- 1. [TR] Any feedback on TRF's new TR4A bumpers? (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:35:40 -0500
- Cliff, I purchased the bar and the overriders, and hope to install them very soon. Like you, I discovered that the cost of having somethings re-chromed was less expensive. This way true of the rear b
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00840.html (8,953 bytes)
- 2. [TR] TR6 body gap at driver's door (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:40:31 -0500
- On my TR4A, I ended up adding some shims under the rear mount to help close the gap. I worked great! However, please don't trouble yourself for perfection. Triumph sure as hell didn't. didn't exactly
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00884.html (11,904 bytes)
- 3. [TR] Shifting a tub on a frame. (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:13:37 -0500
- Steve, My experience with the TR4A is that the holes drilled through the body tub are NOT elongated, so you should not expect to simply loosen the bolts and give the tub a push into position. The mos
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00718.html (10,607 bytes)
- 4. [TR] What should I use on the Chrome? (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:43:41 -0500
- I used steel wool, and it looks great. a http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/guy at genfiniti.com
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00561.html (8,761 bytes)
- 5. [TR] Ammeter shunt (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 08:29:25 -0600
- Anthony, I've got the same kit and installed it this past summer on my TR4A. I followed the instructions for the "shunt option" (described on page 9 of the booklet) to a "T", and the stock ammeter ju
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00531.html (10,998 bytes)
- 6. [TR] TR 2/3 fan/alternator belts. (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:01:01 -0600
- Angelo, I've been wrestling with this one myself for a while. I converted to an AC Delco 7127, with a large pulley so I would not have to change the crank or water pump pulley to a more narrow dimens
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00597.html (9,492 bytes)
- 7. [TR] TR6 and TR4A IRS Frames the same? (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:40:08 -0600
- Bud, I restored my TR4A frame back in 2004. 1. The engine mounts are more forward 2. Meaning the steering mounts are also 3. The TR6 also has slightly different mounting for the lower, front suspensi
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00679.html (9,757 bytes)
- 8. [TR] SU Carbs (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:36:39 -0500
- Roger, I just spent last week adjusting my carbs; exploring the relationships between timing, idle and mixture. I have HS6's, but those are similar to the HS4s. I basically had the same issue as you
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00229.html (10,470 bytes)
- 9. [TR] slipping out of third (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:08:08 -0500
- Peter, I have roughly 2500 miles on a freshly rebuilt gearbox and have the same issue. If I am in third, and keep my foot off the pedal, allowing the car to decelerate, in often comes out of gear. Yo
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00276.html (9,283 bytes)
- 10. [TR] Order of Engine Assembly (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 08:18:48 -0500
- Terry, The pistons/liners do not come as a strict pairing (unlike the piston and dome for SU carbs), therefore I do not believe it matters. Best of luck on your rebuild. I did my own as well, and so
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00079.html (10,399 bytes)
- 11. [TR] Slow idle drop (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 15:42:14 -0500
- Ed, I've had this happen for two different reasons. The first was that the advance on the dizzy just wouldn't "let go", so the idle range stayed in the advance range. This meant I had to retard the t
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00085.html (9,913 bytes)
- 12. [TR] Non-OEM wire harnesses (score: 192)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 11:04:26 -0500
- Dave, I purchased the kit years ago, and installed it last summer. The kit is very impressive, and it might be worth it. In terms of simple economics, I would ask what your time is worth. Think of th
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00226.html (11,640 bytes)
- 13. [TR] Wiper Motor Question (score: 181)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:05:51 -0600
- All, I have recently rebuilt the Lucas DR3A wiper motor from the TR4A. I am attempting to bench test and just cannot seem to get it working. I am drawing heavily on this (http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtec
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00389.html (7,854 bytes)
- 14. [TR] TR4A Hazard Lights (score: 181)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:44:00 -0600
- All, The restoration is coming along very nicely. I've got the body mostly assembled and aligned, the doors done, most of the engine/cooling work and have started looking at the electrics. I decided
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00436.html (8,378 bytes)
- 15. [TR] TR4A - PCV Question (score: 181)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:40:46 -0600
- All, I've got a quick question regarding the PCV unit on the TR4A. Inside it has a diaphragm sitting atop a spring. It seems like something should be between these two parts. Is that so? Also, how do
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00517.html (7,234 bytes)
- 16. [TR] TR4A - Radiator Overflow Bottle Placement (score: 181)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:29:23 -0600
- All, Looking to add a new radiator overflow bottle to the car. It has an "L" shaped bracket, with a perpendicular loop on the vertical part of the "L", into which the bottle slides. I am looking for
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00599.html (7,445 bytes)
- 17. [TR] TR4A - Wiper Wheel Mounts (score: 181)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 07:29:33 -0600
- Listers, I am adding the windshield wiper mechs back to the car, and have some questions. From what I can tell for the 4A, you insert the wiper wheel housing up through the hole in the scuttle. With
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00319.html (7,710 bytes)
- 18. [TR] TR4A - Steering Column Question (score: 181)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 08:32:51 -0600
- All, OK.. got the windshield wiper issue resolved (there are supposed to be spacers in the scuttle to take up the slack), so now I'm thinking through the steering column at bit. I plan on replacing t
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00324.html (7,872 bytes)
- 19. [TR] TR4A - Replace ignition lock barrel (score: 181)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:28:39 -0600
- All, A while back I bought a set of locks, long with the boot handle, from Moss to replace all of my locks, and get a set of new keys. I've managed to get everything in place, save the ignition, whic
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00338.html (7,963 bytes)
- 20. [TR] Install Wiper Motor Bushings (score: 181)
- Author: guy at genfiniti.com (G.D. Huggins)
- Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:20:36 -0500
- All, Any tips for installing the three cylindrical rubber bushings into the wiper motor mount? Their diameter is much larger than the hole, and I'm having a hard time imagining them fitting through.
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00559.html (7,287 bytes)
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