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1. Re: New TR-6 and or MGB invoice price (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Fri, 1 Mar 1996 23:53:53 -0500; My 1971 TR-6, purchased 12-12-70 from Continental Motors in Countryside, IL, ran $4,036 with overdrive, tonneau cover, and AM/FM (mono) radio, including state sales tax which I tink was about 4% in t; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00026.html (7,878 bytes)
2. Re: Plasti-guage? - Late Spit frame rust -"off" topics (long) (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Fri, 1 Mar 1996 23:53:22 -0500; Item 1: When replacing studs, screws, bolts, etc., I use the old ones for the trial torquing, and once assured that all clearances are correct, dissassemble, clean, and reassemble with the new fasten; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00027.html (7,158 bytes)
3. TR-3A prices & parts sources (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Sun, 3 Mar 1996 02:27:57 -0500; I've been away from Triumphs for years, but have decided to get another TR... I have a line on a solid '59 3, basically runnable, little rust anywhere and no discernable damage history; it's just bee; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00050.html (7,556 bytes)
4. Re: Marvel Mystery Oil (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Sun, 3 Mar 1996 13:52:00 -0500; Marvel Mystery Oil has been around since the 1930's, and its' use is fairly standard among antique aircraft folks; this is something of an endorsement when you consider that you can't just "pull over; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00070.html (8,189 bytes)
5. Re: Car Insurance Rates (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 1996 23:28:15 -0500; There are several sources for relatively limited insurance policies like VTR's... Hemmings lists quite a number of agencies. J.C.Taylor is the oldest and largest, in fact among the largest auto insur; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00184.html (8,644 bytes)
6. Re: Oil Burning & Additives (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Sat, 9 Mar 1996 12:21:46 -0500; the like Neglectiing such causes as poor oil or old, broken-down oil, oil burning could come from several sources, including valve guides, valve seals, and piston rings. Worn guides must be replaced; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00205.html (8,900 bytes)
7. Re: TR6 Engine/Tranmision Overhaul (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Sun, 10 Mar 1996 08:44:41 -0500; Sounds like it's time for a new learning experience... If you have basic mechanical skills and decent tools, including a factory manual and a couple of pullers, you can do a good job by yourself and; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00216.html (6,958 bytes)
8. Re: Stromberg & Zenith Carbs (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Wed, 13 Mar 1996 21:03:56 -0500; Here's my 2 cents to add to the common stock of knowledge about these companies... These names weren't just made up to name the Triumph carburetors; Stromberg and Zenith are OLD carburetor names. Str; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00334.html (7,198 bytes)
9. Re: Compression (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 1996 12:01:45 -0500; A head gasket burned between cylinders has failed. You were doubtless losing at least some compression there... In case there was any coolant leakage, be sure to change the oil before starting the en; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00439.html (7,702 bytes)
10. Re: carpet removal... (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 1996 12:16:10 -0500; Try a heat gun applied to the underside of the floor pan. Most of these adhesives will respond to heat even if dried out. You'll have less chance of ruining the carpet... Good luck!! -Karl; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00440.html (6,972 bytes)
11. Re: Ball joint removal (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 1996 18:08:22 -0500; As an addition to Richard Jackson's post... had trusty A friend in the local frame and alignment shop told me with this trick many years ago when I was struggling to remove tie rod ends while doing a; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00523.html (7,596 bytes)
12. Re: Polishing Alumunium (score: 1): Author: KVacek@aol.com; Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 07:52:46 -0500; If you're using a buffing wheel, you'll have far better results with Tripoli buffing compuond (the dark brown stuff) rather than red or white rouge. Red rouge is finely divided iron oxide, and beside; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00715.html (7,101 bytes)

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