- 61. RE: sticking clutch pedal (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 08:03:17 -0400
- That's an easy one . . . Nelson Reidel's "sticky clutch syndrome." Most likely the release bearing carrier is hanging up on the gearbox extension. Will have to pull the gearbox and hone the extension
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00031.html (7,325 bytes)
- 62. RE: Help needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 08:17:50 -0400
- I've used an air impact wrench for this with no problem. It's a tight fit with the cross-brace though (may have to remove that). Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00066.html (6,755 bytes)
- 63. RE: Recomended engine oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 07:44:53 -0400
- An excellent oil information site is http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi I have learned quite a bit there. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00089.html (6,508 bytes)
- 64. RE: 72 compression ratio (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 May 2005 09:53:54 -0400
- Greg--I don't have a clue what the 'E' suffix designates, but I do know that the most reliable method to estimate your CR without pulling the head is to measure its thickness between the top and bott
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00098.html (6,753 bytes)
- 65. Re: running on "dieseling" (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 13:51:03 -0500
- A couple of possibilities come to mind: incorrect fuel for your CR and a coked head. Try higher octane fuel first. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00147.html (6,913 bytes)
- 66. RE: Fan Belt removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 08:51:52 -0400
- Brian--Yes, you will have to remove the cross brace (or if your thrust washers are worn enough you may be able to push the crank back far enough). While you're at it, get another spare belt and zip t
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00280.html (7,127 bytes)
- 67. RE: Electric fans & amperage (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 07:57:18 -0400
- Ashford--Get the 16-inch (?) PermaCool fan that Jegs carries. I believe it's a 9-amp draw and the one I have. It fits perfectly over the stock radiator but with very little clearance between the back
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00305.html (7,107 bytes)
- 68. Re: model # (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 9:13:54 -0500
- Yah Mitch, that's the one I have too. Agree with you on all counts. One of the very few cross-market parts for this car that fits well. Rick O.
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00308.html (6,688 bytes)
- 69. Re: RE: model # (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 11:42:43 -0500
- Ashford--I would wait for the fan to arrive before brazing brackets to your rad. The Perma-Cool comes with 4 removable leg brackets; I simply zip-tied the top 2 brackets together ACROSS the front of
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00318.html (7,047 bytes)
- 70. Re: Re: Advance Distributor (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:18:02 -0500
- Kai--Curious, what is wrong with the Lucas cap? Believe me, I've purchased a lot of these caps and they seem to be consumable items. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00194.html (7,106 bytes)
- 71. Re: RE: Speedometer out of calibration? (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 13:07:08 -0500
- Help me out here . . . how can our mechanical tach not be spot-on "calibrated" when it's geared directly to the cam via the distributor drive? Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00284.html (7,100 bytes)
- 72. Re: External oil feed line (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 9:02:09 -0500
- Transfer the oil pressure switch from the block to the end of the T-fitting supplied with your feed kit, fit the T to the block ensuring the open port faces to the rear. Fit the non-banjo end of the
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00386.html (8,176 bytes)
- 73. RE: Rear hubs from TRF (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:19:53 -0400
- I believe BL went with the more secure "imprisoned" castellated nut arrangement after several reports of the first generation Nylock nuts coming loose (probably owing to frugal mechanics reusing the
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00399.html (6,743 bytes)
- 74. RE: External Oil Feed Line (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:24:09 -0400
- I removed mine after bumping my CR up to about 9.5:1. Seems the increased CR dragged more oil down the guides. The resulting oil consumption was quite noticeable. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00400.html (7,872 bytes)
- 75. RE: External oil feed line (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:29:26 -0400
- Since I've been told Richard's rockers are needle bearing units, I would definitely not install the feed line as the oil pressure will be sacrificed to support the hungry flow to the relatively unres
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00401.html (8,071 bytes)
- 76. Re: RE: Engine minutia (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:33:59 -0500
- Agreed, but I use one of those magnets on a stick to pull the gear up and out. Rick O. 72 TR6
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00413.html (6,915 bytes)
- 77. RE: AGAIN with the thrust washer(s)!?! (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 07:40:05 -0400
- I have had a good experience so far with a bronze alloy 'jewelry' thrust washer in my TR6. This is superior to the stock bimetal TW IMHO. If interested, I can provide supplier reference. Rick O. 72 T
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00431.html (6,830 bytes)
- 78. RE: Re Low oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 07:45:14 -0400
- Brian--If your low oil pressure is insensitive to engine rpm, your main bearings are probably the bad actors. But if your pressure drops with increasing rpm, the rod bearings are shot (centrifugal fo
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00432.html (7,032 bytes)
- 79. RE: Ignition (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick & Lori O" <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 09:57:34 -0500
- Dwayne--IMHO, anything you can do to get a higher voltage potential at the spark plug is a good thing. From that simple perspective, an upgraded coil makes sense, as well as a more efficient voltage
- /html/6pack/2005-03/msg00041.html (7,899 bytes)
- 80. Re: Re: Belt (score: 1)
- Author: <trinitygadget@alltel.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 14:20:32 -0600
- After fighting my alt belt once, I tie-wrapped a spare belt to the crosstube when I had it removed to install my electric fan. Half the belt is secured below the tube so that it will slip on the cran
- /html/6pack/2005-03/msg00076.html (6,861 bytes)
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