- 201. Re: [TR] Overdrive solenoid (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:30:53 EDT
- That's something I could do Randall, can you tell me what diode and which contacts to connect? regards, Carl '63 TR4 since '74 I also added a diode across the relay contacts, which seems to make them
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00717.html (6,903 bytes)
- 202. [TR] Rear hub rebuild needed (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:20:21 EDT
- I know a Brit gear man in California (Stockton) who does a nice job, Duane Carlson.. rebuilt my brother's TR4-A halfshaft for about $175 in a couple weeks.. you can email him at: duane247@comcast.net
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00737.html (7,600 bytes)
- 203. Re: [TR] Fan Extension and Steering Rack Proximity - A (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:24:11 EDT
- Although your TR3/4/4A extension comparison picture looks convincing it's still hard to believe TR4As came with a grooved extension from the factory - every 'grooved' TR4/4A fan extension I've seen i
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00739.html (8,466 bytes)
- 204. Re: [TR] TR3 metal pipe to bottom radiator hose (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:37:46 EDT
- I heard TRIUMPH made the lower radiator pipe longer when they discovered clamps on hoses weren't quite fully overlapping onto the short pipe cars coming out of the factory - not sure if that was for
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00350.html (8,289 bytes)
- 205. [TR] need TR4A valve spring collars (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:18:21 EDT
- Hi Listers, Anyone have a set of TR4-A VALVE SPRING COLLARS (8) for sale? My late-production TR4 came with TR4-A cylinder head, but with earlier style 'triple' spring set-up. I would like to update t
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00436.html (7,224 bytes)
- 206. Re: [TR] need TR4A valve spring collars (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:58:22 EDT
- Thanks Randall, I have photo showing both a 'double' and 'triple' Valve Spring Upper Collar (sit on top of springs) and they look quite different (see attached pic). I guess old ones could work in a
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00438.html (7,764 bytes)
- 207. Re: [TR] TR6 speedometer needle (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:35:29 EDT
- I don't know about TR6 but on the TR4 speedo I had to pull speedo needle firmly and straight and carefully, to get it removed from post. But prior to th at I suggest you release the 'rest stop' wire
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00501.html (7,935 bytes)
- 208. [TR] re New Distributor for TR 2-4 ? (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:42:49 EDT
- Tony and Jeff, An excellent TR distributor restorer is Bob Samara (his advert in VTR mag) or do a Google search. I talked with Bob by phone for an hour before recommending to my brother Dave. He rest
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00505.html (8,050 bytes)
- 209. [TR] Interesting cooling system web page (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:33:06 EDT
- Thanks Andy, Great reference for cooling issues - best thing I've read in a while. www.teae.org/cooling/cooling_article.html Regards, Carl '63 TR4 since '74 -- -- I was looking around the web, trying
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00587.html (7,336 bytes)
- 210. Re: [TR] TR4 shackle length (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 22:16:04 EDT
- TR4 CT22326L has the deep dish rear springs too - these shackles measure 2.5" exactly. (center of bolt to center of bolt) 20 years ago I had one leaf break on driver's side - took spring to a truck
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00035.html (7,485 bytes)
- 211. [TR] re ps;TR4 shackle length (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 22:43:48 EDT
- Ps; SInce my springs are off the car it's easy to measure the curve (although these springs have years of use TR folks always thought this car had a perfect stance). Laying a straight bar across len
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00036.html (7,102 bytes)
- 212. Re: [TR] TR4 Door Checkstraps (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:56:27 EDT
- Hi Jeffrey, My TR4 door link tabs were stretched, worn, and holes were ready to snap open, too. But my doors are totally stripped so I was able to clamp a new washer to top of upper tab and another w
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00168.html (9,079 bytes)
- 213. [TR] TR wipers gears (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:47:13 EDT
- Hi Listers, Anyone know which wiper motor 'drive gear wheel', in degrees, is best for TR4-5-6 and Spitfire windsheild shape (they all use the same glass)? I have two DR3A wiper units, one dated 10 '6
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00238.html (7,094 bytes)
- 214. Re: [TR] Lessons learned: A-type OD and gearbox assembly tips (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:30:05 EDT
- Thanks Jim, Some day I have to go there.. will save your tips for then. Regards, Carl '63 TR4 since '74 -- -- I just about lost my religion yesterday trying to reassemble the A-type OD to my TR4 gear
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00253.html (7,509 bytes)
- 215. [TR] authentic generator heat sheild on this TR4A? (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:42:50 EDT
- Anyone ever see an authentic generator heat sheild on a TR4-A? I have never seen any until last weekend at the San Juan Batista British 2-seater Meet. But I'm not sure it's authentic. I have always w
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00473.html (7,654 bytes)
- 216. Re: [TR] authentic generator heat sheild on this TR4A? (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:53:35 EDT
- Sent you photos of TR generator heat sheild.. probably could be made to fit both 4into1 and 4into2 exhaust manifolds although the latter already has the two threaded bosses for attachment. On the 4i
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00486.html (8,142 bytes)
- 217. Re: [TR] Seals (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:11:06 EDT
- The timing cover seal I bought from TRF couple years back is orange plastic.. The leather one had an outer and inner sealing element, one to keep dirt from going in, the other to keep oil from going
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00626.html (7,388 bytes)
- 218. Re: [TR] Pristine TR-4 hood availabe (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 14:13:07 EST
- underside rear of TR4 hoods have no welded-in steel cup receptors for the TR4A style 'pointed' conical rear rubber stabilizers at rear corners. TR4 style is just flat rubber pad against flat sheet me
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00123.html (7,144 bytes)
- 219. Re: [TR] Looking for bra or radiator blind for '62 TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:18:37 EST
- In the old days people used a WINTER thermostat in Winter and a SUMMER 'stat in Summer. Or maybe cover lower section of your radiator with a partial cardboard block.. my '63 Volvo 122S has a black wi
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00207.html (8,502 bytes)
- 220. Re: [TR] Z 28 TR3 Frame (score: 1)
- Author: CarlSereda@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:00:36 EST
- The same plate on the '63 TR4 frame reads 'C'. I just figured I had the 'third version' TR4 frame.. Carl '63 TR4 CT22326L Pulled the engine and on the top of the front cross member is a plate with a
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00246.html (7,557 bytes)
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