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141. Re: Wheel Paint for 76 TR6b Steel Wheels (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:03:45 EDT; Check with other PC houses. There are different formulations of Powder. Some are more UV resistant than others. But if it were me, I'd go with the glossy. Between the trim rings and the center caps t; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00788.html (8,978 bytes)
142. Re: OT question (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 07:45:36 EDT; Ever notice that they usually show the removal of a bunged up screw from a piece of wood furniture? Did you notice that I answered a question with a question? Dave (or is it?) == This list supported; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00821.html (7,167 bytes)
143. Re: Heater Control Valve Failure? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:38:00 EDT; Get a new valve. There is a diaphragm in there that seals the valve and this diaphragm has failed after 35 years of faithful service. Most people I know have encountered this including myself. Some h; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00849.html (8,121 bytes)
144. Re: Heater Control Valve Failure? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:14:19 EDT; True, but if you unscrew the radiator cap (wait for the car to cool a bit) there should be almost no residual pressure on the system and if you are using the heater (and if you are near sea level) th; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00864.html (7,664 bytes)
145. Re: I'm putting a 1.9 TDI turbo in my TR like TeriAnn . . . (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:59:28 EDT; I don't think it will be leather and frenchfries but rather Hunan Pork and Crab Rangoon. Those guys should PAY you to drive around inflicting the general population with a bad case of the munchies. D; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00885.html (7,801 bytes)
146. Re: Tenax Question (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 10:02:40 EST; This may be an apples/oranges comparison. The aluminium frame may have a larger sectional dimension and the Tenax's may be mounted further out from the glass, or the glass may be cut slightly smaller; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00925.html (9,352 bytes)
147. Re: TR Brake Question (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 10:14:34 EST; 100 PSI in a system that normally operates at a thousand or more is not much. The fact that they move at all is a good sign. The fact that they move with different amounts of force may be more due to; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00927.html (9,012 bytes)
148. Re: Installing a cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:10:50 EST; The preferred method is to install it in the negative battery lead. (assuming a negative ground vehicle). In this way if a terminal accidentally contacts the car chassis it only completes the circuit; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00966.html (7,381 bytes)
149. Re: Back-up hood release (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 20:35:50 EDT; I have a turn-the-knob style on my TR6 which clears the hood quite nicely. And I have a fairly tall battery. However, you may have an even taller battery. So check clearances. And the knife-switch st; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00043.html (7,760 bytes)
150. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 20:57:35 EDT; Sounds like the plug used in Austin Healeys. A friend of mine ground down a 3/8 ratchet wrench to fit. Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00044.html (8,675 bytes)
151. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:03:45 EDT; Nope. It was a ratchet wrench. I say it. He ground the side opposite the detent ball and one of the other sides. Not real pretty but it works. And when it breaks, take it back to Sears for a replacem; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00064.html (9,326 bytes)
152. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:04:14 EDT; Well, I was only kidding when I said that. Only a numbskull would grind on anything more than a Harbor Frieght wrench. Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00087.html (9,544 bytes)
153. Re: feelings of dread (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:12:43 EDT; How very true. The best we can provide is anecdotal evidence. All the folks subscribing to this list own or have owned less than 1% of the cars produced and only a small proportion of us have encount; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00088.html (8,491 bytes)
154. Re: 83mm/86mm Heads (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:32:18 EDT; I've met Steve and no, I can not. ;-) Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00089.html (7,120 bytes)
155. Re: Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:35:24 EDT; the first thing to try is the easiest. Position the car where it will not hit anything should it lurch forward. Then put the car in fourth gear. Press firmly on the brakes and depress the clutch and; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00091.html (7,564 bytes)
156. Re: feelings of dread (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 12:32:40 EDT; I'm not belittling the list. Far from it. As you remember, my parting shot was that turning to the list for help and advice is better than not doing so. What I am saying is that any particular answer; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00119.html (8,924 bytes)
157. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 12:39:13 EDT; Some folks treat tools as works of art. Others treat them as a starting point. The same friend of mine sawed down the middle of the handle of a box end wrench so it would slip over the cap tube of th; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00120.html (9,269 bytes)
158. Re: Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 12:44:39 EDT; Sure it is, as long as he drives it regularly. It's the sitting for 3 months that's the problem. These cars hate to be ignored like that. ;-) Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00121.html (6,976 bytes)
159. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:27:06 EDT; I didn't used to be that way. I've got some fine Craftsman tools from way back. I also have some fine tooles that say Ace Hardware on them. Better than the WalMart stuff I have. Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00123.html (8,440 bytes)
160. Re: feelings of dread (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:31:16 EDT; 1% may be more than most surveys but most surveys pick their samples scientifically to represent the population in general (or at least the target population in general). Out 1% sample is a sample of; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00124.html (7,749 bytes)

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