- 81. Re: Two TR3A radiator questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:24:07 -0800
- I installed an aftermarket recovery tank (not a 4a tank, although I am sure that would look better) on my 3a. It took some doing to get it to work, but I am pretty sure it is working now. The "secret
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00669.html (8,904 bytes)
- 82. Re: Two TR3A radiator questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 19:30:03 -0800
- Proving once again that the simplest solution is often the most elegant. Thanks Randall, I am going to go check the radiator cap now. Bob back but it closed pulls
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00678.html (8,684 bytes)
- 83. Re: Two TR3A radiator questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:08:06 -0800
- Thanks Graham and Jonmac - The after market tank I got has an overflow tube that feeds down to the road. Before I got the right cap I would drive until the engine was starting to overheat and then pu
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00737.html (9,651 bytes)
- 84. Re: Crankshaft welded to block was Death of Me (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:36:55 -0800
- When I was just a lad working in a gas station, some guys were switching out rod bearings on their stock car, only they read the book wrong and torqued them to the main bearing spec - caused that sam
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00407.html (10,417 bytes)
- 85. [TR] Tr3A Upper wishbone bushing replacement question (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:20:24 -0800
- Hi all, I've run into a slight problem in the midst of replacing ball joints and the upper widhbone bushings. The nut holding the rear wishbone arm is being very stubborn, this I can overcome, but it
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00655.html (7,555 bytes)
- 86. Re: [TR] Tr3A Upper wishbone bushing replacement question (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:38:39 -0800
- Thanks James, I don't know if the fulcrum pin was ever removed or not but I wa able to loosen the bolts - I tightened them back up when it occured to me there may be nuts falling into the abyss. I go
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00666.html (8,863 bytes)
- 87. Re: [TR] Tr3A Upper wishbone bushing replacement question (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:45:01 -0800
- Thanks Dave. Hmmm- I now have 3 options, either none of them are welded, 2 are welded, or all of them are welded. I guess this reflects the variances in these cars. I guess I really have little choic
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00667.html (8,501 bytes)
- 88. Re: [TR] Tr3A Upper wishbone bushing replacement-follow up and (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:07:30 -0800
- Thanks everyone for the helpful hints on removing the upper wishbone. I have completed the driver's side and I am able to report that it can be done without removing the spring. I removed the 2 outsi
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00835.html (7,996 bytes)
- 89. Re: [TR] Tr3A Upper wishbone bushing replacement-follow up and (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 23:36:49 -0800
- Thanks Randall. Yep, I got the idler arm out with the pin still in it. Got the pin seperated from the idler arm easily enough with out of th ecar, but now how do I get the pin back in? I figure I can
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00841.html (9,598 bytes)
- 90. Re: [TR] TR6 rear wheel & wide tyres (score: 1)
- Author: kinderlehrer@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:10:19 +0000
- The spare tire compartment on the earlier models, pre 60000, will not hold anything much larger than the original "tyre", (155?) the later ones have a bit more room and I think they will hold a large
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00885.html (8,457 bytes)
- 91. Re: [TR] Tr3A Upper wishbone bushing replacement-complete! (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 20:43:59 -0700
- The job is done, thanks to evryone that provided guidance during the process. As previously reported, I was able to remove the rear upper a-arm by removing 3 of the 4 bolts holding the fulcrum pin an
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00121.html (8,528 bytes)
- 92. Re: [TR] Horn Indicator switch (score: 1)
- Author: kinderlehrer@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:00:41 +0000
- The bullet connectors are supposed to be offset so they aren't all bunched up in the same spot as they go through the tube, but I also found that it was still just too much. I ended up cutting one o
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00511.html (7,121 bytes)
- 93. Re: [TR] O/D switch connections (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 01:13:53 -0700
- We're certainly into preferences here, but I have the original style lever switch on the dash of my TR3A and I think it is great right there. I can shift in and out of OD with just a flick of my fing
- /html/triumphs/2005-06/msg00885.html (8,207 bytes)
- 94. Re: [TR] Broken Motor Mount etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 11:01:49 -0700
- The motor mounts aren't that bad a job, although I do seem to remember swearing a lot. Some of the nuts are in pretty tight quarters but they can be reached withte right tool and enough patience. I t
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00304.html (8,046 bytes)
- 95. Re: [TR] I love my Triumph but... (score: 1)
- Author: kinderlehrer@comcast.net
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 22:10:57 +0000
- Does it have to be a car? For some time now I've been wanting an old pick-up truck so I recently picked up (no pun intended) a '53 Chevy 1/2 ton step side. Any more vehicles and the homeowners's asso
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00448.html (8,254 bytes)
- 96. Fw: [TR] Overdrive ratio (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 11:17:26 -0700
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- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00630.html (8,419 bytes)
- 97. Re: [TR] the candle trick works! (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 22:43:08 -0700
- Would the candle trick work on something that is not threaded, like a ball joint or silent block pin? Bob == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00643.html (7,506 bytes)
- 98. RE: [TR] the candle trick works! (score: 1)
- Author: kinderlehrer@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:06:19 +0000
- Thanks Dave. Wish I had remembered this a few weeks ago when I was trying to get some rusted solid bolts out of the door of my truck. I ended up drilling them out but not before I lost a socket and u
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00650.html (8,302 bytes)
- 99. Re: [TR] What's the WORST Car You've Ever Owned? (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 20:58:02 -0700
- First it's ranting on Mercedes, now it's everyone pick a car to rant on... We're getting off topic here.... but what fun! I just love the chance to bitch about the '87 Mercury Sable I bought new. Tha
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00677.html (10,641 bytes)
- 100. Re: [TR] RE: tr2 engine problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 17:12:50 -0700
- While you are at it, check the radiator cap. First make sure it is the right one, they 3/4" neck ones aren't that easy to find, especially in a 4 # rating, at your typical auto parts store. Then make
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00023.html (8,224 bytes)
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