- 1. re: oil question (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 2 Oct 1990 13:09 EDT
- I don't believe there is actually a 1981 manual for the TR-8. The manual for an 81 consists of the 1980 manual with the supplement. As to the service bulletins; we published the important ones in a
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- 2. re: TR8 oil filter (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 2 Oct 1990 21:10 EDT
- I checked the filter on my 8 tonight; its a Valvolene Filter number VO-24. It is a large filter. As to filter size, the only thing that initially matters (IMHO) is that the threaded portion (filter
- /html/british-cars/1990-10/msg00004.html (8,630 bytes)
- 3. re: U.S and Canadian Market TR's (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 4 Oct 1990 8:40 EDT
- As far as I know, PI cars (except for TR-7 and 8) were never (strong word I admit) imported to the North American market (USA or Canada). The few TR-5s and TR-6PI cars I have come across have all co
- /html/british-cars/1990-10/msg00017.html (7,802 bytes)
- 4. TR-7 Head Stud Removal (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 15 Oct 1990 10:11 EDT
- I'm posting this on blind faith that since the british-cars list was still working last week (despite Jim M's departure from alliant) that the list is still working now. In answer to the TR-7 stud r
- /html/british-cars/1990-10/msg00050.html (10,903 bytes)
- 5. Re: Limerock (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 4 Sep 1990 10:11 EDT
- Brief Report: OK, so I left work a little early on Friday and never saw the replies from some of you as to who to say hello to. Anyway, it was a great day of racing, with an excellent turnout of Brit
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00003.html (9,211 bytes)
- 6. tr8, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 6 Sep 1990 9:07 EDT
- Steve, I haven't pursued the vibration problem much since Boulder. The car is only used for occasional driving and the vibration isn't severe, it's just an annoying feeling at around 60-65mph. I tal
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00054.html (7,987 bytes)
- 7. re: YABOSS (Yet Another Batch Of Spit Stuff) (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 7 Sep 1990 14:37 EDT
- I've posted this comment before, back in the early '70s when I was autocross chairman for Long Island (NY) Sports Car Assn. the conference rules we ran under REQUIRED" all swing axel cars to have a
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00092.html (8,500 bytes)
- 8. Swing Axles (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 9 Sep 1990 18:47 EDT
- Well, I guess I've been flamed for safety considerations. I'd like to oint out that the rule at the tme was generated to avoid having a novice get into trouble, particularly in a slalom. I suppose t
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00099.html (8,615 bytes)
- 9. re: Boulder write up (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 12 Sep 1990 22:34 EDT
- I'd like to see the Boulder write-up. But maybe with Jim Muller on vaction, it would be better to wait until next week before posting it to the list. Bill Sohl bcr!taichi!whs70 or whs70@taichi.cc.be
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00146.html (6,911 bytes)
- 10. re: like I said, speaking of tools... (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 16 Sep 1990 17:03 EDT
- Why do I know this response will generate the buy US vs Cheap Import stuff again. Oh well, here goes anyway! I buy two kinds of tools, those that I know will take a constant and frequent use/abuse.
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00183.html (10,592 bytes)
- 11. re: Air compressors (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 18 Sep 1990 13:01 EDT
- My 2HP Sears 20 gallon unit operates at 220v. I don't think you'll find a 2HP unit operationg at 110v, and if you do, the current requirements are likely to be higher than any typical house wiring f
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00206.html (8,277 bytes)
- 12. Insurance (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 18 Sep 1990 13:11 EDT
- The above, in reference to a 1975 Sprite. This brings up the subject once again about "collector car insurance" which is available from several different specialty insurers at significant cost savin
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00209.html (8,221 bytes)
- 13. re: oil question (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 28 Sep 1990 9:52 EDT
- Barry Klawans asked about oil/fluid to use in his TR-8 gearbox since his service manual cautions on using anything heavier than 75W oil. The 1981 Shop Manual supplement for the TR-8 lists ATF Automat
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00282.html (6,820 bytes)
- 14. Re: To VTR or not (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 23 Aug 1990 21:06 EDT
- I have included comments on this in a reply I have been drafting to TeriAnn's posting of a few weeks ago on Why join (or renew) membership in The Vintage Triumph Register (VTR). Since Darrell asked
- /html/british-cars/1990-08/msg00276.html (7,800 bytes)
- 15. re: I'm very sad... (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 24 Aug 1990 9:46 EDT
- Chris Kent's story relating how his TR-4 and a deer tried to occupy the same space at once deleted...... Hopefully, Chris will fair well with his insurance company, but should he not, I offer the fol
- /html/british-cars/1990-08/msg00281.html (9,870 bytes)
- 16. To Join (or renew) VTR? (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 24 Aug 1990 10:39 EDT
- While this is about the Vintage Triumph Register, I think any british-car owner should read it with his/her thoughts focused on similar reasons to belong to the national club that supports that owner
- /html/british-cars/1990-08/msg00284.html (17,759 bytes)
- 17. How to join VTR? (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 24 Aug 1990 13:02 EDT
- OK, having replied to TeriAnn's query about why join (renew) VTR membership; here's my regular "What's VTR?" message for all you folks now anxiously waiting to join. Bill Sohl What's VTR The Vintage
- /html/british-cars/1990-08/msg00290.html (8,023 bytes)
- 18. VTR Mailing (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 30 Aug 1990 9:14 EDT
- Latest VTR Magazine & Newsletter Members of the Vintage Triumph Register should be receiving their latest copiy of both the magazine (Issue 045) and the newsletter shortly. Both publications were mai
- /html/british-cars/1990-08/msg00333.html (7,025 bytes)
- 19. Limerock (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 31 Aug 1990 9:34 EDT
- Linda and I plan to be at Limerock for the vintage races this coming Monday (Labor day). If it's cool, I'll likely have a red jacket with an embrodered TR-3 on the back. If it's too warm for a jacket
- /html/british-cars/1990-08/msg00341.html (7,012 bytes)
- 20. More Triumph Specialty (score: 1)
- Author: mit-eddie!bellcore.bellcore.com!taichi!whs70@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (W. H. Sohl)
- Date: 5 Jul 1990 9:15 EDT
- With reference to Triumph Specialty, I have (as president of The Vintage Triumph Register) intervened on at least two occasions to assist VTR members with problems (mail order) they have had with Tr
- /html/british-cars/1990-07/msg00050.html (7,785 bytes)
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