did however provide chalk marks for the approximate snap positions, including on the rear deck bow. These m
- /html/6pack/2005-12/msg00165.html (6,887 bytes)
- 12. RE: Sort of lame question (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick or Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 08:16:30 -0500
- Mark--Lubricating threads does change (lower) torque settings. Someone else here will chime in on a more specific percent reduction. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-12/msg00197.html (6,696 bytes)
- 13. Re: Brake Fluid flip/flop (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:21:33 -0600
- Since you are unsure about what fluid is in there, and it's very murky, I would do a complete denatured ethanol flush of all the lines and install new fluid. Whether you go with LMA or something else
- /html/6pack/2005-11/msg00004.html (6,893 bytes)
- 14. Re: Spark Plug Heat Range (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 7:40:25 -0600
- With performance increases, you want a plug that will dissipate the greater amount of heat of combustion faster, i.e., a colder plug. My engine is warmed over with a 9.5:1 CR and an Isky cam, so I in
- /html/6pack/2005-11/msg00013.html (6,955 bytes)
- 15. Re: RE: gasket dressings (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:13:33 -0500
- Kevin--When I R&R'd my head and manifolds, I used copper gasket spray (available at Advance or AutoZone) on them on the reinstall. This even though my head gasket had some sort of treatment on it alr
- /html/6pack/2005-10/msg00061.html (6,878 bytes)
- 16. Re: RE: pop rivets - GRRRR! (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 11:23:30 -0500
- Another one is the unscrewed terminal from the top of some spark plugs. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-10/msg00068.html (7,015 bytes)
- 17. RE: Transmission Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick or Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:41:24 -0400
- Cary--I had great success using a stripped bolt remover sold at sears. They come in sets of 4 in a red plastic case. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-10/msg00137.html (6,593 bytes)
- 18. RE: Prestige canvas top for TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick or Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 18:54:56 -0400
- Joe--I have installed Stayfast canvas on my '71 VW convertible and '72 TR6. Allthough not "correct", they are gorgeous! In my mind, I would never go with vinyl: no stretching, very durable (you'll li
- /html/6pack/2005-10/msg00162.html (6,914 bytes)
- 19. RE: oil pres on new motor (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick or Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 20:04:39 -0400
- Yah, what Pete said is the least-wear way to go. Rick O. 72 TR6 If it was me I'd make up a tool to mate with the distributor drive dog (ie. the thing that remains when the dist is removed) in order t
- /html/6pack/2005-10/msg00165.html (7,305 bytes)
- 20. Re: What oil do you use anyway?? (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 12:35:27 -0500
- 50:50 mix of 20W-50 (Castrol usually) and 10W-40 synthetic (Rotella T every time). The Rotella syn has a great addpack that's tailored for CI (diesels) and, IMHO, the classic TR straight six. Rick O.
- /html/6pack/2005-10/msg00192.html (6,994 bytes)
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