- 161. Re: Dash pot 'O' ring sizes (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 13:56:51 -0500
- 3/8" OD, 1/4" ID, 1/16" thickness. Also known as AS568-010. Make sure you specify Viton or you'll be getting very familiar with carb disassembly. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00142.html (6,530 bytes)
- 162. RE: Running Hot (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 08:00:48 -0400
- Mark--The pusher configuration is not the most efficient way to go. How large is the fan (does it cover the entire rad core?) and can it be converted to puller? Is the fan's T-stat adjustable to a lo
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00154.html (7,104 bytes)
- 163. RE: Gas Prices was Re: Looking for mirror (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 09:42:54 -0400
- Anyone who remembers the gas lines of the '70's doesn't fret much about the price as long as it is available. After all, even at $2.50 a gallon, it's still way less expensive than it was 30 years ago
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00180.html (6,883 bytes)
- 164. Re: Re: Running Hot UPDATE (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 2004 11:21:14 -0500
- To add to Vance's head gasket info: you really can't be sure if the correct gasket is installed unless you confirm whether you have a recessed block or not. Just because you have an engine in a '74 T
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00204.html (7,104 bytes)
- 165. Re: Gunst bearing question (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 14:18:09 -0500
- In February 2003 I purchased the Germany-sourced Gunst kit in a group buy organized by Don Malling. The cost to my doorstep was $108. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00227.html (6,463 bytes)
- 166. Re: Convertible top snaps??? (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 13:39:08 -0500
- For only $6, this tool is indispensible for securing the snaps: http://www.greatoutdoors.com/go/product/buttonsnapfasteningkit/boatersworld.com/ It attaches to your Vise Grip plier. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00242.html (6,672 bytes)
- 167. Re: shaft-style stereo for TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 15:44:32 -0500
- Ryan--See what Crutchfield has. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00271.html (7,105 bytes)
- 168. RE: blue smoke on start up--new engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 20:08:59 -0400
- Alternatively, here's what Richard Good suggested to me when using needle bearing'd roller rockers: insert a suitable diameter roll pin in the end of the hose attached to the block (oil pressure swit
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00280.html (7,002 bytes)
- 169. Re: Sanity check - timing chain replacement (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 8:23:07 -0600
- I would definately replace the chain. When deciding on the sprocket and chainwheel, you should consider (1) the existence of abnormal wear and (2) the cost of these items. GOOD gears are not cheap! I
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00004.html (7,642 bytes)
- 170. Re: RE: Sanity check - timing chain replacement (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 11:39:37 -0600
- Wow Vance! Where were you able to source an entire timing set for $25??? Rick O.
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00010.html (7,303 bytes)
- 171. Re: GL4 Substitute? (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 14:10:24 -0500
- No, a label that mentions GL-5 at all cannot be used. I found a 5-gallon pail of the GL-4 at Pep Boys (CRC is the manufacturer). If you don't mind the price and wait, order quarts of GL-4 Castrol Hy
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00105.html (6,724 bytes)
- 172. RE: 3 leaky MCs in 3 years - Venting (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 20:27:58 -0400
- Hey Rick . . . sorry to hear of the MC woes. An excellent excuse to convert to silicone (TRF has the quarts on sale now). Rick Or 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00113.html (7,030 bytes)
- 173. RE: 3 leaky MCs in 3 years - Venting (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 18:33:21 -0400
- Bob brings up 2 very relevant points: don't accept inferior parts quality and DOT 5 isn't for everyone. I chose silicone because it is paint friendly and I don't autocross or otherwise work the calip
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00138.html (7,210 bytes)
- 174. RE: It's Official "$35,000" for a low milage TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 18:37:12 -0400
- It's a shame this pristine TR hasn't seen more use. Let's hope the new owner rolls the odometer a great bit. Life sitting still in the garage is boring. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00139.html (7,210 bytes)
- 175. RE: fitting distributor pedestal..Q? (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 17:36:34 -0400
- 1) Do the Bentley procedure as follows: mic the washer thickness, drop it on the drive gear, insert pedestal and measure the block gap thickness with feelers. Subtract desired endfloat (0.005?) and
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00250.html (7,179 bytes)
- 176. Re: Re: cam break in?'s (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 13:44:38 -0500
- Just make sure you take a Sharpie pen and make a mark on the drive gear tooth that engages the cam gear. When done priming the oil pump/galleries, reinsert the drive gear with the marked tooth engage
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00267.html (8,076 bytes)
- 177. Re: Re: cam break in?'s (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 13:46:26 -0500
- No on using a trashed distributor to drive the oil pump. The intermediate drive gear meshes with the cam and also has to be removed. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00268.html (7,547 bytes)
- 178. Re: TR250 carburator tuning (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 13:47:47 -0500
- You have the fixed needle version and you're correct that your mixture adjustment occurs by raising/lowering the jet attached to the slotted brass plug. Rick O. 72 TR6 [demime 0.99d.1 removed an atta
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00269.html (6,620 bytes)
- 179. RE: Body problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 19:13:28 -0400
- A well fitted top should require some effort to latch down to maintain a taut, wrinkle-free appearance. This gap is controlled primarily by the 2 webbing strips that span the top bows between the he
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00278.html (6,916 bytes)
- 180. RE: SUs (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 18:25:52 -0400
- The source of your high idle is an air leak somewhere. Make sure all your vac hoses are where they are supposed to be. Were the SU's reshafted and rebushed? Spray some carb cleaner around the thrott
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00286.html (6,793 bytes)
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