- 1. Re: Whats wrong with this TRactor motor? (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:16:54 EST
- Sounds like the rings have not seated in yet or one is broken. Put the head back on ( you can use the old gasket ) leave the rocker arms off, then pump air into each cylinder. Either rotate the motor
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00194.html (8,326 bytes)
- 2. Re: bracket for fire extinguisher (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 19:48:50 EST
- Fire equipment stores have a metal "Vehicle Bracket". It is a good idea to tape down the bracket release lever to prevent accidental release of the extinguisher. Be sure the tape can be quickly torn
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01015.html (6,879 bytes)
- 3. Re: Anybody do custom machining?/wheel adapt (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:24:19 EST
- << Is there anybody on the list that could tool up some custom wheel spacers/adapters if I supply the specifications? >> No idea how good the finished products are, but look at: http://www.wheeladapt
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01142.html (8,732 bytes)
- 4. Re: Most Dangerous Tool (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 20:07:48 EST
- << No problem, put the thing in a vise and heat it a bit, that might help. >> It is also a bad idea to heat the steel ends of a rubber brake hose when attempting to remove a stuck steel line. The rub
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01222.html (8,529 bytes)
- 5. Re: Storing a project car in cold weather. (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 08:55:44 EST
- I've found it better to store cars with antifreeze than drain them. Lack of a total system fill leads to rusting of the waterpump seal causing a leak later. The block tends to grow rusty fuzz that tu
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01389.html (8,196 bytes)
- 6. Re: settlement NON LBC! (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:51:55 EST
- << Many class actions have NO compensation to the injured class. ONLY the lawyers make out on those cases. A few years ago in California ,( as reported in a auto repair trade magazine I get ) , there
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01447.html (7,680 bytes)
- 7. Re: Balance Driveshaft ? (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 08:18:02 EST
- Balance is a good idea. If the u joints were ever changed and the yokes not put back in the original clock position things will be out of balance. Remember, in 4th gear the drive shaft spins at engin
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01455.html (7,539 bytes)
- 8. Re: Triumph support vehicle? (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 22:31:34 EST
- << I've been talking to a guy who wants to sell his 1970 International 3/4 ton pickup. It's in pretty good condition (I think) with only 42,000 miles, >> Hard to say what it is worth. What area are y
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00686.html (8,440 bytes)
- 9. Re: Radiator electric fan switch source (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 08:08:49 EST
- Or you could make your own thermo switch. Use a hot light switch from a 60's to 90's GM ( 1/2 or 3/8 pipe) Ford ( 3/8 ) or Chrysler ( 1/4 or 1/8 ). I use a adjusted GM switch on my pickup to give a e
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00734.html (7,983 bytes)
- 10. Re: wiring oddity, no LBC (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 09:57:24 EST
- << Turns out the hot lead for both the low and high beams is common and the ground lead is switched by the relays for the respective lights. >> Some 80's GM cars did this also. I'm not sure why but I
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00976.html (7,641 bytes)
- 11. Re: Wiper's carbon blocks-which way grooves go? (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:30:58 EST
- << Do the carbon block's grooves go parallel with the shaft and commutator or should they run perpendicular? >> The brush ( carbon block ) grooves run parallel to the shaft. New brushes are grooved t
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00997.html (8,339 bytes)
- 12. Re: O ring question (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:33:08 EST
- Buna-N is a common O ring material that is compatible with antifreeze and oil. Gasoline and brake fluid will damage this rubber. Buna-N is sometimes called NBR. Nitrile is compatible with gasoline an
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg01096.html (6,662 bytes)
- 13. Lucas debate on another list (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 23:44:19 EDT
- Go to http://www.enginads.com/sprkarcs.cgi/noframes/read/5873 then read the replies. This is a old engine and generator site and the discussion has turned to Lucas, same say it is good and some bad.
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00751.html (6,761 bytes)
- 14. Re: NON LBC CONTENT - Ford Trans ID (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 13:36:52 EDT
- Try this link, you will have to go to another screen for trans stuff. http://www.ultrastang.com/Rearinfo.asp?Page_ID=5 Do you have a picture? Ford trans of that era usually have a tin top cover and s
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00766.html (7,055 bytes)
- 15. Re: Lucas (long) (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:46:35 EDT
- << 1987 - Lucas enters into an agreement with Magneti Marelli 1991 - Lucas enters into agreement with Eaton (brake systems) 1996 - Lucas Merges with Varity (brake systems) 1999 - LucasVerity acquired
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00900.html (7,624 bytes)
- 16. Re: DVM (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 14:33:41 EDT
- << OK people: what's a DVM. Digital Volt Meter AKA DMM Digital Multi Meter The advantage is no needle on the meter to get damaged, usually better accuracy and no load placed on the circuit you are me
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00915.html (8,086 bytes)
- 17. Re: Rubber bumper repair (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 14:34:54 EDT
- 3M makes all sorts of auto body repair products. A better auto parts should have something. Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00916.html (6,703 bytes)
- 18. Re: Idle musings about TRactor flywheels & ring gears (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:40:33 EDT
- << I just started a working full time again which means I have to do this on a weekend so how do I keep the wife from finding out I'm boiling a flywheel in her soup kettle? >> I've put ring gears on
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg01002.html (9,608 bytes)
- 19. Re: TR4 valve guides (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 20:08:58 EDT
- << On my '66 TR4 engine are both intake and exhaust valve stems the same diameter? >> You would need to look in a engine book for TR specific measurements. For engines in general, there is a nominal
- /html/triumphs/2004-09/msg00526.html (7,369 bytes)
- 20. Re: American Racing Silverstone - Lug nuts???? (score: 1)
- Author: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 21:12:50 EDT
- << 1967 that makes 37 years! Beat that! Not to mention that the TR-6 has now clocked 318,000 miles. >> It would be a really good idea to have them cracked checked. ( penetrant dye ) Aluminum tends to
- /html/triumphs/2004-09/msg00645.html (8,851 bytes)
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