- 81. Re: TR4 Windshield aluminum bead problem (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 96 00:19:32 MST
- Warren, I have installed quite a few windshield and back glasses in lbcs. and have found that lubricating the bead groove with liquid soap works best for me. Unlike silicone lube or other lubes, it
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00088.html (7,583 bytes)
- 82. Re: TR-4 Distributor Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 96 00:31:36 MST
- Doug, no, no hole is not a design improvement. Remove the old bush, drill the new one . You may have to do tinkering here. What you need to do is install the bushing in the housing to drill then rem
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00089.html (8,755 bytes)
- 83. Re: Gas Additives (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 96 17:54:30 MST
- Chet, If it is "ping" you are trying to get rid of, an additive alone may not do the trick. Albeit, it will help, but most usually, timing or too cool a spark plug may be the culprit. Suggest you ta
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00104.html (7,818 bytes)
- 84. Re: GT6 engines (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 96 23:31:56 MST
- I found some GT6 engines today, 2 '72s and 1 '73, they Ron, The 72engine would be the better choice. Now, the trick is to find a tranny fron 69-72 TR6. The TR6 tranny is beefier and will hold up bet
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00111.html (8,387 bytes)
- 85. Re: British Parts Northwest (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 96 23:35:45 MST
- Jim, How about an address and phone number. And to our Aussie friends, no I don't have a phone book for the State of Oregon. Thankx, Tony R. "GT6s"
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00112.html (7,693 bytes)
- 86. Re: TR-4 Distributor Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 96 23:44:34 MST
- Doug, Filing a flat is a better idea than using a center punch to set a pilot hole for drilling, unless you use a tapered drift pin to hold the bushings shape. Then again, it's still a better idea. T
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00113.html (7,471 bytes)
- 87. Re: TR6 engine - and Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Tue, 5 Mar 96 11:11:11 MST
- Milton, The late Mark II and the Mark III should benefit from the 175CDSE.. The early GT6 came with 150's, but in 1969, the head was upgraded to the same head as used on the un-imported TR5.(the cam
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00119.html (7,965 bytes)
- 88. Re: BOUNCE shop-talk: Non-member submission from [Matt Wehland <mwehland@webtripper.com>] (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Tue, 5 Mar 96 18:18:30 MST
- Brian, What, you mean you don't have a compressor heater????? All well equipped shops should have one. (tongue is in cheek) Points well made. I personally prefer the inline throttle on air. But then
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00132.html (8,640 bytes)
- 89. Re: TR-4 Distributor Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Wed, 6 Mar 96 00:03:15 MST
- Doug, People buy new and rebuilt parts simply because they are available. Not everyone has the inclination or maybe the ability to tear into some parts and rebuild them. Granted, it would be a whole
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00138.html (7,161 bytes)
- 90. RE: VTR's insurance program (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Wed, 6 Mar 96 21:26:05 MST
- Jeff, I once inquired about the "Classic/Collector" coverage through VTR. You are limited to 2500 miles per year, only covered while driving during club functions etc. Trips to VTR rallies are gener
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00165.html (8,532 bytes)
- 91. Re: TR6 engine - and Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Wed, 6 Mar 96 21:30:20 MST
- Tom, other little nuances also exist such as double valve springs beginning in (?????) late 72. But, thanks for the clarification. Regards, Tony R. "GT6s"
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00166.html (7,757 bytes)
- 92. Re: Windshield refinishing (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Thu, 7 Mar 96 12:53:10 MST
- Charley, I would suggest you use the "high heat" or engine wrinkle paint. When completely dry, it is hard as nail. Granted, it will scuff because it becomes so brittle but it is mouch more durable t
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00176.html (8,150 bytes)
- 93. RE: spit axels..paint (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 96 11:59:46 MST
- All Interested in "YELLOW PAINT" I don't have any specific documentation on this matter, but I was talking to afriend locally who has been into Brit Carz since 1948 and was told that this serves no
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00248.html (8,483 bytes)
- 94. Re: TR6 gets a "buy" rating.... (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 96 12:04:03 MST
- Carl, Maybe you should reconsider wanting to "wring"the authors kneck How many weekends have you NOT worked on your Triumph? I however disagree with the term "junk" is as much as it should be dubbed
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00249.html (7,810 bytes)
- 95. Re: floor pan replacement.. (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 96 12:08:53 MST
- Jon, My preferred method, give all tools available would be to drill out spots whether all the way through or with a spot drill. Tack into position and seal with low heat and brass. Less distortion,
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00250.html (7,358 bytes)
- 96. Re: TR3's (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 96 12:20:11 MST
- SNIP SNIP Best I or anyone else can tell you is that TR3s and 4s are fewer in numbers maily. I think that reliability plays a big factor with the popularity of 3s and 4s. They are somewhat more tempe
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00252.html (7,415 bytes)
- 97. Re: Oil seal quality-comments pls (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 96 23:44:27 MST
- Pat, It most likely is the correct seal. You may have gotten a previous dose of this message, my machine lost its mind and I had to reload everything so no telling if anything got out earlier. My pr
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00268.html (9,069 bytes)
- 98. Re: Oil seal quality-comments pls (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 96 17:28:01 MST
- Pat, To answer your question, no, I'm just blessed with lots of time, experience and a modicum of common sense. Just glad I can be of some help. Best Regards, Tony "GT6s"
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00304.html (7,478 bytes)
- 99. Re: Oil seal quality-comments pls (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 96 22:22:26 MST
- Chet, Thanks for the info. Perhaps someone else is interested. This sounds like my kind of deal but my main interest is Mark I. I have a 69 GT6+ project car I would be willing to give away . No engi
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00311.html (8,130 bytes)
- 100. Re: Soon to be TR6 owner (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 96 22:29:22 MST
- Phil, I would say IMHO you are probably asking for too much for the money in a Florida or East Coast car. I would recommend you check further on this line or possibly the trade magazines and Hemming
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00312.html (7,929 bytes)
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