- 1. FW: Misc. GT6 questions (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Sep 95 15:39:00 PDT
- I was at the VTR National Convention, and I can tell all THAT is one FAST spit. Does that Quaiffe unit work in TR-6 diffs, too? I'll look forward to the article. Tom Gentry 72 TR-6 OD Rockford, IL --
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00108.html (9,090 bytes)
- 2. Re: TR-6 glovebox design (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Sep 95 08:45:00 PDT
- My TR-6, and my previous TR-6, both allow the glove box door to spring open a bit when I push the button. Sometimes it even flops open, after a quick push. Could there be some kind of mis-alignment t
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00163.html (8,327 bytes)
- 3. RE: TR-6 glovebox design (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Sep 95 08:59:00 PDT
- Bend the latch back to where it was, so that the glove box door springs open when you push the button. Now bend the little bracket that holds the light switch out so that it makes better contact with
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00164.html (8,792 bytes)
- 4. Chicago British Car Day (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Sep 95 11:41:00 PDT
- The Chicago British Car Day (actually held in DesPlaines) is Sunday (9/10). Are any other netters going? Tom Gentry 72 TR-6 OD 88 Sterling 825SL (well it's mostly British) Rockford, IL TGENTR@WGC.WOO
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00172.html (6,656 bytes)
- 5. Re: tweaking a 4 cyl TR engine (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 95 12:19:00 PDT
- Just remember that the factory competition manuals DO NOT tell you everything they knew, nor any development since. I talked to Kas Kastner at an IMSA race a few years ago and he mentioned that there
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00268.html (8,262 bytes)
- 6. RE: Uni-Syn for beginners? (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 95 09:28:00 PDT
- Chris, I'll give it a shot. The Uni-Syn is a tool with glass (plastic) tube and a float joined by a small air passage to an aperture that is placed over each carb. in turn. This allows you to ensure
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00323.html (8,672 bytes)
- 7. RE: VSCDA Vintage Fall Festival (Elva soiree) (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 95 09:49:00 PDT
- Greg, Sounds like fun, I went to Chicago Historics this year. Is this an open event or is it VSCDA members only. Tom Gentry 72 TR-6 OD Rockford, IL TGENTR@WGC.WOODWARD.COM I'll be making the pilgrima
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00357.html (8,020 bytes)
- 8. RE: Shop Manual (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Sep 95 07:58:00 PDT
- Get the Robert Bentley manual. It's a reprint of the factory shop manual and is available from TRF and others. I also have a Haynes and an Autopower manual, sometimes it helps to have more than one p
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00409.html (7,346 bytes)
- 9. Re: intro/gas octane/additives (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Sep 95 16:22:00 PDT
- << The best performance I have ever experienced was to mix a tank of 93 << octane and Turbo Blue racing fuel 50/50 gas to racing fuel. At << >$4 per gallon it's something I don't do often. Besides it
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00500.html (8,061 bytes)
- 10. RE: TR6 - WW/disc wheel hub differences. (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 95 07:40:00 PDT
- Pete, I just replaced my original wires with alloy wheels this spring. No troubles. Just take off the splined adapters, knock out the old studs, put in new (longer) studs using the lug nuts against a
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00513.html (8,436 bytes)
- 11. RE: Those pesky doors (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 95 10:30:00 PDT
- I used doors from my TR-250 parts car on my TR-6. They are identical, other than having to fill the holes where the chrome trim used to mount. I believe they are also identical to TR-4A doors, and TR
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00519.html (7,193 bytes)
- 12. Rev limiters (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 95 12:20:00 PDT
- Having started autoxing my TR-6 I realize the need for a rev limiter of some sort. Does anyone have any helpful thoughts or experiences which might help in choosing and installing one? I currently ha
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00522.html (6,844 bytes)
- 13. RE: TR-6 as an everyday car? (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 95 08:32:00 PDT
- My TR-6 is my daily driver from Easter through Thanksgiving, and in northern Illinois that encompasses some cold weather. I LOVE IT !!!! Why would I drive something boring while leaving the TR in the
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00542.html (10,788 bytes)
- 14. Re: TR-6 as an everyday car? (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 95 10:20:00 PDT
- <<from Mark. <<dehaasm@napc-1.navy.mil <<First off rewire the car. The old Lucas electrics *will* give you <<problems especially that one morning you are running late for work <<and the car wont star
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00553.html (9,795 bytes)
- 15. Re: TR as an everyday car? (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Sep 95 10:53:00 PDT
- TeriAnn, does that mean MGBGT= econobox? I'll run and hide now, in case any MGers are reading this. ;^) Tom Gentry 72 TR-6 OD Rockford, IL TGENTR@WGC.WOODWARD.COM and I agree! Thats why I keep workin
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00591.html (7,193 bytes)
- 16. SOL members? (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Mon, 02 Oct 95 08:22:00 PDT
- What, exactly, makes one a member of SOL? Tom Gentry 72 TR-6 OD Rockford, IL TGENTR@WGC.WOODWARD.COM
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00025.html (6,580 bytes)
- 17. RE: TR6 Clutch Master Cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 95 09:17:00 PDT
- I had the same problem, and a MC rebuild kit solved the problem. It's been about 4 years now with no leaks. As far as bore size, TRF should know which one you need. The bore needs to be free of pits
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00185.html (8,161 bytes)
- 18. Tools (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Oct 95 12:23:00 PDT
- AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!! Some no good #$^% broke into my garage last night and took all my tools! The normal stuff is easy enough to itemize for the insurance company, but I probably can't even remember
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00198.html (6,895 bytes)
- 19. RE: [Re:] Brake Tools & Cyl Hones for Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Oct 95 12:19:00 PDT
- Excellent idea!! If anyone has a need to spend money on tools, Craftsman makes 8 point sockets to fit square ends. They may or may not be in stock at your local Sears. cheers Tom Gentry 72 TR-6 OD Ro
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00277.html (7,050 bytes)
- 20. RE: gif of tr250 & stripes (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 95 09:33:00 PDT
- I think Moss or TRF (sorry can't remember which) has a strip masking kit with the correct dimensions and spacing. You probably couldn't tell by the picture, but those stripes were originally reflecti
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00298.html (6,752 bytes)
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