- 321. [TR] Oil Pan Drain Plug (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:31:54 +0000 (UTC)
- Several years ago when I still had my '70 Spit Mk3, I taught our youngest daughter how to use a manual trans on that car. It really wasn't as gruesome as I expected!!! She had been driving for a few
- /html/triumphs/2010-03/msg00328.html (7,363 bytes)
- 322. [TR] TR3A A-Type Overdrive Oil Change (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:56:28 +0000 (UTC)
- I, too, have a 57 TR3 and other than the odd dribble of oil on the carpets it is much easier to top up than is the TR6. Dave In a message dated 3/28/2010 10:15:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Dave1mas
- /html/triumphs/2010-03/msg00329.html (8,278 bytes)
- 323. Re: [TR] TR3A A-Type Overdrive Oil Change (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:37:23 +0000 (UTC)
- They "DID" include an English translation which is a selectable option at the main page. But it doesn't appear to be active anymore. Joe --Original Message-- From: spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net [m
- /html/triumphs/2010-03/msg00373.html (7,908 bytes)
- 324. [TR] Oil Seals (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:50:19 +0000 (UTC)
- Randall's advice about a straight edge is good. I went about it differently, though. Outside of daylight hours, put a flashlight (I used a small, free-standing camping light) on a flat surface, like
- /html/triumphs/2010-03/msg00375.html (7,623 bytes)
- 325. [TR] That would be, Cosmic Jesting: The Loki Effect; (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:43:54 +0000 (UTC)
- Indeed! Where do I send the check. I was thinking of hanging it from a tree in the sun with some weights tied to it. BB Sounds like you need the patented ACME Top Stretcher. It is a specially constru
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00149.html (7,493 bytes)
- 326. Re: [TR] Rear oil seal leak (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:31:45 +0000 (UTC)
- Geo, those photos match nicely what I was trying to describe in my earlier post. Only difference is that, for whatever reason, my parts car has two of the large holes; both look "factory" but it's ha
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00169.html (7,645 bytes)
- 327. Re: [TR] Rear oil seal leak (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:35:16 +0000 (UTC)
- Randall, I think that any "Federal" requirement for backup lights, at least on imports, came later. I admit that I'm not so familiar with late TR4A models (some of which stayed around dealers and dis
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00170.html (7,453 bytes)
- 328. Re: [TR] Stretching your top (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:38:03 +0000 (UTC)
- Look around just above those big holes and you should find the smaller holes(or remnants of them) for mounting the fixture. The big hole is for the wiring. The fixture should mount just above the sp
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00171.html (7,091 bytes)
- 329. Re: [TR] Crankcase ventilation (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 21:26:28 +0000 (UTC)
- All of the Spitfire engines are interchangeable. I've put a '79 engine in a '74 frame, had a '69 engine in a '74 frame (yes, same frame), etc, etc. I currently have a '69 engine in a '69 frame and '7
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00220.html (7,286 bytes)
- 330. [TR] Gas Proof Material (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:49:04 +0000 (UTC)
- I agree with Randall; I did that 4 years ago and no signs of leaks since. -- Ian 62 TR4 Personally, I would just use new O-rings (available from Moss & TRF I believe) with a little clean brake fluid
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00262.html (7,377 bytes)
- 331. [TR] Spark Plug Cap (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:19:41 +0000 (UTC)
- If I am reading this right, Terry, that is actually normal, or at least nearly so. The lip of the stock cover hangs over the edge of the cylinder head, out into space, so that even part of the stock
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00291.html (7,068 bytes)
- 332. [TR] Valve Cover (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:59:26 +0000 (UTC)
- Stan......... when you get to the later seats, they're too wide across the shoulders and interfere with convertible top's bracket. Ken Hiebert bought the wrong ones for his car and ended up doing so
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00302.html (7,515 bytes)
- 333. Re: [TR] K&N Filters (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:29:47 +0000 (UTC)
- The fresh air filters though the charcoal scavenging the absorbed gas fumes while the engine is running. This will keep the charcoal from saturating and not being able to catch gas fumes while the en
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00458.html (7,941 bytes)
- 334. [TR] Jorge Gas Tank Tip (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:20:02 +0000 (UTC)
- I went through this many years ago. IIRC, the inlet pipe is standard size tubing, but the compression fitting is about twice the length of what you can find at your local hardware store. A kind liste
- /html/triumphs/2010-04/msg00466.html (7,792 bytes)
- 335. [TR] TR3A New Alloy Valve Cover (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 21:33:12 +0000 (UTC)
- Then you will have the cash to buy one of the fancy emergency replacment belts. Rich White St. Joseph, IL USA '63 TR3B TCF587L That ain't a scrap pile, that is my car! ______________________________
- /html/triumphs/2010-05/msg00091.html (8,342 bytes)
- 336. [TR] TR3A Oil Pan Gasket (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 20:47:30 +0000 (UTC)
- Looks like Woodhead is still araound as part of the ever-expanding (and always surprising) Thyssen-Krupp empire: http://www.thyssenkrupp-technologies.com/en/standorte/detail.html&orga_id=801210 I see
- /html/triumphs/2010-05/msg00167.html (8,274 bytes)
- 337. [TR] LAST oil leak question (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 17:47:54 +0000 (UTC)
- The parts stores hereabouts have little envelopes at the counter of one-dose chemicals for common maintenance jobs. One of these is the blue gel antisqueal stuff to put on the back of brake pads. Phi
- /html/triumphs/2010-05/msg00182.html (7,214 bytes)
- 338. [TR] electric fuel pump: Offlist question (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 12:15:22 +0000 (UTC)
- Want to pass on some information on a car related site. Was able to post my own web page off the site. I have also sent a copy of this referral to Mr Berson. Kind regards Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott
- /html/triumphs/2010-05/msg00254.html (6,593 bytes)
- 339. Re: [TR] Undercoating (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:53:26 +0000 (UTC)
- Since the numbers you are citing are so close, I would suspect that what you have is 301318 which would make it correct according to your data. I am guessing that the numbers are not very clear on t
- /html/triumphs/2010-06/msg00020.html (6,989 bytes)
- 340. [TR] Breather Tube, TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: terryrs@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:29:45 +0000 (UTC)
- From my experience, some of the 2nd chance offers are legit, and some are scams. I just got a 2nd chance offer on an early MGB roadster that I had bid on. I sent an email to the seller to find out if
- /html/triumphs/2010-06/msg00138.html (7,060 bytes)
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