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1. Introducing myself (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:30:05 -0600; Hello all! Just wanted to do a brief introduction, as I'm new around here. I just bought a 1962 TR4 on Monday--my first British car and my first project car. It's running and drivable, with functiona; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00152.html (7,182 bytes)
2. Re: Introducing myself (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 20:46:06 -0600; Thanks for the welcome, all. I had my first real chance to go over the car this evening, and I'm now starting to get a better feel for the extent of the project ahead of me. I get to learn to weld th; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00175.html (7,249 bytes)
3. smoke/steam/vapor from oil filler cap (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 14:05:32 -0600; I've only driven a few short trips, but I've noticed that if I pop my hood after driving long enough to get the car up to temperature there is a bit of vapor/steam/smoke(?) coming from the oil filler; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00195.html (7,280 bytes)
4. Re: smoke/steam/vapor from oil filler cap (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 15:12:34 -0600; Thanks for the thoughts. I'll have to run the car a bit tomorrow, and check the oil. Don't seem to remember it looking milky after the last run--I had a van once that showed that, so I know what that; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00200.html (7,638 bytes)
5. Hood release -- the magic auto-opener (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 21:01:17 -0600; I've been driving the TR4 a bit around the neighborhoods, and I've been having some trouble with the bonnet release. If I hit a decent bump, the bonnet will pop open. Not an ideal situation! The cabl; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00261.html (7,701 bytes)
6. Re: Hood release -- the magic auto-opener (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 08:57:03 -0600; Thanks all for your thoughts on this. I'm going to try to do some adjustments tonight to see if I can't get this to work better. I hadn't thought of the pin being adjustable, but that makes perfect s; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00278.html (7,940 bytes)
7. Right angle drive for speedo necessary? (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:52:07 -0600; Just got my first (of many, I'm sure) parts order in today. One of the things I needed was a new speedo cable, since the speedo isn't working right now. PO said she replaced the cable, and the guage; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00348.html (8,093 bytes)
8. Re: Our Triumphs (score: 1): Author: drewfrink@mac.com; Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:46:48 -0600; Folks like to be needed, for sure. My new TR4 sure needs me (really, it needs someone like me with a lot more skill!), but it's a little different for me in general, more about personality of the ob; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00407.html (8,503 bytes)
9. Tools and fluids (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:35:32 -0600; I've enjoyed a few short drives, but now it's time to get serious about maintenance. I've got a couple of questions on tools and fluids: 1. I need a grease gun. What should I look for? 2. I've got Jo; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00472.html (8,330 bytes)
10. Re: Tools and fluids (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:36:23 -0600; Thanks all for the suggestions. I've got quite the shopping list, now don't I. :-) I've got the factory manual, so I've got the basic schedule of maintenance. I'm going to pick up the owner's manual; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00495.html (7,341 bytes)
11. Compression test how to (score: 1): Author: drewfrink@mac.com; Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:03:40 -0600; To further highlight my lack of automotive knowledge, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some instructions on how to do a compression test on my TR4. I have a compression gu; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00508.html (7,911 bytes)
12. Re: Compression test how to (score: 1): Author: drewfrink@mac.com; Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 13:34:01 -0600; Thanks for the instructions--that was what I was looking for. It's funny, but (as is true in many fields) lots of instructions you run across assume a certain level of knowledge that a true beginner; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00511.html (7,985 bytes)
13. Re: Compression test how to (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:11:52 -0600; Thanks all for the advice. I chose to drive the car around a little to warm it up (BTW - I have a Celsius temp gauge, which seems strange but works just fine). Oil pressure seemed okay, maybe a littl; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00537.html (9,033 bytes)
14. Re: Compression test - arguments (score: 1): Author: drewfrink@mac.com; Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:01:09 -0600; I didn't realize my question would spark such a heated debate. :-) I sincerely hope no one got offended by the proceedings. I certainly value the advice and opinions of all of you! My engine actually; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00552.html (7,013 bytes)
15. Bonnet alignment (score: 1): Author: drewfrink@mac.com; Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 12:00:29 -0600; On to the next project. After some judicious oiling of the release cable, I think I have solved my auto-opening bonnet problem, at least for now. The next step is to work on the bonnet alignment issu; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00564.html (7,326 bytes)
16. Re: Buffer 282-130 Hood Buffer aslo used for TR4 Torque (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:04:04 -0600; I can confirm that part 282-130 (Moss) is not available -- I tried to order a couple earlier today my latest parts order, to no avail. Oh well... I'm assuming that the little cone-shaped ones will wo; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00596.html (7,580 bytes)
17. Re: Compression test how to (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:09:31 -0600; This wasn't mentioned, but it is on my list of things to do. It's a really long list. :-) -Drew; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00597.html (8,232 bytes)
18. Triumphant day (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:12:42 -0600; Had a very good Triumph day, and wanted to share. 1. Actually solved an electrical problem, now we have both tail lights working well. In fact, all the lights work well--I continue to be amazed. More; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00857.html (7,800 bytes)
19. Re: Triumphant day (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:47:10 -0600; It looks like the PO hooked in the ammeter, but didn't reverse the wires when she switched over to negative ground. If I switch the lights on, running or not, the meter jumps into the + zone (should; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00862.html (8,100 bytes)
20. Re: Triumphant day (score: 1): Author: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:22:00 -0600; It is a strange state. :-) Funny thing is I don't even smoke -- just fills in the hole in the dash. One more thing fixed...; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00877.html (6,973 bytes)

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