- 1. Lifting Body Off the Frame (TR-3) (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:47:33 -0700
- I have the old girl disassembled to a bare body on the frame with the exposed coachwork stripped and primed. Now I ponder doing a frame-off to catch the crud I know is down there. My biggest questio
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01149.html (7,367 bytes)
- 2. Lucas CRT15 Wiper Motor Details Needed, Please (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 20:04:10 -0700
- In rebuilding my wiper motor (the connections to which had been nibbled by rodents) on my 1955 TR3 and have encountered a senior moment. Unlike my normal organized self, I've lost the slip of paper
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01450.html (9,114 bytes)
- 3. Re: Lucas CRT15 Wiper Motor Details Needed, Please (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 18:54:17 -0700
- The wiper write-up mentioned by John Wise can be found at: http://www.vtr.org/maintain/wiper-motor/ While quite informative, it did not provide an immediate answer my question. Experimentation will b
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01474.html (7,254 bytes)
- 4. TR-3 Chrome Instrument Bezels: UPDATE (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 17:29:18 -0600
- A short while ago I posted a request to the net asking for a source of chromed instrument bezels for my 1955 TR-3 restoration. After receiving several answers and doing some investigation, I can repo
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg01121.html (7,467 bytes)
- 5. TR3 Dash Knob Removal (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:09:18 -0600
- Ok Folks - Refurbishing the instrument panel, I'm removing the switches. Built a tool to turn the screw plates, but now having a tough time getting the Bakelite knobs off the shafts. I found the litt
- /html/triumphs/2004-09/msg00706.html (7,225 bytes)
- 6. SUMMARY: TR3 Dash Knob Removal (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 23:10:48 -0600
- Thanks to all who responded. The knobs *do* pull straight off after the little plunger is sufficiently depressed and the shaft is freed-up sufficiently. The shaft appears to be brass. My procedure: A
- /html/triumphs/2004-09/msg00711.html (7,628 bytes)
- 7. Gauge Bezels (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 11:51:38 -0600
- Is there a current source for new bezels for the gauges in my 955 TR-3 ? When cryptography is outlawed, bayl bhgynjf jvyy unir cevinpl. Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-l
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01169.html (6,431 bytes)
- 8. Battery Recommendation, Please (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:04:07 -0700
- What is the current thought on batteries for these guys? I'm not going to spring for the external connection do-dah, but I'd rather a black beast that fills the battery box on a TR3 and would hopeful
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00654.html (8,066 bytes)
- 9. Follow Up - TR-3 Exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:16:00 -0700
- After recommendations all over the board, I ended up with a stainless steel system mfg by Falcon via TRF. The system was delivered lsat week after a 10 week wait. Out of the box. the system looks ver
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00655.html (7,605 bytes)
- 10. TR Interior Panels (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2005 20:30:38 -0700
- Has anybody dealt with this individual as a source of custom TR interior parts? tim kruso 44 east elmwood dr centerville ohio 45459 937-232-6262 He had some items on eBAY and pretty good feedback. Ph
- /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00071.html (6,433 bytes)
- 11. TR3 Frone Wheel Bearing Cross Reference (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 08:51:02 -0700
- Does anybody have a cross reference to currently available (?American) bearings for the TRs's? I was considering replacing my low hours but now 50 years old bearings when I did the rotors, but though
- /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00746.html (6,776 bytes)
- 12. ANS: Wiper motor question (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 22:49:30 -0700
- By trial and error, input from several list members and the wiring diagram, I have the motor working. Apparently, the left wire is a (positive ground) and the right wire goes to the LH screw terminal
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00424.html (6,542 bytes)
- 13. Exhaust recommendations (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 22:53:29 -0700
- Putting the old TR back in order and need the current wisdom. (Pulled the body off the frame this morning.) Which exhaust system? Stock engine. Stock manifold. Monza / Steebro / Falcon / local 'cust
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00425.html (7,247 bytes)
- 14. re: Removing the Tub (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 07:11:04 -0700
- Just pulled my '55 tub. I braced the door openings and front wings, then spread the load with t 8' 4x4's between the footwells and trunk lid, then raised gently with a come-along. No problems; floate
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00606.html (6,714 bytes)
- 15. re: Removing the Tub (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 07:12:44 -0700
- Patience is a virtue here. Drain the oil. Get a gallon of Kroil (google Kano Labs ($20)) and fill each cylinder. Check daily, topping up as it seeps down. (Kerosene and othr witches brews work, but u
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00607.html (7,176 bytes)
- 16. TR4 (plastic) fan on TR3 / Oil Coolers and Exhaust Selection (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 08:18:29 -0700
- Some time ago the collective wisdom was to use the yellow plastic in hot climes to increase cooling. As I start re-assembly, I'm looking at the fan question now. Does the plastic fan use a shorter sp
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00908.html (7,702 bytes)
- 17. [TR] Lenovo Site Access (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:57:46 -0600
- Is anybody else having trouble accessing the site, or is it my ISP? I've been waiting for > 2 min for the T series page to load. Have tried resets at al. Same deal yesterday. Dave [demime found a mul
- /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00142.html (7,074 bytes)
- 18. [TR] TR Resource Link (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Speed <dspeed@4speeds.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:26:01 -0800
- What a great link! I had forgotten about that. Does anybody have something similar for the old Land Rover Series? Dave 1955 TR-3 since 1968. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.ne
- /html/triumphs/2020-02/msg00100.html (8,060 bytes)
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