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41. Re: [TR] charging sytem (score: 1): Author: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 21:32:22 -0400; Check to make sure that the body is well grounded. There is often a bonding strap that connects the engine block to the body. Those straps often disintegrate with age. Also, look for voltage drops al; /html/triumphs/2012-09/msg00022.html (12,359 bytes)
42. [TR] Car Show (score: 1): Author: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 05:28:42 -0400; Reminder to folks in Southern New England - the Connecticut Triumph Register will be hosting their 32nd annual Gathering of British Motorcars this Sunday, September 9th. Details are at our Website. w; /html/triumphs/2012-09/msg00043.html (9,932 bytes)
43. Re: [TR] wet and dry (score: 1): Author: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:19:34 -0400; My Gosh - That could be a good Halloween car. Scratch it and it bleeds red! Alex Thomson A stag I'm working on was poorly resprayed from red to blue. My hunch is the guy who did it didn't prep very w; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00148.html (11,814 bytes)
44. Re: [TR] VTR 2012 Travel Kit (score: 1): Author: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:15:18 -0400; Some baling wire or other soft steel wire is handy for exhaust system ties-ups, broken generator brackets, etc. Also, why would you return the electric fuel pump just because it wasn't used on this p; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00217.html (13,432 bytes)
45. Re: [TR] Early TR4 Steering Rack Question (score: 1): Author: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:16:44 -0400; Chip - Worm and sector steering boxes often have some play built into the system when the gears are at sharp steering angles. This way, since most of the wear occurs at straight angles, the lash adju; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00274.html (10,900 bytes)
46. Re: [TR] Topping off gear box and diff (score: 1): Author: "Alex & Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 05:29:02 -0400; Stupid question I guess - What's a Rhino Clamp? Anything like a sky hook? Alex Thomson --Original Message-- From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of; /html/triumphs/2012-11/msg00017.html (12,452 bytes)
47. Re: [TR] Tail Weight (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:15:44 -0500; Interesting. That was definitely a late, after-the-fact change since the national speed limit of 55 was enacted either in the Fall of 1973 or slightly later if I remember correctly. Connecticut had a; /html/triumphs/2012-12/msg00068.html (9,568 bytes)
48. Re: [TR] polarity question (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:26:52 -0500; A couple of thoughts - 1. The ignition coil will need to be reversed. 2. You may need a new regulator that is designed for the negative ground. I'm guessing that this project involves a generator. Al; /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00127.html (9,441 bytes)
49. Re: [TR] TR3 Gear Ratios (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:49:57 -0500; My brother installed the rack & pinion kit on a TR3A and the difference was unimaginable. With the kit, you could actually steer the car, effort was half of what it was and you could keep it straight; /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00276.html (10,044 bytes)
50. Re: [TR] Battery trickle charger (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:14:36 -0500; I have several chargers, including a fairly new Sears 10 amp automatic and a NAPA 3 amp unit that is at least twenty five years old (It still has the Balkamp name). I try to do a charger rotation, pl; /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00326.html (11,235 bytes)
51. Re: [TR] Battery trickle charger (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:02:27 -0500; When using two sixes in series, it's extremely important to have identically sized batteries so they charge evenly from the regular vehicle charging system. When using a plug in charger, you can use; /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00344.html (14,123 bytes)
52. Re: [TR] When to rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:49:03 -0400; I wonder if some industries were ahead of others when it came to engineering and providing long-term value and reliability. When the John Deere model A and B row crop tractors were introduced in 1934; /html/triumphs/2013-03/msg00101.html (12,297 bytes)
53. Re: [TR] Wheel bearing grease packer (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:27:46 -0400; I do have a bearing packer - it looks like two flying saucers, one bigger than the other. It also has been in the cabinet, unused for 5 years, even though we re-did all of the wheel bearings on at le; /html/triumphs/2013-03/msg00229.html (10,941 bytes)
54. Re: [TR] The good, the bad, the ?? (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:02:46 -0400; I like the current format. When I need help or suggestions, they show up within a day or less from when I post to the list. Also, I can very quickly decide if other subject areas are something for me; /html/triumphs/2013-04/msg00042.html (11,434 bytes)
55. Re: [TR] Test (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 11:14:29 -0400; Got it. Test ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/aljlthomson@charter.net ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://ww; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00010.html (8,685 bytes)
56. Re: [TR] oil pan plug (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 21:42:53 -0400; If it is a pipe thread type of plug, use a thread sealant called RectorSeal. It is used for LP, Natural Gas and various types of petroleum joints. It is gasoline and oil resistant and will stay somew; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00275.html (10,108 bytes)
57. Re: [TR] Alternator mounting (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 20:31:41 -0400; It would make more sense if the pictures came through. Alex Thomson List, I don't believe I understand the problem. Here's the message I received regarding the alternator mounting. Can anyone shed an; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00346.html (9,478 bytes)
58. Re: [TR] Engine Install (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 18:14:32 -0400; Jim - I installed an engine/transmission combination into our TR6 using a tractor loader as the hoist. I'm not saying I would recommend it to others, but that's what we had at the time. Definitely a; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00376.html (10,285 bytes)
59. Re: [TR] TR3 Gear Reduction Starters (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:23:45 -0400; We sourced one for out TR6 from Gustafson Specialty. It has worked great. Not sure if they sell directly but I think they were happy to sell to a local shop. They advertise in all major LBC magazines; /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00043.html (10,355 bytes)
60. Re: [TR] Household TR 'Tools' (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:53:31 -0400; I have always collected "caplugs" that are often installed on the ends of new hydraulic hoses, tank openings or any other area that the manufacturer wants to protect. These are handy for plugging fue; /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00086.html (10,440 bytes)

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