- 1. [TR] 15 * 6 VTO wheels (score: 219)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 07:37:14 -0800
- Hi Bob, I think a 6" wide wheel is too wide for a 165 tire. Good choices would appear to be: 195/70R15 (though appears to be mostly a light truck size) 205/65R15 (nearly an identical diameter as a 16
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00351.html (8,797 bytes)
- 2. [TR] TR4A - Body Side Molding Install (score: 219)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:37:50 -0700
- Hi Guy, It has been a while since in installed mine, but I don't recall any special problems, it just snaps on. The special clip is the last one on the door, it goes where the trim is tapering down,
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00583.html (9,549 bytes)
- 3. [TR] TR4A - Installing Dan Master's Harness - Question (score: 219)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:00:22 -0700
- Hi Guy, I believe you should use the output of that relay to activate the solenoid. It isn't big enough to carry the current for the starter. It is just there to lighten the load on the starter switc
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00639.html (9,792 bytes)
- 4. [TR] exhaust temps (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 20:08:19 -0800
- I've purchased a wide-band O2 sensor to install in my car. They say that the sensor shouldn't see an exhaust temp over 1300 F, and that the housing shouldn't get over 900 F. But I have no idea what m
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00355.html (7,577 bytes)
- 5. [TR] Proper gasket installation (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:13:33 -0800
- What is the proper/recommended procedure for installing various gaskets? In particular, I'm reinstalling my thermostat cover and water pump. These gaskets are like thin kraft paper, and obviously are
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00408.html (8,347 bytes)
- 6. [TR] Proper gasket installation (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:21:37 -0800
- Thanks everyone for the suggestions. All are more rigid than a typical brown paper bag, and the thickness seems to vary. Looking in my big stash of gaskets, I do have water pump gaskets almost as thi
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00414.html (10,266 bytes)
- 7. [TR] TR4 / 4A Commission Number Plates -- LBS or KILOS? (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:01:16 -0800
- Hi Geo, My plate is so original that the printing is no longer there (it was that way when I got it in 1980, probably due to brake fluif). Anyway, the stamping for that spot says "2660". -Darrell --
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00632.html (8,373 bytes)
- 8. [TR] Commission plates and VIN re-stamping (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:06:47 -0800
- And, at least going by the plate in my car, down a few pints before stamping, so you can replicate the alignment! -Darrell -- Darrell Walker 66 TR4A IRS CTC67956L Vancouver, WA, USA
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00636.html (7,755 bytes)
- 9. [TR] non-contact laser thermometer (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:52:13 -0800
- Also pay attention to the area they measure over, it isn't just the point the laser hits. Mine, at least, covers a circle with a diameter roughly equal to the distance between the thermometer and the
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00344.html (9,616 bytes)
- 10. [TR] Some parts for sale (TR4A) (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:40:53 -0800
- I've installed the Moss supercharger kit on my TR4A, and have some parts that I don't need. I'll get pictures posted some time, but if you are interested that might increase my motivation! These are
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00474.html (8,791 bytes)
- 11. [TR] What do you use to clean greasy parts? (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:06:24 -0800
- Hi Chris, The system I used the last time was: 1. Wipe as much as possible off with paper towels (lots of paper towels). 2. Spray with Simple Green or citrus-based degreaser, wipe with more paper tow
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00483.html (9,489 bytes)
- 12. [TR] What do you use to clean greasy parts? (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:00:31 -0800
- I used to have one. I used kerosene in it. -Darrell
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00487.html (9,905 bytes)
- 13. [TR] For sale - CA black license plates - unissued/unused (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:06:03 -0800
- I have a pair of CA black license plates for sale. The number is "PRC 122". I bought these about 20 years ago, intending to register my 66 TR4A under California's Year of Manufacture program (the ori
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00364.html (8,393 bytes)
- 14. [TR] For sale - CA black license plates - unissued/unused (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:53:43 -0800
- Hi Phil, I think there are two factors at work. If you are buying a car with them, it probably means that it has lived its life in California, and probably will be much less rusty than some other are
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00366.html (8,909 bytes)
- 15. [TR] [Autojumble] For sale - CA black license plates - unissued/unused (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:17:04 -0800
- Hi Randall, I don't know. I purchased them from someone dealing in used plates. -Darrell
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00369.html (8,125 bytes)
- 16. [TR] squeaky front suspension TR3 (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:33:07 -0700
- Hi Frank, As I understand it, the stock rubber bushing are not supposed to rotate (the motion is accommodated by the elasticity of the bushing). You could try some silicone spray, but I would look to
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00457.html (7,674 bytes)
- 17. [TR] TR3, TR4, Moss Supercharger (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:01:22 -0700
- Hi Will, I purchased the Moss kit for my TR4A in January, and have had it installed now for a couple of months. I have not had a lot of time driving it, but I'm quite happy with the performance, both
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00398.html (8,391 bytes)
- 18. [TR] V-6_swap (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:20:28 -0700
- He's now putting in an EcoTec: http://bowtie6.com/ -Darrell
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00412.html (8,489 bytes)
- 19. [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 5, Issue 141 (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:38:02 -0700
- On Apr 27, 2011, at 2:35 PM, <spamiam at comcast.net> <spamiam at comcast.net> wrote: Thanks! Yes. I had an idea of venting into the air cleaner, but ultimately decided just to go with the road draft
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00415.html (7,868 bytes)
- 20. [TR] Heritage certificate question (score: 206)
- Author: darrellw at ipns.com (Darrell Walker)
- Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 12:23:38 -0700
- I want to order a Heritage Certificate for my new TR8. Looking at the web order form (http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/store/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29782), there is an opti
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00283.html (7,799 bytes)
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