- 21. Steering Box Adjustments (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:54:08 EST
- Greetings to all, I'm new to the list, though I've been lurking for about a week now. Looking forward to adding what I can to the mix. Three steering Q's today. 1. What's the best way to remove and r
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00720.html (7,150 bytes)
- 22. Upper Radiator Hose for TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 22:50:08 EST
- The upper radiator hose in my 1960 TR3A chose today to crack and leak, so it's time to select a replacement. It's a two-year old cloth covered job that I got from one of the usual major suppliers. Ha
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00029.html (8,363 bytes)
- 23. Read a Good Plug Lately? (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 07:21:07 EST
- I'm trying to judge my air/fuel mixture by reading the spark plug. The electrode and tip look properly brown, but there is soot along the end of the threaded portion. Is this an indication of an over
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00034.html (6,545 bytes)
- 24. Fwd: TR3A console wiring (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 19:05:55 EST
- The red and green lamps are reversed? Bill Stagg Return-path: <MotoPsyche@aol.com> From: MotoPsyche@aol.com Full-name: MotoPsyche Message-ID: <1b8.1fa67d1c.309ea16f@aol.com> Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 18:
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00119.html (8,675 bytes)
- 25. Distributor Vacuum Advance Check (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 19:16:35 EST
- I'm testing the vacuum advance unit on my TR3A distributor with a Mity-Vac. When I apply vacuum, the advance moves the distributor plate, but it only holds vacuum for a brief moment. How well or how
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00656.html (6,678 bytes)
- 26. Points Pitting (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 20:09:39 EST
- While we're at it...my points are pitting up much sooner than they should, within 100 miles or so. After trying three new condensers, I may have eliminated that as the culprit. What are the other lik
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00659.html (6,961 bytes)
- 27. Blowing Smoke (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 15:54:44 EDT
- Here's my smokey tale of woe... My '60 TR3A had been running well enough, but with a slight miss and a niggling problem with points pitting (condenser replaced, no change). Last night I decided to cl
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00031.html (8,443 bytes)
- 28. Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 21:44:19 EDT
- In chasing down my "blowing smoke" situation, evidence suggests a blown head gasket. Accordingly, I'm preparing to remove the head for the first time. I could use any and all tips and BTDT insights.
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00197.html (7,882 bytes)
- 29. Preparing to Remove TR3A Head - Update (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 08:11:39 EDT
- In chasing down my "blowing smoke" situation, evidence suggests a blown head gasket. Accordingly, I'm preparing to remove the head for the first time. I could use any and all tips and BTDT insights.
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00209.html (7,351 bytes)
- 30. Head Removal Part II (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:03:41 EDT
- Voila! The head is now off the TR3A and, sho 'nuff, the gasket was damaged at the left rear corner of number 4 cylinder. The wash of water and anti-freeze through the cylinder appears to have cleaned
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00235.html (8,374 bytes)
- 31. Re: Head Removal Part II (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:33:33 EDT
- damaged piston What was the origin of the damage? Bad installation? Bad gasket? If other, carefully examine the top edge of the cylinder sleeve. Speculation is that the PO (or whoever did the engine
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00281.html (7,597 bytes)
- 32. Cylinder Head Retorquing (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:35:26 EDT
- I just clamped on my cylinder head after replacing a blown head gasket on the TR3A. I've been advised to retorque the head after about 250 miles or so. Just curious...what's most important here...ach
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00422.html (6,949 bytes)
- 33. Re: tr3 leaf springs (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:54:32 EDT
- I dismantled mine at home with little problem. I used a crow bar and pried up the straps to the point that the leafs would clear to be separated. Wire brushed them with the drill and primed and paint
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00724.html (7,976 bytes)
- 34. [TR] Rear Diff Oil Leak into Brakes and Hub (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:54:27 EST
- So...I've pulled the right rear brake plate which was completely fouled by gear oil leaking past the axle seal. New brake shoes are on the way. My question is this: What's the best way to clean up th
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00657.html (7,021 bytes)
- 35. [TR] Setting Transmission Shift Detents (score: 1)
- Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:18:38 EST
- With the gearbox out of the car, I'm ready to tackle the difficult shifting. It seems to take an inordinate amount of effort to move into gears through neutral, and I'm thinking it may have something
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00699.html (7,275 bytes)
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