- 101. Re: [TR] tr3 cooling (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:55:30 -0700
- is it just me or does the bottom of the car totally scare you about the rest of it? another case of rare but not valuable. $9 grand???????? and, btw, I didn't know they used SI carbs. . . . _________
- /html/triumphs/2009-02/msg00341.html (8,405 bytes)
- 102. Re: [TR] Tryin g to get car to start after a slow two year rebuild. (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:40:11 -0700
- I always torque my plugs to 20 ft lbs. I like not having to worry about making them tighter than they need to be or stripping the threads. One less thing that could be an issue that way. Most of my e
- /html/triumphs/2009-02/msg00366.html (10,584 bytes)
- 103. Re: [TR] TR3A oil level (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:31:58 -0700
- I do have a 57 TR3, but I compared the bracket locations to the ones on my TR3A parts car and they measure out the same. Unfortunately the calipers and hoses are long gone off of the parts car so I d
- /html/triumphs/2009-02/msg00407.html (9,074 bytes)
- 104. [TR] test (score: 1)
- Author: John A. Wise <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 14:29:15 -0700
- Most likely suspect is the ground wire at the rack (which goes to the bolt you remove to grease the rack as I recall). Next suspect would be the jumper across the rubber union in the middle of the c
- /html/triumphs/2009-05/msg00029.html (6,848 bytes)
- 105. [TR] radiator Thermal switch (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 15:19:32 -0700
- I am restoring a 57 TR3 (TS11544L). When I bought the car I received 3 rather rough looking Dzus style side curtains and an assortment of side curtain brackets, both Dzus and wedge mount. They also h
- /html/triumphs/2009-05/msg00155.html (7,789 bytes)
- 106. Re: [TR] Wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:25:54 -0700
- Hopefully this isn't too obvious for words, Tim. With the 73 Stag motor, I had to bend the clips that operate the float bowl vent valves to get the idle down without the vacuum retard. They were nom
- /html/triumphs/2009-06/msg00056.html (10,011 bytes)
- 107. Re: [TR] TR3A fuel evaporation (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:48:34 -0700
- OK, then its her turn to change the oil. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register h
- /html/triumphs/2009-08/msg00523.html (7,618 bytes)
- 108. Re: [TR] towing (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:23:44 -0700
- The "lift the piston" test given in the manual is quick and reliable, IMO. If you find that it does not give clear results, then there is something else wrong (valve lash, ignition timing, vacuum le
- /html/triumphs/2009-09/msg00491.html (9,085 bytes)
- 109. [TR] TR3 wire wheel paint color (score: 1)
- Author: John A. Wise <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:33:32 -0700
- Probably #3. I disconnected the cable from my speedo in anticipation on sending it to West Valley Instrument to have it serviced and the cable length and size modified by Morris. The speedo had been
- /html/triumphs/2009-10/msg00066.html (6,773 bytes)
- 110. Re: [TR] Cleaning Cardboard Radiator Duct (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:49 -0700
- Howdy Listers Selling my 1971 Stag. The auction is on E*bay. Sorry to bomb and run. Thanks for looking. Regards, Tom _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.n
- /html/triumphs/2009-10/msg00316.html (9,918 bytes)
- 111. [TR] Heater (score: 1)
- Author: John A. Wise <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:59:41 -0700
- I started collecting that info a few years ago and have a section on my main site page entitled "Creative Triumph Enthusiasts" It has almost 30 people who have taken it upon themselves to fill a pro
- /html/triumphs/2009-10/msg00344.html (7,703 bytes)
- 112. [TR] volt meter (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:18:40 -0700
- Hi Bill; I do hope that Britain never adopts the Euro. We British will get far too confused when travelling to Continental Europe without the need for currency conversion. As for the Loonie and Tooni
- /html/triumphs/2009-10/msg00482.html (7,484 bytes)
- 113. Re: [TR] Electric fan for a TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:50:37 -0700
- FWIW, the "through the core" mounting kits are available separately (for a moderate charge). This comes in handy if the fan needs to be removed for any reason. Eg, eBay item 370279073600. (NFI, just
- /html/triumphs/2009-10/msg00581.html (9,780 bytes)
- 114. Re: [TR] TR3 Electric Fan Placement (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:47:23 -0700
- How did you bolt it on? I assume you drilled holes in the overriders, but how did you attach the rod? Rich White St. Joseph, IL USA '63 TR3B TCF587L That ain't a scrap pile, that is my car! ________
- /html/triumphs/2009-11/msg00077.html (10,508 bytes)
- 115. [TR] Maradyne heater for my TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: John A. Wise <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:30:33 -0700
- Left and right are not too hard to tell : If you look at the space below the hinge pin on each side, I think you'll see that one side is longer than the other. The long side always goes to the outsid
- /html/triumphs/2009-11/msg00167.html (8,932 bytes)
- 116. Re: [TR] LiteZupp LED lights (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:10:49 -0700
- Two different sizes (.004 & .006), but both are listed "as required". Seems to me that would be even worse, since now the front edge of the gear is sitting higher than the rest. That's right. I woul
- /html/triumphs/2009-12/msg00081.html (9,892 bytes)
- 117. [TR] TR3A Side curtain mounts (score: 1)
- Author: "John A. Wise" <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:53:26 -0700
- The TR6 is the ultimate refinement on the TR2 that started it all. The front suspension changed a little though out the intervening years but is basically the same. It started with the TR2 adding fro
- /html/triumphs/2009-12/msg00165.html (7,779 bytes)
- 118. [TR] Phoenix Wheels of Britain 2010 (score: 1)
- Author: John A. Wise <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:42:37 -0700
- Does anyone know the dates for the Chicago Swap Meet, this year. It is usually in February. kg _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggest
- /html/triumphs/2010-01/msg00162.html (7,194 bytes)
- 119. Re: [TR] MG vs. Triumph (score: 1)
- Author: John A. Wise <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:39:19 -0700
- Sorry, Darrell - I have to disagree. While MG may be known stateside for the T series, A, B, and Midget - you have to remember that MG also made a wide range of saloons as well, both pre and post war
- /html/triumphs/2010-01/msg00254.html (11,378 bytes)
- 120. [TR] recovering seats (score: 1)
- Author: John A. Wise <60TR3A@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:05:07 -0700
- Thanks, Bob. I have the parts manual, just not the part. That's how I realized I was missing something. I see the two holes to attach it at the rear under the glovebox door, but have hadn't seen anyw
- /html/triumphs/2010-01/msg00282.html (6,922 bytes)
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