- 201. Re: Distributor Question (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:55:15 -0600
- I recommend sending your distributor to Bob Sarama, jsarama@cinci.rr.com, in Loveland, Ohio. For $155, he'll completely rebuild and upgrade the lubrication in the unit. As the TR6 distributor is rare
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00447.html (6,837 bytes)
- 202. RE: Removing the cork residue (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 20:27:10 -0500
- Buy the aerosol can of gasket remover. I've been lucky and found it at the dollar store, but the normal outlets will have it. Lacquer thinner or furniture stripper will also work, but you have to cov
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00459.html (6,651 bytes)
- 203. RE: transmission & diff. gear oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 18:05:34 -0500
- They both take the less-sulfurous GL-4 unless you have an A-type O/D when ND 30W motor oil rules (in my book at least). Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00490.html (6,682 bytes)
- 204. RE: tail lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 09:46:59 -0500
- Check the tightness of the 'Lucar' connection about midway across the inside of the rear boot panel. You'll have to loosen the black trunk board there to find it. On my 72, the connection was loose a
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00499.html (6,765 bytes)
- 205. RE: Rocker Arm/Valve Adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 09:48:56 -0500
- Don't bother as all you'll wind up doing is destroying a feeler gauge. I find it very convenient to follow the "rule of 13" to do mine with the engine cold. Simply put the car in fourth gear and use
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00500.html (7,282 bytes)
- 206. RE: Car will not start with new battery (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 17:53:02 -0500
- Are you sure you have the (+) and (-) posts right? I had to install my battery in backwards for the posts to line up with the correct leads. Rick O.
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00505.html (6,777 bytes)
- 207. Re: Embarrasssed CENTER CONSOLE BIDDER (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 13:51:23 -0600
- There's another one up already. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33695&item=2470831573 Rick O.
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00557.html (6,825 bytes)
- 208. RE: Embarrasssed CENTER CONSOLE BIDDER (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 18:49:13 -0500
- So that's still at least $600. worth of plastic, right? Its not the whole console though. It is missing the forward part.
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00562.html (7,008 bytes)
- 209. RE: Lost Cam (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 18:52:00 -0500
- First of all, shipments to/from Canada can and do take an inordinate amount of time. I've waited at least 3 weeks for the shipment. Of course, what does the seller say? I wouldn't get concerned until
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00563.html (6,739 bytes)
- 210. RE: TR6 engine conversions (smog equipment) (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:31:39 -0500
- Hugh hits all the buttons on the swap issue, especially the hot cats. What better reasons could there be to remain original? Rick O. 72 TR6 Wouldn't it be a good thing to keep the smog equipment on i
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00023.html (6,997 bytes)
- 211. RE: Seat runner assembly stiffness.. (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:34:09 -0500
- Carl--Not to be offensive at all, but why would you adjust the runners to begin with? Mine have been at full-stretch for years and have never had the occasion to move them. BTW--it's metal to metal c
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00024.html (6,809 bytes)
- 212. RE: Weber conversion...two issues (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:45:03 -0500
- Dumping the fan is a good idea for anything except originality; You free up horsepower, make the engine quieter, and improve mileage. This is why all new cars now sport electric fans. Low restrictio
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00026.html (7,633 bytes)
- 213. RE: engine removed (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 18:08:09 -0500
- But in case there isn't enough stud protruding through the head to fit a jam nut (my experience), 7 feet or so of rope in cylinders 1 and 6 worked perfectly. I bet in Tim's case someone applied gaske
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00131.html (7,499 bytes)
- 214. Re: Thinking about selling (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 15:10:20 -0600
- Kevin--In all honesty, it sounds like you don't have the desire to maintain an old car. If you can tolerate losing the awesome character of your TR6, sell it and buy a modern car. Me, I'll continue t
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00136.html (8,142 bytes)
- 215. RE: Thinking about selling (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 19:20:34 -0500
- More to the point: the drenching solitude experienced while trouble-shooting said sound. Rick Zen experiences. Hmmm... Is that the sound of one piston firing? :^p Mark
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00139.html (7,335 bytes)
- 216. RE: advice sought on HF floor jack repair -- minimal LBC (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 19:29:44 -0500
- I wouldn't worry one bit about "not serviceable by owner" as that is a common cover-your-a** precaution the manufacturer's attorneys insist upon. The same deal with us not supposed to split the Girli
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00159.html (8,029 bytes)
- 217. RE: I'm puzzled (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 10:28:46 -0500
- Steve--Disconnect and plug (at the rear carb) the vac retard to the distributor and re-time. I'm thinking there are leaks in that plumbing. Also, although carb problems are normally the last thing to
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00206.html (8,636 bytes)
- 218. RE: Penrite oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 21:08:18 -0500
- Save your $$$ for a mild street cam and do what I do: Pennzoil ND 30W in the gearbox (available almost everywhere) and Stalube GL-4 in the 5 gallon bucket available at Pep Boys. Rick O. 72 TR6 --Orig
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00234.html (7,251 bytes)
- 219. Sprockets (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 20:20:01 -0500
- How do you know when the crank and cam sprockets are no longer serviceable? Don't they last virtually forever if properly aligned? Thanks. Rick Orthen 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00253.html (6,837 bytes)
- 220. RE: Sprockets (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 18:16:57 -0500
- Thanks to all for providing the info on the sprocket and chainwheel. I mine look fine, but was concerned with the Bentley/Haynes admonition to change the entire timing set together, not just swap out
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00277.html (7,009 bytes)
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