- 1. Removing Engine and Trans (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 17:22:33 -0400
- Ronald, The extra effort needed to remove both units is really insignificant. My wife and I and an engine lift did both removal and installation in pretty short order, with just one argument.( She go
- /html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00268.html (6,597 bytes)
- 2. Re: Exhaust to manifold nuts (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 1995 11:57:06 -0400
- Julian, absent solving the cause of your loosening nuts, which appears to be vibration, go to your hardware store and get some tab washers which have bendable (tabs) to secure the nut after it's tigh
- /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00181.html (6,839 bytes)
- 3. Re: Engine woes (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 01:44:55 -0400
- Pessimist that I am, Michael, it would seem as though you are still getting lots of blow-by to cause so much crankcase pressure. I've never heard of that level of leakage, especially with assumably f
- /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00274.html (6,949 bytes)
- 4. Re: Help on my TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 20 Jun 1995 16:16:10 -0400
- Hal, the only theory I can come up with that ties all your symptoms together is slightly loosened rocker shaft hold-downs which leak more freely at higher temperatures and reduce oil pressure but so
- /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00327.html (7,382 bytes)
- 5. Re: 'Kas' Kastner (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 20 Jun 1995 16:26:21 -0400
- Egil: I have gotten lots of good info from: TUNING MANUAL FOR STANDARD TRIUMPH CARS PRODUCED BETWEEN 1959 & 1980 by G.H.THomas Published by : G T Special Tuning Products 124 Alderman's Green Road Cov
- /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00328.html (6,954 bytes)
- 6. Re: tr4 cooling system trouble (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Jun 1995 13:40:49 -0400
- Tom, I'm a pretty simple guy, but the first thing I'd check is the spring in your cap. Perhaps it's incorrect or of insufficient strength to contain the normal pressure. Peter
- /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00454.html (6,957 bytes)
- 7. Re: TR6 squeaky front suspension (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 1995 13:36:29 -0400
- Yeah, you tell'em Tiny..And don't forget the bushings on the sway bar as well..They can keep you awake on long trips. Peter Firla
- /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00490.html (6,505 bytes)
- 8. Re: TRF Parts Availability (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 23:33:02 -0400
- I think TRF is a great company. They care about our cars, have a great tech line, etc. However, I too have moved over to Moss because when I need a new dondooly, I want it now, not in 4-6 weeks, and
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00129.html (6,625 bytes)
- 9. Re: re: Triumph World mag (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 16:57:51 -0400
- Jerry: The address for subscribing to Triumph World is: Eric Waiter Associates 369 Springfield Ave. Box 188 Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 The price is $37 for 1 year9(six issues) or $72 for 2 yrs. Hell,
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00317.html (6,607 bytes)
- 10. Horsepower vs Torque (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 08:44:56 -0400
- I've asked several people about the differences/similarities between horsepower and torque, and each time the vague response is prefaced by head scratching and " Well, I'm not sure but".. Both appare
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00337.html (7,022 bytes)
- 11. Thanks to all (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 20:29:18 -0400
- Hey, I don't have to get torqued off about that horsepower question anymore!! Thanks, everyone. Peter Firla
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00358.html (6,105 bytes)
- 12. Re: electrical problems ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 22:48:47 -0400
- Jon Moody reports his engine keeps cutting out.. Jon, there are many possible causes here, but my favorite is that little low tension lead on the distributor. My 6 did the same thing, I couldn't find
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00057.html (7,265 bytes)
- 13. Re: Refinishing wood dash (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 01:43:13 -0400
- John, my dash was in very poor shape but responded well to an orbital sander with various grades of high quality paper. Be VERY careful to avoid sanding in other than the exact plane of the dash as y
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00116.html (7,291 bytes)
- 14. Re: Spitfire Ex+In Man. + rol... (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 16:51:51 -0400
- As regards John Esposito: I've had mixed results with him. He can be good, but get it in writing, babycakes. Peter Firla smokin' after 3,000 miles......
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00177.html (6,440 bytes)
- 15. 1974 TR-6 transmission (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 13:35:54 -0400
- My transmission is losing its teeth. Does anyone have a lead on a good used one within a hundred miles or so of New Haven CT?? Thanks.. Peter Firla
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00093.html (6,340 bytes)
- 16. Re: TR-6 as an everyday car? (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 1995 08:53:22 -0400
- Jess, my TR-6 is my "everyday" car from May-Nov, and during the 70,000 miles since its major overhaul it has been reliable. It's the times when it needs repairs that you need to be concerned about, b
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00538.html (8,374 bytes)
- 17. Re: Gearbox oil top-up (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Oct 1995 07:53:06 -0400
- A good way of topping off your tranny is to put 6 inches of clear plastic tubing on the business end of a pump type oil can. The tubing gets into the access hole nicely. You may have to refill the ca
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00020.html (6,704 bytes)
- 18. Engine Book (score: 1)
- Author: Bombur2@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 18:36:12 -0500
- I would like to learn more about internal combustion engine theory. Can anyone recommend a book? Peter Firla
- /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00700.html (6,082 bytes)
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