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41. RE: Re:Spitfire chassis color (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 95 13:19:00 PST
the Since they would need the correct color for the body panels anyway, I suspect the black is there because it hides a multitude of sins. Tom Gentry 72 TR-6 OD Rockford, IL TGENTR@WGC.WOODWARD.COM
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00368.html (6,895 bytes)

42. RE: Spitfire 1500 engines (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 95 08:49:00 PST
As I understand it the general rule (assuming the same displacement) is long stroke = good low end torque; short stroke = high revving horsepower. Of course a side benefit would be that the larger b
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00444.html (8,204 bytes)

43. Re: Spitfire 1500 engines (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 95 10:41:00 PST
end This is just a guess, but maybe there is no physical reason that a short stroke engine produces less torque. Perhaps it's just a matter of engine tuning. Since the long stroke engine CAN'T rev,
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00447.html (8,505 bytes)

44. You know you are a DPO if... (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 95 14:43:00 PST
Does this mean Carroll Shelby is a DPO??? Tom Gentry 72 Triumph TR-6 OD 86 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo 88 Sterling 825SL tgentr@wgc.woodward.com "Life is too short to drive boring cars!"
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00601.html (7,508 bytes)

45. Re: TR10 (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 95 09:45:00 PST
Those of us with TRs know the difference, even in the states. BTW, Triumph corrupted the TR (Triumph Roadster) name themselves when they introduced the TR-7 as a coupe. Tom Gentry 72 Triumph TR-6 OD
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00623.html (6,917 bytes)

46. Re: Smog tests (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 95 12:40:00 PST
If any of you folks in "smog land" would like to sell your offending cars (cheap) to those of us in the free states I'm sure we could work something out =:-) Tom Gentry 72 Triumph TR-6 OD 86 Dodge Sh
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00633.html (7,813 bytes)

47. RE: Tire psi's (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 95 08:56:00 PST
Nick, One thing seems to have gone by the wayside here. Keep in mind that the recommended tire pressures are a compromise between comfort and handling, usually with the weighting on comfort (IMHO). W
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00717.html (6,811 bytes)

48. RE: Triumphs referred to as MG (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 95 09:18:00 PST
but "MG"! A coworker referred to my TR-6 as a MG. I pointed out that it's a Triumph. He said, "Same thing, they're made by the same company". I suggested that he should call it a Jaguar using the sa
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00718.html (8,104 bytes)

49. RE: New Member (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 95 09:52:00 PST
My personal preference is for TR-6s before the rubber bumper over-riders which came out in '74. I'm not terribly concerned about originality, so my '72 has the spoiler which came out in '73 or '74 as
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00719.html (7,345 bytes)

50. RE: Triumphs referred to as MG (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 95 13:36:00 PST
Yeah, it's a Cobra, that's the ticket :^) Tom Gentry 72 Triumph TR-6 OD 86 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo 88 Sterling 825SL tgentr@wgc.woodward.com "Life is too short to drive boring cars!"
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00731.html (7,893 bytes)

51. RE: Triumphs 6-cyl (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 95 11:58:00 PST
Dano, You forgot to give your location. I'd be interested if they were within a couple hundred miles, though. Tom Gentry 72 Triumph TR-6 OD 86 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo 88 Sterling 825SL tgentr@wgc.
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00748.html (8,216 bytes)

52. RE: Re:Z-S Carburator Adjustment Problem (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 95 08:02:00 PST
They are often referred to as "non-adjustable", but in fact you just need the special ZS tool to do the adjustment. Tom Gentry 72 Triumph TR-6 OD 86 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo 88 Sterling 825SL tgen
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00083.html (7,234 bytes)

53. Re: engine swapping (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Dec 95 14:21:00 PST
Some folks can't resist trying to make a good thing better. It's really just a matter of degrees then, isn't it? You think it's wrong to swap the engine to achieve the goal of higher power, but OK t
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00106.html (8,901 bytes)

54. RE: non-adjustable ZS carb needles (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Fri, 08 Dec 95 07:55:00 PST
Jeff may have come across something that I was unaware of. If the ZS tool doesn't work and you have fixed jets, how was the carb adjusted at the factory? With manufacturing tolerances for both engine
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00121.html (7,788 bytes)

55. RE: Help! TR-6 engine vibration (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 95 14:21:00 PST
keep Milo, what happens with the car stationary and the engine at the speed where you feel the vibration. If it's the engine, it shouldn't matter whether or not the car is rolling. Remember, while i
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00196.html (7,566 bytes)

56. RE: Tight Gearbox in TR6 (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 95 10:10:00 PST
That's normal, to verying degrees, with any manual gearbox. It's just the oil getting thick at cold temps. The straight 90 weight that the book recommends is unavailable in my area, so I use Castrol
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00222.html (7,725 bytes)

57. Re: Tight Gearbox in TR6 (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 95 08:15:00 PST
Oh, oh... ummmm... That's what I've been using. It's been in for 4 years/35,000 miles with no problems evident, yet. I'm knocking on wood and hoping it isn't going to cause problems now. Tom Gentry
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00238.html (7,303 bytes)

58. RE: TR6 Clutch Problem (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 95 08:25:00 PST
I know this is elementary but... If you haven't done so already, maybe you need to thoroughly bleed the clutch hydraulics. It takes lots of fluid to get all the air out. Tom Gentry 72 Triumph TR-6 OD
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00284.html (7,116 bytes)

59. RE: Magnesium Wheels...Advice (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Dec 95 11:12:00 PST
Scott, Magnesium is lighter and stiffer than aluminium, but is subject in wheels to embrittlement and cracking. You should have the wheels magnaflux inspected to detect any tiny cracks. As to repairs
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00342.html (7,264 bytes)

60. Re: Magnesium Wheels...Advice (score: 1)
Author: Tom Gentry <TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 95 08:35:00 PST
I knew that, duh! I should have said dye checked, but I must have started typing before engaging my brain. Sorry, and thanks for catching me. See, I knew someone would could give a better answer :-)
/html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00359.html (7,289 bytes)

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