- 101. Re: [TR] Brake pads tight (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 18:42:33 EST
- If you cannot push the piston in far enough manually for the pad to clear the rotor, then it will not get better. Is it both the inboard and outboard pad that is dragging? When I rebuilt mine I took
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00015.html (7,162 bytes)
- 102. [TR] Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 07:45:43 EST
- The new grease seals for my 3A hubs have a metal backing. The ones that came out did not. I assume that the metal goes on the hub side and not the vertical link side. Yes? David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00034.html (6,559 bytes)
- 103. Re: [TR] Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 12:34:42 EST
- Thanks Ray, One more question. The silentbloc bush between the idler arm and the steering arm was sloppy. The rubber had "perished" in the bonded bush. (the drivers side between the drop arm and the
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00041.html (7,137 bytes)
- 104. Re: [TR] TR3A steering silentbloc bushes (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 12:52:53 EST
- Thanks Ray, One more question. The silentbloc bush between the idler arm and the steering arm was sloppy. The rubber had "perished" in the bonded bush. (the drivers side between the drop arm and the
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00042.html (6,794 bytes)
- 105. Re: [TR] Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:59:28 EST
- I have not looked at a schematic, but does that mean there is not a bearing retainer? Is the bearing retainer the left over metal from the seal? David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO == This
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00050.html (7,079 bytes)
- 106. Re: [TR] Silent block replacement - was Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 16:22:26 EST
- Well, here is an update. I put the silentbloc in the freezer, and warmed the steering rod. I chamfered the leading edge of the silentbloc on a fine wheel ever so slightly to make sure there was no ov
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00055.html (7,676 bytes)
- 107. Re: [TR] Silent block replacement - was Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 17:15:57 EST
- I did. I put a socket on the washer closed side down that was the same outside diameter so that the pressure would be distributed evenly and not to the center. 2nd try I ran a hand reamer backward th
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00059.html (7,388 bytes)
- 108. Re: [TR] Painting brake calipers (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:33:07 EST
- Duplicolor ceramic caliper paint will save you some dough and you can get it at Auto Zone or Advance. I have used it and it has proved to be durable. David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO ==
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00200.html (6,921 bytes)
- 109. [TR] (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:43:37 EST
- What is the correct color for the fan extension, fan, thermostat housing, sump, and oil filter housing on a 60 TR3A? David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO == This list supported in part by Th
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00202.html (6,549 bytes)
- 110. Re: [TR] TR6 throw out bearing squeal (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 20:04:20 EST
- I will almost guarantee that when you pull the tranny you will find that the dowel pins were not replaced when the tranny was replaced. I got the squeal and that's what I found. There is no way you c
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00243.html (7,928 bytes)
- 111. Re: [TR] Valve job for a virgin (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:29:12 EST
- It would be much appreciated and I can then stop swearing and cussing in the garage. I don't think that getting the head off is going to stop that, however. David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS7446
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00249.html (7,409 bytes)
- 112. Re: [TR] Removal of overspray from new chrome wire wheels (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:14:25 EST
- Wipe them off with acetone. You can get it as a metal cleaner at an auto supply store. It is pretty toxic stuff so be careful. David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO == This list supported in
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00267.html (6,696 bytes)
- 113. Re: [TR] Wing/Door Mirror on TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:08:07 EST
- I have been toying with the idea of attaching a mirror to the tenon plate on the windscreen pillar. My car is presently not on the road so this is pretty far down the to do list, but, my thought is t
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00354.html (7,855 bytes)
- 114. Re: [TR] Planned obsolescence (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:32:55 EST
- I was around and of driving age in the 60's in the Northeast and a 10 year old car was an old car in those days. I had a '51 Plymouth which was a "rusted clunker" in '63, helped a friend bring back a
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00355.html (7,339 bytes)
- 115. [TR] sway bar (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:12:12 EST
- As I am going through a full front suspension and steering rebuild I thought I would add a front anti sway bar to the TR3A. I ordered the Addco bar and it arrived today. Does anyone have experience w
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00384.html (7,289 bytes)
- 116. Re: [TR] sway bar (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:14:27 EST
- and don't sweat the swarf. I am trying not to . . .but I don't know what it is! David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00391.html (7,194 bytes)
- 117. Re: [TR] Non-TR Building a Garage - do's and don'ts advice (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:52:31 EST
- Hey. If you are going to put in a beer fridge you have to put in a toilet. Your wife will only yell at you for peeing in the yard, 'cause you sure aren't going to walk all the way over to the house!
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00428.html (8,528 bytes)
- 118. Re: [TR] sway bar (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:56:37 EST
- That was kind of the theme of my post. I don't like the way the brackets sit at an angle and not square to the bar. I am going to weld a plate on to the bumper brackets so I can mount the bar bracke
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00430.html (7,307 bytes)
- 119. Re: [TR] TR tunnel struggle (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 20:13:37 EDT
- I had a similar problem when fitting mine. I put a rubber insulation gasket around between the tunnel and the floor and it fit fine. I got mine at the hardware store. David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 T
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00089.html (6,765 bytes)
- 120. Re: [TR] Brake MC & Bleeding Questions. (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 20:31:59 EDT
- 8 Last and MOST important.....can I put the towels used to mop up the DOT3 in the washing machine or should I just toss them? Bob, I will start with the last question first. Are you: A. Single B. Foo
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00090.html (6,662 bytes)
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