- 1. [TR] Special commemmorative car (score: 179)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:19:19 -0400
- I dunno, I would not throw away the new Allard if one was given to me http://www.allardj2x.com/ David '59 TR3a '74 Spitsix John - I have a lot of respect for you, but I really don't see the point in
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00617.html (12,343 bytes)
- 2. [TR] [EXTERNAL] - Re: '3a carb piston getting stuck.... (score: 179)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 11:54:13 +0000
- Carb cleaner to get the dirt and shavings out then Mother?s metal polish. Rubbed that around then carb cleaner again and a dry flannel rag. ? metal polished the piston edge to make sure there was no
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00114.html (9,927 bytes)
- 3. [TR] to loom or not to loom... (score: 179)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:58:17 +0000
- Agreed, my ?3a was a complete replacement and I was glad of it ? the one are to not worry about. Even now, 16yrs later no worries about that part?. For my TR3 the fabric on the old loom had mostly ro
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00195.html (10,205 bytes)
- 4. [TR] TR3 brake pipe source (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 15:41:00 -0400
- When I got my pipes for the '3a I was told copper is actually illegal, that is why the copper coloured steel ones are available David Enlightenment appreciated. All these pipes seem to be plated stee
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00648.html (8,766 bytes)
- 5. [TR] FI gt6 engine (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:20:21 -0400
- Hi all, There was someone on the lists that had taken the top of the zenith carb for a GT6 engine and replaced it with a milled aluminum insert to do fuel injection. I recall it looked almost stock a
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00934.html (7,482 bytes)
- 6. [TR] Customized TR3 (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:38:13 -0500
- It would go down the road very well :-). New paint and coordinated interior and would make a nice 2nd '3 :-). Definition of a sleeper. David TR3a Spitsix
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00618.html (7,878 bytes)
- 7. [TR] what is it??? (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:38:23 -0500
- Along those same lines you guys have seen this one right.... http://www.tomtom.com/en_us/shop/ In the "Map Update Service" section.... :-) But I was trying to figure this one out http://www.tomtom.co
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00602.html (9,126 bytes)
- 8. [TR] TV - MG is Born - off topic (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:12:10 +0000
- Evening all, I have just been watching a series An MG is Born, http://www.an-mg-is-born.com/ while I am a certified TR guy, the series has all the steps very similar to what we go through on our cars
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00064.html (7,035 bytes)
- 9. [TR] '3a carb piston getting stuck.... (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 16:51:55 +0000
- Morning all Just finishing up the process of putting the refreshed carbs back on the '3a. All is going ok, except, the rear most piston get stuck in the dome when pushed up. It gets stuck as well whe
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00095.html (8,310 bytes)
- 10. [TR] [EXTERNAL] - RE: '3a carb piston getting stuck.... (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 01:05:05 +0000
- Looked it up in Canada, they wanted $50/can ? So after some reading a black sharpie work really well and it dissolves in carb cleaner Get some "layout dye" (aka "machinists blue" aka "Dykem") and spr
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00111.html (9,988 bytes)
- 11. [TR] '3a carb piston getting stuck.... (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 01:15:30 +0000
- First off thanks as always for the advice, I got a number of suggestions and it seems a bit of elbow grease and emery paper was the recommended course of action. It was suggested to make sure of the
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00112.html (9,597 bytes)
- 12. [TR] [EXTERNAL] - mechanics gloves (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 22:09:34 +0000
- Terry I have been picking up different thicknesses from HF. The 7 and 8mil for things like oil and gas related work. Where it is going to get grimy ? thinker but they last a few hours on the hands, t
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00166.html (7,709 bytes)
- 13. [TR] [EXTERNAL] - TR2/3 coil & condenser info. (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 22:14:14 +0000
- Angelo I just got delivered from amazon a Randall recommended coil, the pertronix flamethrower II. 40K and as you know the trials and tribulations I am going through it has a stupidly strong spark ?
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00167.html (7,741 bytes)
- 14. [TR] Tr3a ignition redux... (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 22:30:37 +0000
- Good evening all It is a lovely day in the neighborhood, ok not so much. The '3 is to going but am closer. Just got back from a week working in Europe and first things first. The intake manifold is c
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00168.html (8,843 bytes)
- 15. [TR] [EXTERNAL] - Re: Proper English for a Proper Car (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 23:03:44 +0000
- Bill, I think the same company made the brake fluif that was mentioned years ago ? It is totally Lucas reliable. David I believe Dave Templeton just referred to ?Starting Fluif? in a post last month.
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00169.html (10,763 bytes)
- 16. [TR] to loom or not to loom... (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:26:16 +0000
- Ok so the other project, besides getting the '3 going is the body replacement on the spsitsix. I have started to move over, and refurbish, components. I am looking at the wiring harness and I am wond
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00186.html (8,332 bytes)
- 17. [TR] to loom or not to loom... (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:32:21 +0000
- Ok off to loom we go, now checking out the various suppliers, wow ? I mean wow!!! Harness - RKC959 - Spitfire 1500 Main Wiring Harness FM 10,001 - 28,000 British Wiring http://www.britishwiring.com/T
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00192.html (10,509 bytes)
- 18. [TR] if you see a fluffy guy dancing around like a complete idiot.... (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 23:32:07 +0000
- IT'S ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE RUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/davidt50/videos/10155497154256960/ ( open to the public ) a sound I can never, ever, ever get bored with!!!!!!!
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00198.html (7,725 bytes)
- 19. [TR] red light, huh? (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 03:59:01 +0000
- Ok now the euphoria of the engine starting has passed ( well not really, this is going to last a while ). Need to tackle a few more things: * Hook up the battery and while the ignition is off the red
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00203.html (7,639 bytes)
- 20. [TR] [EXTERNAL] - Re: to loom or not to loom... (score: 169)
- Author: davidt at opentext.com (David Templeton)
- Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:49:32 +0000
- Uh huh, yeap, sure. We all know the TR was in the bathroom LOL Oh, and by the way. I wasn't keeping the car in the bathroom! Just needed space in the garage to cut drywall, pvc, and insulation, etc.
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00206.html (10,443 bytes)
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