- 61. Re: [TR] Rebuilding master brake cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:31:52 -0700 (PDT)
- Better: buy a new one from Dave Bean Engineering. The cast alloy master cylinders are very difficult to hone to a suitable finish at home. By my calculations, the hassle involved in removing it agai
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00083.html (7,328 bytes)
- 62. Re: [TR] Missing at high revs TR4A (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:34:00 -0700 (PDT)
- Are you using the stock manifold with PCV valve intact? If so, then the #3 is where the oil blowby will be deposited, causing soot and eventually wet fouling. You can, for a while, help the problem
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00413.html (7,583 bytes)
- 63. [TR] Fiamm/Hella air horns on TR4-TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:45:23 -0700 (PDT)
- I've had a couple of the "all in one" Fiamm air horns - the compact ones that mount the horns directly to the compressor body. They're really not very good. They draw a lot of current (10A or more) a
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00105.html (6,790 bytes)
- 64. [TR] Speaking of Lucas and lighting...(tinting glass) (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:35:55 -0700 (PDT)
- Stained glass artists use various spray-on dyes when they don't have just the right color of glass. You might try that avenue... chris _______________________________________________ This list suppor
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00395.html (7,070 bytes)
- 65. Re: [TR] TR4A missing. The saga continues.... (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:10:35 -0700 (PDT)
- Do you have a PCV valve? Notice that #3 gets all the engine blowby added via the PCV circuit. If the rings are worn at all, the plug will be less happy. Mine usually foul wet rather than powdery; I h
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00285.html (8,296 bytes)
- 66. [TR] "Automotive News" column re BMW-Triumph (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:17:59 -0700
- They're already selling a 21st century GT6 ... _______________________________________________ This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register http://www.vtr.org Triumphs mailing list Tr
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00590.html (7,148 bytes)
- 67. Re: [TR] TR4A intake manifold trivia question (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:27:19 -0700 (PDT)
- That's where the right angle arm of the throttle linkage goes. For example, part 87 on http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29128 is bolted on with part 89. _________________
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00192.html (7,350 bytes)
- 68. Re: [TR] nuts, bolts and lock washers (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:28:41 -0700 (PDT)
- I ran into this a lot where the exhaust passes nearby - more on the stub axle flanges in the rear of the 4A and GT6 than at the gearbox output or diff input. The bolts in all these applications are
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00237.html (8,009 bytes)
- 69. Re: [TR] heat proof wiring loom tape recommendadtions wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:15:48 -0700 (PDT)
- I recently learned about Rescue Tape: http://www.rescuetape.com/ which, among other things, would make a great wiring loom wrap. _______________________________________________ This list supported in
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00497.html (7,216 bytes)
- 70. Re: [TR] build date of TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:24:04 -0700
- This wasn't a Triumph practice so much as a state DMV practice. The car is titled as of the first sale date. Some dealers/states went so far as to add small embossed plates to the VIN tag (such as t
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00533.html (9,334 bytes)
- 71. Re: [TR] Push or pull (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:38:48 -0700
- On both my GT6+ and TR4A, yes. The GT6+ has a fancy one with a remote thermocouple and and adjustment pot, as well as facility for sensing when the a/c is on and an external override. I mounted the
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00544.html (9,944 bytes)
- 72. Re: [TR] Broken Diff Mounts? (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 21:31:53 -0800 (PST)
- Could be U-joint. Could be the diff mount bushing perishing. Could be the copper thrust washer in the diff melting away from the sulfur in the gear oil... Get under there and find out. If the mount i
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00133.html (7,104 bytes)
- 73. Re: [TR] Electric fan connection (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:22:20 -0800
- Look to the horn relay; there's a good source of fused 12V there. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html This list supported in part by the V
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00230.html (6,981 bytes)
- 74. Re: [TR] loss of damper oil (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:37:13 -0800 (PST)
- Dave Massey gave you good instructions on replacing the O-ring ... but it might not (yet) be obvious that you can remove the piston by "simply" removing the dashpot cover and lifting out the entire a
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00528.html (7,325 bytes)
- 75. Re: [TR] posidrive vs phillips (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:07:10 -0800
- I bought my Posidrive drivers from the Snap-On man, almost 20 years ago now. I bet you can find them elsewhere now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posidrive The difference is the depth of the slots. Th
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00547.html (7,763 bytes)
- 76. Re: [TR] GT6+ Running Hot Part 2 (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:05:16 -0800
- I made a huge difference in Bubba's cabin temperature by pulling out all the carpets and carpet underlayment, and replacing the rotted jute with mylarized bubble wrap. There's a trade name for this t
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00254.html (7,569 bytes)
- 77. Re: [TR] leather steering wheel cover (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:16:21 -0800 (PST)
- Look for the brand "Wheelskins" - I've been using them for 20 years or more. They should be able to cut any size you need if it's not available on the shelf. I recall the default being to lace these
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00482.html (8,133 bytes)
- 78. Re: [TR] Shoulder belts for TR4A (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 09:52:24 -0800 (PST)
- I'll second the recommendation for Andover - they have a good selectoin at fair prices. Wesco Performance is another good choice. Moss and TRF used to sell Britax retractables that echoed the TR6 ins
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00026.html (8,373 bytes)
- 79. Re: [TR] TR6 "Clanky" rearend (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:27:31 -0700 (PDT)
- This is almost certainly due to wear in the copper-faced spherical thrust washers that adjust the clearance of the pinion gears. They wear over time, often in part due to the use of the "wrong" oil (
- /html/triumphs/2008-03/msg00244.html (7,803 bytes)
- 80. Re: [TR] Tape Question (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:33:11 -0700 (PDT)
- Rescue Tape is good stuff, but I'm pretty sure it's not what the factory used! British Wiring (http://britishwiring.com/) has a selection of tapes, including "self-bonding PVC harness tape" that is n
- /html/triumphs/2008-03/msg00381.html (7,279 bytes)
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