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1. Disappearing Dash Pot Oil (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 06:03:16 -0700 (PDT)
Hi All, Where does it go to? Seems like they are always empty whenever I check. Makes an incredible difference in driveability. The manual says to check it every 3,000 miles so I would think it shoul
/html/triumphs/2004-10/msg01065.html (7,566 bytes)

2. Cheapo paint job (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:16:07 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Folks, I acquired an MG Midget a while ago (Hey, it's got a Triumph engine in it). The paint is in bad shape. See photo http://home.earthlink.net/~adrianjones747/ I took it to a paint shop yesterd
/html/triumphs/2004-10/msg01070.html (8,427 bytes)

3. Toe-in Blues (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:47:22 -0700 (PDT)
Hi All, Full story at 11 but for now a quick question: I've installed new tie-rod ends and fulcrum pins. Push-pin method of alignment measurement gives a toe-out of 1 and 1/2 ". (ie, the front distan
/html/triumphs/2004-06/msg00985.html (7,753 bytes)

4. More tie rod woes i53McBgs011762 (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 18:38:10 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Hi All, Thanks to all the kind folk who helped me out on the last issue. Doh! I forgot about the two tie rod ends having different threads. Unfortunately, another problem has popped up (or b outb to
/html/triumphs/2004-06/msg00998.html (7,702 bytes)

5. Home alone. i54MeFgs022616 (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 18:40:07 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Hi Folks, The good wife has been out of town for a couple of days so Ib m on my own at home. Yesterday I was in the garage with this tie rod problem. I had been using a piece of cardboard (that was t
/html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01045.html (7,679 bytes)

6. Idler Lever (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 16:42:48 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Folks, You may recall that I'm having trouble with the inner tie rod - it lifts off the fulcrum pin (that is attached to the idler lever) when the steering wheel is turned to the right. I'm thinki
/html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01083.html (7,390 bytes)

7. Re: Cleaning Parts (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 07:26:43 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Hi All, I got a "Bench Top" parts washer from Harbour Freight (Ha!) for $40 and used 80/20 Simple Green/water. I was very pleased with the results. I came back a week later and found the paint, up to
/html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01137.html (7,692 bytes)

8. Fulcrum Pins - continued (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 18:15:01 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Folks, Well the tie rod fulcrum pins finally arrived fron TRF. I took them down to a machine shop to get them pressed in. The guy measured the diameter of these and the Vic Brit pins. The Vic Brit
/html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01507.html (7,007 bytes)

9. Jaguar Mark II (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:03:37 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Hi Folks, Yes, the car Inspector Morse drives! I was looking at one that is for sale but was wondering about parts availability and the like. We Triumph and MG owners are pretty lucky when it comes t
/html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00695.html (7,310 bytes)

10. Sagging rear end (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:56:39 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Yeah, me and the car. Anyhows, I'm eventually getting around to figure out why the drivers side on this 1500 Miidget is sagging, most noticeably at the back. There is a good 1 inch difference between
/html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00448.html (7,001 bytes)

11. [TR] Timing chain project - dog bolt removal question (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:45:09 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Hi folks, Well, I'm making good progress so far. Removed apron, radiator and fan. According to Haynes the next step is to "undo the starter dog bolt". I'm thinking this is where I position an extensi
/html/triumphs/2006-09/msg00429.html (7,577 bytes)

12. [TR] Timing chain - update! (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:31:34 -0400 (EDT)
OK folks, At the request of a couple of list members, I didn't try the breaker bar/starter button method of loosening the dog bolt. As suggested, a dozen or so whacks with a big sledge hammer on the
/html/triumphs/2006-09/msg00452.html (8,015 bytes)

13. [TR] Timing cover oil seal - which way round? (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 20:05:01 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Hi folks, Well, the package from Moss Motors arrived today. Included is the oil seal. Unfortunately it doesn't look like the one I banged out of the timing cover: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2
/html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00121.html (8,068 bytes)

14. [TR] Rear hub leaking differential oil (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 20:14:00 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Hi folks, me again, Rear drum brake is leaking oil - smells like diff oil - I'm guessing an oil seal has gone. (Yeah, brake lining covered in oil) Would I be correct in thinking it is best for me to
/html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00124.html (7,016 bytes)

15. [TR] Fuel spilling out on cornering (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 20:21:10 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
OK, last message for this evening! Leaving work about a week ago, a buddy following behind noticed fuel coming from the back passenger side as I was cornering. I checked out the fuel tank and overflo
/html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00125.html (7,183 bytes)

16. [TR] BMW Triumph (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 07:25:12 -0400 (EDT)
Hi Folks, A buddy at work has a new BMW Mini. He tells me the oil pressure gauge has only 2 positions for the needle - zero and some fake oil pressure. The gauge therefore only functions as a light s
/html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00170.html (7,104 bytes)

17. [TR] Timing chain - final report (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 19:38:54 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Hi Folks, Well, good news. Installed tensioner and new oil seal, as per lots of input from the list. The car started up first time, sounds great, no chain noise and drives just fine. Side benefit - m
/html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00361.html (7,023 bytes)

18. [TR] Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:18:51 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Hi folks, I've posted this on the Spridgets list because it involves my 1500 MG Midget (Triumph engine!) but I would like some input from you guys as well. Its also a topic I have not seen discussed
/html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00799.html (7,813 bytes)

19. [TR] Axle oil seal - good progress - more questions (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 19:35:20 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Hi Folks, Well, thanks to the list response and heartened by a Thanksgiving glass of Pinot Noir, I have the axle out of the car. Not difficult if you remove them 6 bolts first. Ha! Anyways, not quite
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00563.html (8,816 bytes)

20. RE: [TR] Axle oil seal - good progress - more questions (score: 1)
Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:20:39 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Many thanks Randall for all that important information. Sure 'nuff sometime in the past, it looks like 2 of the bolts have been replaced by regular grade 8 bolts, that are threaded all the way: http:
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00571.html (8,089 bytes)


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