- 201. Re: [TR] Leaks (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2013 17:22:32 -0700
- Hi Joe, You're right, it was frustrating. I was almost ready to pull the engine a fourth time. A freakin $2 part was the solution. Go figure. I played golf this morning (shot 73) and drove the car 25
- /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00006.html (8,481 bytes)
- 202. Re: [TR] 57 TR3 compression test results (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:21:41 -0700
- When you pull #1 you'll get a good idea of what the others will probably look like. Randall's right, you need to assess what you're driving habits are. That should dictate the level of rebuild. My s
- /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00277.html (9,964 bytes)
- 203. Re: [TR] Vinyl protectant (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:56:12 -0700
- Hi Bob, I pass by Keyston's facility about once or twice a week. Would you like me to stop by and get some for you? Johnnie San Diego ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archiv
- /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00284.html (8,608 bytes)
- 204. [TR] TR250 Owners - A Question (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:48:06 -0700
- If you don't have a TR250 then skip this question .. As you already know when Coventry switched models they sometimes used whatever parts that they had on hand. I have a TR4A that was made in Dec of
- /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00316.html (8,800 bytes)
- 205. Re: [TR] Convex Mirrors (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2013 18:43:25 -0700
- Because 95 MM is the typical 3.5 inch mirror. They're everywhere. Marty is looking for a 4.5 inch mirror that gives a much better rear view. Bigger is better, just watch the AT&T commercials. ** triu
- /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00075.html (8,478 bytes)
- 206. Re: [TR] Engine oil? (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:58:38 -0700
- I agree with Randall, not sure how helpful the ZDDP additive stuff, but there's a lot of good oils out there that I don't have to spend $10 a quart on. But, instead of asking which oil is best, maybe
- /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00176.html (9,166 bytes)
- 207. [TR] Crap ,,, (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:03:06 -0700
- Opened the radiator cap and found creamy brown oily sludge. I know what that means. The oil in the sump and valves looks clear. Pulled the head and found this. You're looking at the top of a TR4A eng
- /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00213.html (8,247 bytes)
- 208. [TR] Head Gasket install (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:27:43 -0700
- Which way does the common sandwich style head gasket get installed, with the folds to the cylinder, or the head? Does it matter? ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00219.html (7,731 bytes)
- 209. [TR] Windshield Wiper Rack Grease (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:42:28 -0700
- What lubricant does everyone use on the windshield wiper rack? Mine is running really slow with a new motor, and manually pushing the rack through the tubes is s little stiff. I originally used white
- /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00264.html (7,396 bytes)
- 210. [TR] TR4 Engine Block (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2013 19:33:53 -0700
- Hi Folks, my block developed a crack in the block in the rear by the oil galley. I opened the radiator cap and found the ugly milky chocolate goo. So. I'm in need of a block. Does anyone have one the
- /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00016.html (7,808 bytes)
- 211. [TR] Tri-Metal vs Bi-Metal Engine Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 20:02:45 -0700
- What's the advantage of each? I understand Tri-Metals are harder, but I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. In my mind, harder means longer lasting, but the offset is an perfect fit when first
- /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00056.html (7,963 bytes)
- 212. [TR] Brighter Dash Lights (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:38:15 -0700
- Many years ago there was a thread about replacement light bulbs for the dash gauges. I searched the archives but I didn't find anything that looked familiar. The bulbs were LEDs, not incandescent, as
- /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00086.html (8,615 bytes)
- 213. Re: [TR] Brighter Dash Lights (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:48:23 -0700
- I'm looking for a replacement for Moss 171-000. I don't find that on your website, nor the 170-970. Thanks Johnnie ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00097.html (9,323 bytes)
- 214. Re: [TR] Brighter Dash Lights (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:06:22 -0700
- Hmmm. The only dash lights I find at Litezupp are green ones. I'm driving a Triumph, not a Honda Civic. Johnnie ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00098.html (9,639 bytes)
- 215. Re: [TR] Brighter Dash Lights (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:06:34 -0700
- Peter, Is the color of the LED white? Johnnie ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00112.html (10,209 bytes)
- 216. Re: [TR] Installing a windshield in my TR4A (more information) (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:50:40 -0700
- How about the windshield frame to body gasket. Any sealer Needed? Johnnie ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00238.html (10,487 bytes)
- 217. Re: [TR] TR3/4 tappets (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:09:37 -0700
- It was told to me by a TR restorer in the bis for 34 years to only use the heavy duty ones from BPNW. And I believe him, not the internet. In fact one of the lightened ones I had in my engine destroy
- /html/triumphs/2013-09/msg00102.html (9,157 bytes)
- 218. Re: [TR] Triumphest/VTR (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:36:15 -0700
- Hopefully, Pattie and I will be there. The engine parts come back from the machinist tomorrow and I have the weekend to get it all together. Because it'll be a fresh engine I'll be trailering it. Rea
- /html/triumphs/2013-09/msg00217.html (8,350 bytes)
- 219. [TR] Hi Torque Starters - Problems (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 12:43:13 -0700
- I'm now into my fourth hi torque starter in 12 years. Each one of them went south due to corrosion buildup in the solenoid region first, then more corrosion in the gear area. It looks like it doesn't
- /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00013.html (8,527 bytes)
- 220. [TR] Any VTR - TFest Pics? (score: 1)
- Author: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:18:13 -0700
- A last minute breakdown prevented me from going. I was bummed. Can somebody help a poor soul get a little fix by sharing some pictures? Johnnie ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.
- /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00032.html (7,708 bytes)
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