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81. Re: head is off! (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 19:37:52 EST; I think what you are seeing is the crimp of the head gasket. It is not typical to sleeve a cast iron block unless it is a repair of a badly scored cylinder in which case they woul line only the bad c; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00359.html (7,140 bytes)
82. Re: Mystery Year TR3 on eBay? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 07:41:36 EST; Interesting. It looks like it has the later, square corner'd doors but still lacks the raised boot lid and bonnet hinge attach points. But in primer it's hard to tell. Another test is whether the rea; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00409.html (7,863 bytes)
83. Re: Mystery Year TR3 on eBay? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:05:47 EST; After closer scrutiny I noticed what others have in that the body has the raised hinge mounting points but the boot lid does not. It also is pre-58 with the budget lock holes as Randall pointed out.; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00410.html (8,024 bytes)
84. Re: Motorhead 101 - A Mitsuoka for you? NOT! (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:02:31 EST; We are the very model of a British car enthusiast. We drive around in cars forever leaking oil, fuel and rust. We always carry spanners and tools of any manner We fiddle every weekend like a proper c; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00450.html (8,175 bytes)
85. Re: TR3A pulling an engine (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:11:29 EST; In terms of boat anchors, a big Healey dwarfs anything to come out of Coventry. Dave == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00451.html (7,675 bytes)
86. Re: Motorhead 101 - A Mitsuoka for you? NOT! (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 13:05:40 EST; They don't call me Longfellow for nuthin'. In fact, they don't call me that at all. Dave == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00458.html (8,095 bytes)
87. Re: It's a Shame (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:34:37 EST; If it will help, we will send you greasy car parts which you can handle and avoid this shameful situation. But how to get them past the warden? Maybe we can disguise them as flowers. Dave == This lis; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00479.html (7,601 bytes)
88. Re: All I could find was............ (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:05:43 EST; Satch Carlson, who used to write for Autoweek, wrote, after a trip to England, that this is, in fact, untrue. He said the British drink beer at room temperature and since the whole place is heated wi; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00508.html (7,527 bytes)
89. Re: TR3 liners (removed) (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:12:43 EST; Seems to me this is exactly what the designers had in mind. The bottom end is robust enough to last some 200,000 miles with periodic replacement of the bearings but the piston rings, being of the met; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00509.html (8,304 bytes)
90. Re: TRF Loan ... (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:40:41 EST; Since I am embarking on a TR3 ground-up I, too, am considering this avenue. It is not risk-free but I figure that money spent on restoring an old British car is pretty much disposed income anyway an; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00529.html (8,138 bytes)
91. Re: Ammeter hookup? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:01:32 EST; Yes, you can. But to be sure it isn't hooked up backwards turn on the lights afterwards and observe whether the ammeter needle indicates discharge (preferable) or charge (not preferable). If it shows; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00531.html (7,471 bytes)
92. Re: TRF Loan ... (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:09:12 EST; I'll spare the details but basically it is a cash loan to TRF (or CAR). You will receive a monthly interest check amounting to 10% interest per year and after 5 years you will receive a check for the; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00533.html (7,655 bytes)
93. Re: powdercoating vs galvanising chassis (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:00:25 EST; Dip galvanizing will coat surfaces that the other finishes will not. Those being the inside of the frame members. Most rust originates inside where water can be trapped. The trick is finding a dip ga; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00549.html (7,175 bytes)
94. Re: Being single has it's advantages (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:38:26 EST; Not necessarily. Before boiling begins dissolved gasses will come out of solution (just as in an open bottle of pop). And as Randall pointed out, the boiling point will deviate from the textbook 212F; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00571.html (8,756 bytes)
95. Re: Donald Malling (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:41:06 EST; It is a sad day for the Triumph community. You father was a stoic figure as he never once mentioned his condition. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say he will be missed. Dave Massey == This lis; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00572.html (7,444 bytes)
96. Re: Leaking Strombergs (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:09:06 EST; The leak is not likely to sort itself out. It is leaking because the O-rings have lost their elasticity and are no longer sealing. If anything they will become even harder as time goes by. I changed; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00585.html (7,601 bytes)
97. Re: Ridiculous TR4 questions again. (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 11:11:23 EST; If anyone can authoritatively state the advantages of multiple copies of a given model car, it is Andy. ;-) Dave Massey 57 TR3 71 TR6 80 TR8 == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Regi; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00626.html (7,440 bytes)
98. Re: Rookie Doing TR6 Rear Trailing Arm Bushings and Springs - (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:35:12 EST; Drilling out the rubber is an excellent way to remove the old bushings and it is not that hard. Pick a drill bit that is a little bit smaller than the space between the steel sleeve and the arm. Once; /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00680.html (8,112 bytes)
99. Re: Sticky carb piston (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 14:37:00 EDT; The easiest and hence the first test to try is removing the dashpot piston (on the end of the cap). If there is no change then remove the dome and piston and inspect the diaghram. If the diaghram loo; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00007.html (7,266 bytes)
100. Re: TR250 Drive Shaft (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 19:52:38 EDT; Yes. Any movement is too much. Many times a bad U-joint cannot be diagnosed with it still non the car but once removed it becomes apparent. It is a common U-joint and should be available from any car; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00013.html (9,046 bytes)

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