- 1. Re: Watkins Glen (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:21:39 -0400
- When was the last time 147 Triumphs turned out for a race? It was a GREAT event. Allen Hess Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
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- 2. Re: Watkins Glen (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:35:22 -0400
- not yet that I know of. Check these web sites later: http://www.svra.com/ http://www.mgvr.org/ Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
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- 3. Watkins Glen photos (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 20:37:57 -0400
- FYI, photos of the Watkins Glen vintage races can be seen at http://www.motorsport.com/photos/select.asp? S=VINTAGE&E=Watkins_Glen_Vintage/Grand_Prix_Fest&Y=2004 Check out the new British Cars Forum:
- /html/triumphs/2004-09/msg00769.html (6,595 bytes)
- 4. TR3 Crapped Out Again (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 10:10:40 -0400
- This sounds much like my experience with a bad coil Allen Hess TR4
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- 5. Re: White Paint for early TR4 dash (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 09:15:47 -0500
- The early TR4 dash is not "crackle" and is one piece unless the glove box door counts as two. I presume the dash is out of the car. I painted my own as another suggested -- had one spray can mixed up
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- 6. RE: TR horns (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 10:23:35 -0500
- Yes, I've done it. Grind off the rivets and punch them out. The pot metal and other parts corrode and then things don't work. I can't remember if there is a paper gasket inside--I either made one and
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00869.html (7,160 bytes)
- 7. RE: Rear Hub Puller - Churchhill copy (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:45:31 -0500
- The one thing I have not seen in this discussion is that after doing the above, you hit the bolt smartly with a BF hammer. My hubs jumped off the axle (solid axle TR4). Learned this from my Dad. If
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- 8. Re: Rear Hub Puller - Churchhill copy (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:08:50 -0500
- The hammer is applied to the hub puller screw, which I thought was clear and someone else indicated that they used the same method. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register ==
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- 9. RE: hood release TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:54:30 -0400
- It may not be the cable. Even if it is sticking, you should be able to push it fully in. The plunger (?) on the hood may be adjusted too short and not captured fully by the latch. It is screwed into
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00275.html (6,879 bytes)
- 10. TR4 crank thrust washers (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 15:07:12 -0400
- Does anyone know the actual thickness of a new standard size crankshaft thrust washer for the TR3 - 4A engine? Or, the .005 oversize washers? I am doing rod bearings and will put in new thrust washer
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- 11. Re: TR4 top frame paint (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 09:45:49 -0400
- I chose a universal color from my paint shop's catalog. It is Spectramaster Yellow YS320. Mixed in a spray can, Tempo Custom Color, Universal Blend. Year's later I see that this may not be enough inf
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- 12. Re: British or SAE (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 08:31:50 -0400
- One specific part which I recently discovered is the brake adjuster on an MGB. After getting the stuck adjuster screw out, I was going to clean up the threads with a tap. The tap just didn't want to
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00367.html (7,433 bytes)
- 13. Re:To Powder Coat or not to Powder Coat? (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 10:09:43 -0400
- A friend with an MG Midget and Rostyle wheels had them powder coated and a year or two later the finish had cracked and checked. The powder coater did them over. I have no idea if this might be typic
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- 14. Re: TR3 engine stutter (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 13:45:56 -0500
- All of the previously stated problems/solutions may be relevant but, the TR3, 4 doesn't have an automatic choke like American cars or computer controlled fuel injection like modern cars. In other wo
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00129.html (7,681 bytes)
- 15. RE: AR to re-introduce Silverstone wheel (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 14:37:41 -0500
- I have a set of AR Silverstones and this is not it. The center section is all wrong. These are Panasport, Minilite copies. Allen Hess
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- 16. RE: AR to re-introduce Silverstone wheel (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 11:32:01 -0500
- I sent an e-mail to AR expressing my disappointment that the design wasn't true to the original. They replied! It seems the change is to allow them to accommodate the most bolt patterns and offsets.
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- 17. RE: TR4A oil filter cannister color (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:48:54 -0500
- If the TR4A is the same as the 4, try Plasti-kote Engine Enamel "Alpine Green No. 225"
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- 18. Re: wide/narrow belt (excuses) (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 12:31:12 -0500
- The wide belt fits easily on my TR 4 with new motor mounts. Allen Hess
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- 19. Re: TR4 radiator Question (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 20:48:08 -0500
- My TR4 has the long neck and NO crank hole, CT13678L Alllen Hess
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- 20. Re: four rings on a TR3 motor (score: 1)
- Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 21:00:09 -0500
- It is supposed to have a 4th ring. That's what is in my TR4--of course I bought those pistons and liners way back when you could just go to the local foreign car parts store (BAP Geon, Beck Arnley?)
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