- 101. [TR] Any advice on mounting and refurbishment of hard top - TR4 TR6? (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:51:16 -0500 (EST)
- Nope. Maybe it was Perfect Plastics (?) in PA. If you can figure out who made it check with them. Else check the J C Whitney catalog and see if you can match the profile. Dang! That's the only one I
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00621.html (9,719 bytes)
- 102. [TR] Skirted thermostats (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:04:36 -0500 (EST)
- I thihnk Randall's point is that skirt or no skirt, if your car is not reaching operating temperature the thermostat is either stuck open or opening too soon. Try a $5 autoparts store thermostat and
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00692.html (10,200 bytes)
- 103. [TR] 6 won't run below 1500 rpm revisited... (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:31:35 -0500 (EST)
- If connecting the vacuum retard line makes the idle increase and removing it causes it to drop then I suspect you are actually connecting it to the vacuum advance module (if you car is so equipped).
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00704.html (9,517 bytes)
- 104. [TR] water wetter (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:13:08 -0500 (EST)
- I'm trying to think how water wetter will reduce coolant temperatures. I suppose it improves heat transfer from the coolant to the radiator tubes but won't it also improve heat transfer from the head
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00717.html (9,499 bytes)
- 105. [TR] water wetter (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:13:48 -0500 (EST)
- I was half being sarcastic but my point is that it does more than increase the heat transfer at the rejection point it increases it at the source. And if you have issues with coolant temp it is likel
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00731.html (8,934 bytes)
- 106. [TR] TR3 windshield wiper wheelbox (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:58:25 -0500 (EST)
- I don't think you have to remove the heater but you will have to remove the glove box. And you may have to disconnect the defroster ducts and maybe even the defroster vents themselves. Still a PITA b
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00736.html (7,904 bytes)
- 107. [TR] Fluid recommendations (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 08:15:50 -0500 (EST)
- Interestingly enough, a technical manual that fell through a time warp from 1,000 years in the future included a glossary that defines "Fluif" as a liquid, typically used as a lubricant. It goes on t
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00409.html (9,313 bytes)
- 108. [TR] Fluid recommendations (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:12:40 -0500 (EST)
- I've been told that all fuel hose sold in recent years is alcohol tolerant. And considering that all the fuel hose on the TR3 is easily accessible, this is not a tough job. The fuel pump diaghram nee
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00419.html (9,861 bytes)
- 109. [TR] TR6 radiator shroud (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:32:20 -0500 (EST)
- That sounds like a personal problem. Keep the hood closed. You can take the Delorean approach and sand it. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00420.html (7,972 bytes)
- 110. [TR] Fluid recommendations (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:42:33 -0500 (EST)
- Well, then I guess it is a good thing to ask when buying. But it is likely that in 2004 there was some stock left over from the pre-gasohol days. These days things might be different. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00422.html (9,248 bytes)
- 111. [TR] Chirping TR3 (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:31:25 -0500 (EST)
- Exhaust leak? Does it change with throttle setting? As things warm up the gaskets may seal up as things expand. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00488.html (7,714 bytes)
- 112. [TR] Wiring loom (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:16:03 -0500 (EST)
- Well, not exactly but testing is pretty straight forward. Assuming you used all the right wire colors all you have to do is use your DVM set to beep (continuity check) and then check all the terminal
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00659.html (9,303 bytes)
- 113. [TR] sort of funny (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:07:48 -0500 (EST)
- Also keeps the poly bushings from squeaking. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00678.html (8,097 bytes)
- 114. [TR] TR3A Leak down test-final findings (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:41:02 -0500 (EST)
- Harm? Probably not. Back when I was in college I had a 65 MGB with a knackered engine. I pulled it apart and found two short skirt pistons and two long skirt pistons. The car ran fine for several yea
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00704.html (8,144 bytes)
- 115. [TR] Beer! (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:00:53 -0500 (EST)
- Stop it! STOP IT! I'm stuck here with nothing better than my Newcastle Brown. Happy Christmas Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00712.html (8,432 bytes)
- 116. [TR] Beer! (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:14:27 -0500 (EST)
- Ah, yes. Good ol' Belhaven. I've sipped a few of those and their Twisted thistle, too. But I have to go to the one and only Scottish pub here in town wich isn't all that bad either. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00713.html (8,634 bytes)
- 117. [TR] Merry Christmas to all (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:22:58 -0500 (EST)
- Hey, Cosmo. Check out this http://www.kingswayrc.com/txtr/ Oct 28 - Nov 2. Bring a costume. The VTR convention that coincides with the Mitty is the South Central Regional in Tulsa. Same weekend, 1200
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00714.html (9,219 bytes)
- 118. [TR] Beer! (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:53:10 -0500 (EST)
- Very true. But they are so well distributed here in the colonies that I'm getting jaded. What I really like about taking holiday in Britian is having a pint of the local bitter at the various pubs, H
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00720.html (8,826 bytes)
- 119. [TR] Beer! (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:41 -0500 (EST)
- Just my opinion (and you know what I say about opinions) but I am not a big fan or hops so I steer clear of IPA's. When looking for TLA's I go for ESB's. Dave Glossary: IPA: India Pale Ale ESB: Extra
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00721.html (8,617 bytes)
- 120. [TR] Merry Christmas to all (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:28:53 -0500 (EST)
- And while you're in the area take an hour or two and visit the Pertified Forest/Painted Desert National Park. For an old boy from the temperate region, very impressive vistas. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00757.html (8,659 bytes)
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