- 81. [TR] Passing of a Triumph friend (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:24 -0400 (EDT)
- I certainly hope so, it would be a suiting reward for his contributions to the hobby. RIP John. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00388.html (8,298 bytes)
- 82. [TR] Seen: White TR6 (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:29:02 -0400 (EDT)
- So I was decending the Pike's Peak Highway (about the 13,000 foot level) when what should I spy with my little eye coming the other way? A nice white TR6 with a hardtop. Are you on the list? Did you
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00459.html (6,833 bytes)
- 83. [TR] TR4A - Hydraulic Push Rod Advice (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 21:06:30 -0400 (EDT)
- You are confusing pushrod length and lever length. A longer pushrod doesn't change the relationship between pedal travel and master cylinder piston travel. The only thing it changes is the position o
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00010.html (8,732 bytes)
- 84. [TR] [TR} tire pressures (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 15:09:38 -0400 (EDT)
- Yes but with oversteer you get to reflect on what you did wrong. ;-) Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00018.html (7,845 bytes)
- 85. [TR] 65 mph (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:35:56 -0400 (EDT)
- Did I tell you about the time I drove my TR6 up Pike's Peak only to see two Model T's already up there? I got pictures. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00168.html (8,819 bytes)
- 86. [TR] 65 mph (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:07:55 -0400 (EDT)
- Well, yeah but, back then Pike's Peak wasn't quite so high. Did you have a doughnut? Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00172.html (8,788 bytes)
- 87. [TR] 1972 Triumph TR6 Clutch Master cylinder leaking - Followup installat... (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:50:11 -0400 (EDT)
- If you replaced a .75 inch diameter master with a .7 inch cylinder then you've lost some motion at the slave end. Try using the hole closest to the pivot and see if that helps. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00175.html (9,142 bytes)
- 88. [TR] TR4A - Driving w/Overdrive (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:11:52 -0400 (EDT)
- If you ask 10 list members you will get 12 opinions on how and when to use the overdrive. Here's mine: Use it as if it were another gear (which is what it is). If you are loafing along and want to up
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00210.html (8,609 bytes)
- 89. [TR] To restore or not restore, that is the question (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:30:43 -0400 (EDT)
- Never ever ever undertake a restoration expecting to break even. The numbers never work out. The two reasons to do a restoration are 1) sentimental attachment to the vehicle and 2) the enjoyment of t
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00212.html (11,199 bytes)
- 90. [TR] TR250 Diff (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:39:58 -0400 (EDT)
- This would be an optimum opportunity to change to the Goodparts differential upgrade. http://goodparts.com/shop/index.php?categoryID=16 It may even be cheaper than rebuilding the one you have. If it
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00217.html (7,683 bytes)
- 91. [TR] TR3 rear wheel noise (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 17:46:22 -0500 (EST)
- Are you sure it is the rear? Disc brakes are notirious for squeeling if everthing is not quite right. Also, did your old wheel cylinders leak? Are your new cylinders leaking? brake fluid on the shoes
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00447.html (7,731 bytes)
- 92. [TR] TR3 question (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 22:04:12 -0500 (EST)
- I'm slowly making progress on the 57 TR3. I bought a new ground strap and I can't remember where it gets attached. (Actually, the car was so patched up I'm sure it was not connected per factory anywa
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00456.html (7,679 bytes)
- 93. [TR] TR3 question (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 07:47:01 -0500 (EST)
- Thanks. The strap I got was quite a bit longer so it gave the impression that it should have a longer reach. (Some components removed for clarity, indeed. Between the cross member, steering column an
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00466.html (7,844 bytes)
- 94. [TR] Handbrake warning light (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:13:33 -0500 (EST)
- Naaa. Over-engineering would be putting a strain gauge in the parking brake cable and building an electronic circuit to indicate when it is applying tension on the shoes. And once you do that you may
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00468.html (8,524 bytes)
- 95. [TR] TR3 Maradyne Heater (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:25:37 -0500 (EST)
- The fact that your supply pipe is only warm and your return pipe is cold suggests a coolant flow restriction. If the heater core itself is flowing freely then check the supply and return paths. The s
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00469.html (10,455 bytes)
- 96. [TR] 1972 Triumph TR6 spark plug question (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 13:24:04 -0500 (EST)
- Did you verify the gauge reading? Maybe the engine is getting up to temperature but the gauge is reading low. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00477.html (9,186 bytes)
- 97. [TR] 1972 Triumph TR6 spark plug question (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:17:07 -0500 (EST)
- Usually it is the opposite problem. When the voltage stabilizer goes out the gauge reads high. I'll wager it is your temp sender. Good luck. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00480.html (8,689 bytes)
- 98. [TR] TR3 Maradyne Heater (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:51:47 -0500 (EST)
- Wait a minute! You live in Florida and you upgraded your heater!???? Why? Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00511.html (9,239 bytes)
- 99. [TR] Transmission re-build/service (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:20:37 -0500 (EST)
- Which is what happened to my TR3 transmission. But it happened so quickly I think there was something caught in the ring causing it to drag and overheat. Probably a silicone dingleberry as the PO use
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00555.html (9,548 bytes)
- 100. [TR] Was : Transmission re-build/service Now Synchro's (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:12:11 -0500 (EST)
- But in fourth gear there is no motion between the gear and hub that would wear out the fourth gear synchro. That could make for premature wear in the second and third gear synchro but not the fourth.
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00569.html (9,319 bytes)
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