- 1. RE: Seeking Advice re Gearbox/OD (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 1995 09:12:00 -0700
- This may be a common problem? I also have had extensive problems with 3ed slipping out, even after a rebuild. (TR6 without overdrive.) Something about a thrust bearing and a recommendation not to ke
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00214.html (8,215 bytes)
- 2. Re: Shop Manual (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 18:21:03 -0700
- Yes, or at least a manual very close to the shop manual. I highly recommend "The Complete Official Triumph TR6 & TR250" from Robert Bentley, 872 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Mass. 02139. Availab
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00426.html (7,225 bytes)
- 3. Re: Aviation gas/reply to address (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 1995 07:19:07 -0700
- To the best of my knowledge there is no problem with using aviation gas except for the cost. Aviation gas has a lower vapor pressure than auto gas (great for high altitudes) and, generally, a higher
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00296.html (8,090 bytes)
- 4. Re: Return of the unleaded thread (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 08:28:27 -0700
- Perhaps; however burnt exhaust valves are most often caused by setting the exhaust valve clearance too tight or by too lean a fuel mixture. Tighter clearance will make the engine less noisy but allo
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00358.html (9,023 bytes)
- 5. Re: Return of the unleaded thread (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 08:27:47 -0700
- The recommendation I get from the "experts" is to set the valves on the loose side (increased clearance). That may not give maximum power but should be best for valve life - at least that makes sens
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00414.html (10,033 bytes)
- 6. RE: Hesitant TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 1995 22:47:14 -0700
- I had a similar problem. In my case it turned out to be a bad intake manifold gasket. Good luck. Ernest Janzen '74 TR6
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00456.html (7,120 bytes)
- 7. Re: Compression (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 12:20:57 -0800
- I'll reply since it appears no one else may have. All of us other TR6 owners are probably just envious. I think 180 (I assume pounds) is very good, actually excellent. It makes me suspect the engine
- /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00536.html (7,191 bytes)
- 8. Re: TRF Xmas catalog (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 1995 09:03:41 -0800
- How do you get such good mail service? My copy showed up 12/26. Ernest Janzen '74 TR6
- /html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00379.html (7,415 bytes)
- 9. Re: TR6 seats (score: 1)
- Author: bc620@scn.org (Ernest G. Janzen)
- Date: Wed, 6 Mar 1996 07:39:22 -0800
- Hello, The levers should be on the door side (or outside). If they are on the tunnel side they are probably next to impossible to activate. I had a mechanic put mine in incorrectly once and I really
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00155.html (7,129 bytes)
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