- 141. Re: 70 Spitfire update (OD question) (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 06:34:49 EST
- Hi Darrell, I don't think it's possible to set up the OD to engage in 1st gear on any of these cars using either A-type or J-type ODs. It is possible to add a switch to engage it in 2nd gear, but you
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00744.html (7,673 bytes)
- 142. Re: seperating b-j from vertical link (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:26:03 EST
- Hi Paul, Hey! We're here to help! (And ask questions ourselves!) I'd strongly suggest you track down the right tool for the job. I bought a "clamshell" ball joint tool from one of the Big Three TR ve
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00887.html (8,563 bytes)
- 143. Re: sheet metal nuts and bolts (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:45:00 EST
- Most often captive or welded-on nuts are used in difficult to access areas. So, it might be difficult or impossible to just replace with a regular nut and bolt. And, fixed nuts are often used in pla
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00892.html (8,915 bytes)
- 144. Re: 15 inch v 16 inch minilite (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 17:50:25 EST
- Hi Charlie, If you go with a low profile tire an a 16", you can probably get pretty close to the size of a standard height tire on 15". Just measure the height of your current tire and try to match t
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00937.html (7,772 bytes)
- 145. Re: Front suspension shims (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:32:36 EST
- Hi John, That's nothing to be concerned about. Nearly all cars have differing amounts of adjustment from side to side and front to back. It's all part of the alignment process. This is true of modern
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00980.html (7,551 bytes)
- 146. [TR] Re: TR3A Rear brake freshening (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 04:50:10 EST
- Hi Richard, Definitely replace the brake shoes if they are soaked with oil. They are ruined. You can have them re-lined if you wish, but replacement costs are relatively low and they will want your o
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00647.html (9,966 bytes)
- 147. Re: [TR] TR3 cardboard radiator duct (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 05:28:17 EST
- Hi Terry, I don't think POR15 would work too well. I used fiberglass resin and cloth on the inside of my TR4's original cardboard gearbox cover. The cover wasn't in good shape when I got the car, but
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00830.html (8,035 bytes)
- 148. Re: [TR] Looking for used TR4 Surre (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 05:48:43 EST
- Hi Chris, I think you might be making the project a lot more difficult and frustrating, if you try to buy a top piecemeal. For one thing, you will find certain parts very hard to find separately. Als
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00831.html (8,971 bytes)
- 149. [TR] Re: Choosing between S/S and mild steel exhausts (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 17:24:40 EDT
- Hi all, Aesthetics aside, the choice between whether to install a mild steel or a stainless steel exhaust system is pretty simple, really. But, in some respects it's a bit counter-intuitive. It depen
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00378.html (7,994 bytes)
- 150. [TR] Re: I love my Triumph but... (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 18:59:13 EDT
- Well, it *would* an LBC at least, to keep my TR4 company. Among Triumphs I'd choose: TR2 or 3, or would enjoy build a TR3A "Beta" up some time. I'd also like a GT6 and TR6. A Dolomite Sprint and TR8
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00474.html (8,445 bytes)
- 151. [TR] Re: Surrey Top (TR250) (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:03:39 EDT
- Hi David, Congratulations on acquiring at least most of an original top for your car! First, some terminology, just in case you're not aware of it. This can be imporant when trying to find parts, bec
- /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00262.html (15,149 bytes)
- 152. [TR] Re: MGs to be built in USA (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:01:28 EDT
- Good question! I think maybe it would be an "LRNC" (Lil' Red-Neck Car). Of course, that conjurs up all sorts of visions of MGs with gun racks, camo seat covers, etc. I wonder if they plan to build th
- /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00302.html (7,220 bytes)
- 153. [TR] Re: Monza vs. Falcon exhaust for TR3 (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:05:27 EDT
- Hi Ted, The Monza system is considered by many folks to be pretty loud. It's sort of a matter of personal taste. I'd suggest you tell Sharon to check around if there is a Triumph club in her area and
- /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00489.html (9,207 bytes)
- 154. [TR] Re: Installing Pistons - TR4A (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 17:07:32 EDT
- Hi Guy, I agree with the other responses... use motor oil or STP. There are also special engine building lubricants that work well. One VERY important thing if you choose to use motor oil... DO NOT u
- /html/triumphs/2006-08/msg00100.html (7,318 bytes)
- 155. [TR] Re: TR250, TR6 Oil Pressure gauge (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:36:17 EDT
- Hi Jim, How big a concern is originality? Not totally sure where I got it, but I replaced the piping with a single piece of stainless steel braided hose. One of the vendors offers it (suspect it came
- /html/triumphs/2006-08/msg00366.html (8,792 bytes)
- 156. RE: [TR] TR6 Clutch Frustrations (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:15:41 EDT
- Hi Steve, Hey, I'm glad to hear the clutch MC swap worked out well for you! Dunno why, exactly, Triumph made the decision to go to the smaller diameter bore that left little margin for error and wear
- /html/triumphs/2006-09/msg00280.html (9,346 bytes)
- 157. Re: [TR] Alloy Water Pump (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:34:32 EDT
- Hi Bob, In the U.S., check with Ken at _www.britishframeandengine.com_ (http://www.britishframeandengine.com) . He sold me an alloy pump for my car (TR4) and imports a number of Triumph performance p
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00408.html (10,398 bytes)
- 158. Re: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 1, Issue 55 (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:47:12 EDT
- Hi David, I'd suggest not putting the oil cooler that far out in front of the radiator. It will mess with the air flow to the radiator too much. I agree, too, with Robert B., you'd be much better off
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00636.html (10,317 bytes)
- 159. Re: [TR] odd tr4 restoring prob (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:42:10 EDT
- Hi Carl, Hey, I think the two of us are vying for the longest TR4 restoration project in recorded history! I also have two upper valances: The one that was on my '62 when purchased in 1977 and a spar
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00768.html (10,794 bytes)
- 160. Re: [TR] Regrinding TR3 lifters (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:27:16 EDT
- Hi Mike, Have they actually inspected each and every one of your cam followers and signed off that they can be reground? They need to be able to remove any and all pitting on the face, and they canno
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00284.html (9,329 bytes)
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