- 1. [TR] Float bowls overflowing (score: 238)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Sat, 12 May 2012 12:21:58 -0500
- I want to thank everyone for the suggestions and ideas. I hooked up a pressure gauge today - fuel pressure was almost 10 psi. I put in a pressure regulator and the pressure is now just over 2 1/2 psi
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00126.html (11,072 bytes)
- 2. [TR] Valve Seals (score: 213)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:45:48 -0600
- Hi Bob, The Spitfire engines did not come with seals. But many people much more expert than I, recommend using putting seals on the valve stems when rebuilding. I am pretty sure it was one of the rec
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00563.html (10,174 bytes)
- 3. [TR] TR6 Alternator conversion (score: 213)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:44:09 -0500
- I have never purchased anything from this company, but it looks like they have the alternator in question in stock. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Quality-Built/Alternator/MPA13107.html?apwcid
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00244.html (9,521 bytes)
- 4. [TR] Satin Black Powder coat (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:52:48 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Hi, I have been using Eastwood's powder coating supplies some and have been very happy with them. But, after doing the last 3 pieces n satin black I noticed that all of the items I have done in the s
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01025.html (7,866 bytes)
- 5. [TR] Satin Black Powder coat (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:29:50 -0500
- Hi Everyone, I knew as I as describing it, that I was not being very clear. Trouble was I couldn't figure out how to describe it. But as Don is describing it, it is at the "macro" level. I can feel t
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01068.html (8,761 bytes)
- 6. [TR] Satin Black Powder coat (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:48:55 -0500
- In regards to your email on is the Satin Black Powder Coat textured? Our TECH TEAM suggests that it has very minor surface texture like very soft sand paper I was surprised as the web site does not i
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00420.html (8,894 bytes)
- 7. [TR] TR250 Stromberg plug (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:35:18 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Hi Everyone, When we were leaving Breckenridge after the VTR, the mi wife's 250 was running very poorly. We discovered that a plug in the rear carb was missing. The front carb has a port on top that
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00487.html (7,550 bytes)
- 8. [TR] Alternator, Charging and Ammeter (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:53:48 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Hi Everyone, We have been having alternator problems, well actually it turns out to be charging problems. We are on our third alternator in a month, and decided (and determined) it has to be somethin
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00488.html (7,858 bytes)
- 9. [TR] TR250 Stromberg plug (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:03:37 -0400 (EDT)
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- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00513.html (6,842 bytes)
- 10. [TR] TR250 Ammeter replacement (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:39:09 -0600
- Hi, I need to replace or repair the ammeter on my wife's TR250. The wire on the inside is broken int a total of 4 pieces. 2 are still clamped in place and 2 are loose. I see that www.gaugeguys.com ha
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00548.html (7,493 bytes)
- 11. [TR] carpet sets on ebay (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:25:39 -0600
- I rather like the look of loop carpet instead of tufted on our cars. Seems more appropriate to me, but it is very hard to find these days. I have Newark Carpeting (the tufted variety) in my Spitfire
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00787.html (10,501 bytes)
- 12. [TR] Repro speedo cables supplier (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:39:21 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- There is also a site called www.britcot. com that has a lot of independent part makers listed. Roger Elliott --Original Message--
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00450.html (7,515 bytes)
- 13. [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 17:56:00 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- Impact wrenches also come in very handy for removing alternator pulleys. Roger --Original Message--
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00550.html (9,954 bytes)
- 14. [TR] SU Carbs (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:43:44 -0500
- Hi, I am trying to adjust the dual HS4s on my 80 Spitfire. I adjusted the carbs to the recommended starting point to try to get a fresh run at adjusting them. Turned the jets down 12 flats (2 turns)
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00224.html (8,362 bytes)
- 15. [TR] Spitfire Turn Signals (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:13:08 -0500
- Hi, I am hoping someone can help me with a puzzle I am having about the turn signals not working. I struggle to diagnose electrical problems. The turn signals on both sides of my 80 Spitfire stopped
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00290.html (9,066 bytes)
- 16. [TR] Spitfire Turn Signals (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Wed, 02 May 2012 19:44:24 -0500
- Thanks Everyone, I determined that even though there was voltage were the green wires went into the stabilizer, there was no voltage at the connector to the hazard switch. I tried tracing the wires f
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00026.html (8,841 bytes)
- 17. [TR] Float bowls overflowing (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 09:56:34 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Hi, I have a 1980 Spitfire with dual SU HS4 carbs. I noticed while trying to get to run correctly that the front fuel bowl had gas coming out the top vent hole. Figuring that it was the needle valve
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00111.html (9,105 bytes)
- 18. [TR] Float bowls overflowing (score: 200)
- Author: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott)
- Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 08:55:17 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
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- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00123.html (7,919 bytes)
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