- 101. Re: Harmonic dampener conversions for a TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:33:21 EDT
- Hi Scott, You might check with Ken at British Frame and Engine to see if he offers a conversion specifically for TR6. I'm not familiar with the ATI unit you mentione, but I'd be leary of anything not
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00416.html (7,374 bytes)
- 102. Re: NPT fittings (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 06:15:14 EDT
- Hi David, Teflon tape from the plumbing dept. of the hardware store works great, just get the thin, white type, not the thicker pink. Or, if you prefer, there is a Locktite brand thread sealant in tu
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00487.html (6,922 bytes)
- 103. Re: TR4A Rear Lever Shocks (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 06:32:30 EDT
- Hi Guy, The oil in your shocks has probably thickened. You should be able to move the lever up and down slowly by hand. Replace the oil before testing them. Use shock oil as provided by Moss, etc., o
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00488.html (8,380 bytes)
- 104. Re: Speedo's - No, not the ones you wear (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:54:12 EDT
- Hi Johnnie, Have you lubed the cable? A dry cable is often the problem with erratic, mechanically-driven speedos, on TRs and other vehicles. Just be careful to not overdo the lube. It can work its wa
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00525.html (7,477 bytes)
- 105. Re: weber fuel pressure (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:56:38 EDT
- Hi David, Use 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 lbs of pressure with DCOEs. Alan Myers San Jose, Calif. What's the consensus on fuel psi. I've got a TR250, dyno-ed at 170hp, triple 40DCOE's. I'm currently setting my Ma
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00526.html (6,393 bytes)
- 106. Re: Off-topic question no LBC (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:39:43 EDT
- Hi Mark, If memory serves, the Spanish missions in California were originally spaced up and down the coast one day's horseback ride apart - approximately 25-30 miles, give or take - allowing for terr
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00560.html (8,889 bytes)
- 107. RE: Konig wheels (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 21:44:58 EDT
- Hi Mark, If the offset is the same as Panasports, I don't think you want much wider than 6" wheels on a TR4. Wider wheels would require some modifications, spacers, etc. Even 6" (Panasports) run pret
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00831.html (8,040 bytes)
- 108. Re: HF Blast Cabinet (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 06:38:48 EST
- Hi Dennis, I got my blast cabinet from Airgas (actually their tool division, name of which escapes me right now) and have been quite happy with it. It's large enough to media blast a wheel, although
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00058.html (9,357 bytes)
- 109. Re: TR front axle dust cap removal (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 21:55:01 EST
- Hi Don, <<<<<snippity>>>>>> I plan to weld a nut on the inside of the replacement cap <<<<<<snip>>>>>>>> That's what I did. I also increased the size (#6 to #8 approx.). Works fine. It might be easie
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00234.html (8,109 bytes)
- 110. Re: Request for info! (Fender vents, TR4-6) (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 19:47:34 EST
- Hi Jim, That was a common modification to the works rally and road race TRs, an exhaust vent to let heat out of the engine compartment. It was used as early as the special-build TRS, I believe. Revin
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00263.html (8,387 bytes)
- 111. Re: rear suspension messed with? (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 20:03:38 EST
- Hi Paul, I'm not 100% certain if you are asking about the front mounting or rear mounting for the rear leaf springs. The front mounting is a single, large rubber/metal bushing that's a pretty tight p
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00265.html (8,446 bytes)
- 112. TR3 Spotted crashing... Discovery Channel (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 06:02:34 EST
- Hi all, Last nite the Discovery Channel aired a show called "Tested to Destruction". The show was all about various crash testing performed on cars, trucks, airplanes, trains, etc. They ran trains in
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00299.html (7,817 bytes)
- 113. Re: OD Switch Location (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 06:30:18 EST
- Hi Randall, The shifter knob... That's where my TR4's OD switch is located. It's a momentary button purchased from Radio Shack that's been fitted to one of those aftermarket, leather covered shift kn
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00386.html (8,084 bytes)
- 114. Re: Stuck Hood On TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 06:43:22 EST
- Peter is right. You'd be much better off taking this route and not prying on the hood! Before doing so, try the following: 1. Have someone press down on the hood, right above the latch, while you pul
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00387.html (7,846 bytes)
- 115. Re: TR6 - groove worn into discs (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 06:38:34 EST
- I suggest you put the car up on a rack, with weight on the suspension, and carefully observe the brakes at full right and left steering lock. The backing plate and ends of the control arms often run
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00411.html (7,480 bytes)
- 116. Re: OD Switch Location (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 06:42:18 EST
- Hi Randall, The wires are currently just zip tied to the shaft, on the outside, down into the rubber shifter boot. (I didn't know the TR3 shift lever was hollow! Maybe I should try to find one.) I ha
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00412.html (7,390 bytes)
- 117. Re: Seat Spring Tool (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 07:00:24 EST
- Hi Terry, I think you mean hog rings and hog ring pliers, which can often be found at a good hardware store. Or, try an upholstery supply, maybe even a fabric store that caters to a lot of upholstery
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00446.html (7,113 bytes)
- 118. Re: Gear Reduction Starter (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:52:41 EST
- Hi all, Someone correct me if I'm wrong (like I need to ask), but shouldn't the ring gear be turned around to accomodate the gear reduction starter's opposite engagement method? The ring gear has bev
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00477.html (9,482 bytes)
- 119. Re: RUSTY RAILS (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:57:32 EST
- Hi Paul, Those frame rails were unfinished inside, right from the factory and over time condensation and other moisture gets in there causing a surface scale. Any area that isn't well ventilated and
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00745.html (10,266 bytes)
- 120. Re: layshaft bearings (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 23:26:31 EST
- Hi Tony, My own research on gearbox strengthening agrees with yours. Bushings won't do. Triumph themselves upgraded the gearbox when they put it in the Stag (to accommodate approx. 50% increase in ho
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00795.html (8,299 bytes)
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