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141. Re: [TR] 165-15 tires in the midwest? (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:14:09 -0600
Khumho 165/80-15 does very nicely at a reasonable cost. Phil runs them on his TR4 in St. Paul and speaks well of them. Phil? Bill B '58 TR-3A TS/30766 L '59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO "A Triumph is man's best
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00170.html (8,754 bytes)

142. Re: [TR] surface TR3 exhaust manifold? (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 23:58:25 -0600
If the gasketed area is not perfectly flat, it can lead to a leak down the road. I should think any competent machine shop could check it to see if it needs to be done and do it for you if necessary
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00206.html (8,677 bytes)

143. Re: [TR] Brake Bleeding & Adjusting (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:52:59 -0600
Yep, this is how I have done it for 40 years... works on American cars too! Bill '58 TR-3A TS/30766 L '59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO "A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of cou
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00214.html (10,954 bytes)

144. Re: [TR] listing (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:53:13 -0600
If it is the one in Hemmings, he's just up the road from you. Drive you "3" up there and show him $28,500 really looks like. Bill B '58 TR-3A TS/30766 L '59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO "A Triumph is man's bes
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00240.html (8,115 bytes)

145. Re: [TR] FW: SU leaks (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:35:55 -0600
Exactly the problem I had with mine this past summer, wet but not dripping fuel. Please include me in your response to Scott. Thanks, Bill B '58 TR-3A TS/30766 L '59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO "A Triumph is
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00270.html (8,586 bytes)

146. Re: [TR] TR3A Sputtering Update (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:12:25 -0600
Yes, dizzy shaft is suppose to move. Those are the weights, on springs, that affect the timing advance as engine speed increases. QUES: After your 100mph rocket-run, did you pull the plugs and look a
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00341.html (8,740 bytes)

147. [TR] TR3 Steering box bearings (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:18:32 -0600
Pulled the end off the steering box today to check and adjust the end-float and noticed that the outside bearing race was missing four(4) balls. Hmmm.... it drove pretty good last summer. Before I sh
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00347.html (7,487 bytes)

148. Re: [TR] TR3 Steering box bearings (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:23:51 -0600
And, can someone explain the difference between "End Float" and "Pre-Load". I assume end-float to mean the amount of play at the end of the steering shaft. Thx, B _____ Pulled the end off the steerin
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00348.html (7,866 bytes)

149. Re: [TR] Ball Joint Rubbers (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:35:36 -0600
If you get an off-line response, let me know. Just put on my new Delrin Silentblocs yesterday and was thinking the same thing. Thx, Bill B '58 TR-3A TS/30766 L '59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO "A Triumph is ma
/html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00359.html (8,121 bytes)

150. [TR] Steering Column Blanking Plate (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:37:50 -0600
I called TRF to order some grommets and found they had a gasket for the right-side steering column hole (my '58 is LHD). I was told there is a part number for the blanking plate: 601962 but they do n
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00035.html (7,625 bytes)

151. [TR] Carb Questions (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 22:48:39 -0600
Good day List, Preparing rebuild my older pair of SU H6 carbs, AUC768, and am trying to find the tolerances for the throttle shaft (butterfly shaft). In other circles I have heard about bearings and
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00051.html (8,160 bytes)

152. Re: [TR] Mystery of the week. (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 23:06:15 -0600
Bill B '58 TR-3A TS/30766 L '59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO "A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of course, some times it is difficult to make it go" --Original Message-- From:
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00053.html (8,963 bytes)

153. Re: [TR] Carb Questions (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 23:32:14 -0600
I am afraid that would send my poor little beast in cardiac arrest.... Bill _____ The best solution to the carb problems is to replace them with a Holly four barrel. Best regards, Tom _____ With Wind
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00056.html (7,665 bytes)

154. Re: [TR] tr3 bonnet dzus fastners (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 23:34:44 -0600
I was wondering the same thing, has anyone tried to put a thin fibre washer behind the head when installing these? Bill B '58 TR-3A TS/30766 L '59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO "A Triumph is man's best friend, i
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00082.html (8,307 bytes)

155. [TR] TRF Weekend Specials ?? (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 22:42:18 -0600
Just got off the TRF web site after selecting about $75 worth of seals & plugs. When I got to the check out I noticed they had added $25 worth of CORE CHARGES in varying amounts to about 1/2 the item
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00128.html (7,557 bytes)

156. Re: [TR] How does the L front brake line "S" point? (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:24:37 -0600
I just put my lines on a couple of weeks ago, and no engine yet but that's another story, I'll snap a picture or two for you this morning and send an attachment off-line. Bill B '58 TR-3A TS/30766 L
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00226.html (9,314 bytes)

157. Re: [TR] Adjusting the TR3 rear brakes (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 20:10:34 -0600
It's just as well that you didn't find your Haynes, and I quote: "The handbrake linkage comprising a system of cables and levers operates on the rear brakes only and usually requires no separate adj
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00272.html (9,155 bytes)

158. Re: [TR] Adjusting the TR3 rear brakes (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 20:40:04 -0600
Excellent question, we should ask Brian Watts from the VTR web site. http://www.vtr.org/maintain/brake-adjustment.shtml Me thinks he was not making a TR3 specific comment. I would probably take a sho
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00275.html (9,745 bytes)

159. Re: [TR] TR3 knock..... (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 12:10:29 -0600
Please keep me in the loop If you get off-line responses. I too have a fresh 10-year old re-build that can with a project car and will probably not go into service for at least another year. If you
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00316.html (9,617 bytes)

160. [TR] Oil Gallery Plug (score: 1)
Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 12:19:20 -0600
Almost done, and now this... Is there a suitable plug available to replace Moss #328-255 engine block plug? (Moss shows it as N/A) Is this a common thread that I can fin at my FLAPS? Thanks, Bill B '
/html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00562.html (6,705 bytes)


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