- 301. Re: [TR] flywheel bolts (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:12:49 EST
- See Randall's response. I was on a 3 motor and obviously was in the wrong (blush) David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00326.html (7,951 bytes)
- 302. Re: [TR] TR3 Steering Box Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:14:53 EST
- I have just gone through this exercise and can offer a neophytes opinion. Randall is by far the greater authority as he helped me out with issues through the process. 1. If you have original usable
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00353.html (8,129 bytes)
- 303. Re: [TR] [6pack] U-Joint Removal (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:28:16 EST
- I have not looked at the links offered, but my technique is primitive, but very effective. (check the sizes as I am working from memory) You will need a 1 1/16 socket, a 3/4 socket, a cold chisel of
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00355.html (8,062 bytes)
- 304. Re: [TR] TR3 Steering Box Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:12:05 EST
- Try ordering new shims. I was warned by a professional restorer that two years ago he ordered some and the bolt holes were in the wrong place. So I ordered some. Guess what? Two years later the holes
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00377.html (8,047 bytes)
- 305. Re: [TR] Strange noise after swapping out transmissions (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:52:37 EST
- How about some more information. Is it when the car comes to a complete stop: slow down; clutch in / out; from standing start; clutch in/out standing still? Base upon what you have written here, IMO
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00474.html (7,608 bytes)
- 306. Re: [TR] already turned rusty rotors? (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:59:58 EST
- If they are already on the car, leave them on, unless the rust you are talking about is pitted rust, then take them off. If they need to be turned you will find out when you drive the car by pedal f
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00475.html (8,127 bytes)
- 307. Re: [TR] TR3 lock-to-lock steering maximumzation (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:58:59 EST
- It is not a good idea to let the peg on the rocker in the steering box be the stop for lock to lock and by removing the stop, that is what you are doing. If you are going to test the limits you shou
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00484.html (7,857 bytes)
- 308. [TR] Thrust washers (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:22:28 EST
- If I may raise an old subject once again. I just want to check with the I am helping a friend rebuild his 3A motor and as most often happens when three or four guys work together questions come up th
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00489.html (8,125 bytes)
- 309. Re: [TR] Tow Bar Blues (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:49:56 EST
- My understanding is that this is something you do not want to do unless you disconnect the prop shaft. The reasoning is that the oil is circulated through the tranny by the rotation of the input shaf
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00528.html (8,483 bytes)
- 310. Re: [TR] Steering Box Pitman Arm Torque (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 07:12:17 EST
- My Standard Triumph shop manual doesn't provide a value for this. I first put a little teflon grease on the splines to reduce friction and then I tightened mine down as hard as I could with the assem
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00024.html (7,604 bytes)
- 311. Re: [TR] AMCO side screens restoration ? (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 19:09:49 EST
- The problem with side screens, as I see it, is if you are on a trip, you have to choose between side screens and luggage. Has anyone ever offered side screens that collapse further than the conventio
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00059.html (7,760 bytes)
- 312. Re: [TR] wire wheel powder coat number (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:12:00 EST
- Moss sells a rattle can of a color that is claimed to be the correct for wheels. I have used it and it looks real good. I don't know if that helps you with powder coat or not. David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00074.html (7,728 bytes)
- 313. Re: [TR] Wheel truing for steel wheels. (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 18:28:27 EST
- Check factory tolerances in the manual. I think .035" is good. I know wire wheels are .050". It is a lot more than you would imagine. (At least for me). The other post about the hubs is real good adv
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00085.html (7,582 bytes)
- 314. Re: [TR] Presidential leanings? (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:13:19 EST
- Good call. Change the subject. What size tires do you have? David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pict
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00094.html (7,807 bytes)
- 315. [TR] 3A Speedo (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 06:59:40 EST
- I am in the process of rebuilding my 3A Speedo. What I noticed, and didn't seem odd to me at the time is that the little number under the odometer that indicates the number of turns per mile is 1216.
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00102.html (7,528 bytes)
- 316. Re: [TR] (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:40:02 EST
- I understand that the OD has no bearing on this as the prop shaft maintains constant rotation, it is the motor that changes. After I looked more closely at the speedo (and others) I realized that my
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00117.html (8,095 bytes)
- 317. Re: [TR] TR4 Tow Bar Question (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 06:19:56 EST
- Check with your state DMV. Bumper hitches are not legal in some states. David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00124.html (7,324 bytes)
- 318. Re: [TR] jumper cables? extra oil? (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 06:31:24 EST
- If you are going to start the motor on the chassis without the body, it is highly recommended that you connect an oil pressure gauge and a temp gauge. Use the temp gauge from the dash and go to the
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00125.html (8,548 bytes)
- 319. Re: [TR] Alternative mounts for TR3A ADDCO front sway bar. (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:31:04 EST
- I did the same and they are obscure with the car assembled but allow for the Bar Brackets to be straight and firmly attached. I think I have a diagram for an alternate method that was posted here a w
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00144.html (7,478 bytes)
- 320. Re: [TR] [6pack] Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:27:42 EST
- I just turned the bolt around and used a new nyloc. The way I look at it if one comes out but not the other you are likely to find yourself in the same body of water without a means of propulsion. I
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00159.html (7,388 bytes)
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