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121. [TR] First run, big smie and question (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 20:06:10 +0100; On a very sunny (honest) day in Dublin, took the TR2 on the public roads for the first time in probably 40 years for the car and nearing the end of my 15 year project, driving about 30 miles. It drov; /html/triumphs/2012-07/msg00068.html (11,607 bytes)
122. [TR] TR2 front wheels (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 21:44:42 +0100; Hi all, still enjoying motoring on the now driving 15 year project, shake down is going well with little tweaks here and there. The biggest issue is heavy (very) slow speed steering. I had the tracki; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00093.html (10,835 bytes)
123. [TR] Next Question (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:47:00 +0100; Had a good look at the front suspension, the only thing I found was loose stub axle front nut, anyway as often noticed something else to baffle me. Why might the overflow pipe from the petrol tank be; /html/triumphs/2012-08/msg00117.html (10,396 bytes)
124. [TR] leaky H4 (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2012 21:01:47 +0100; Hello all - Still smiling with TR2 driving, but eager to improve the little things; The rear carb is leaving some fuel behind after a run, and on inspection it is leaking out through the choke. I too; /html/triumphs/2012-09/msg00000.html (10,161 bytes)
125. [TR] Leaky H4 and U tube (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012 18:29:28 +0100; Thanks all for the advice, this combined with a guy called John Twist from University Motors on U Tube did the job, soaked my cork gaskets and re centered the jet, dry as a bone. Although I do think; /html/triumphs/2012-09/msg00003.html (10,177 bytes)
126. [TR] Triumph Repair Time Guide (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012 16:32:16 +0100; have one for the TR2 John Gillis Senior Conservator ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsub; /html/triumphs/2012-09/msg00065.html (10,053 bytes)
127. [TR] H4 carb back! (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 22:06:09 +0100; After fixing my leaking jet, on the oracle advice! I put my colo(u)r tune on this weekend, I discovered back carb running rich, no problem, wind up the adjusting nut, problem- with the nut fully woun; /html/triumphs/2012-09/msg00086.html (10,688 bytes)
128. [TR] turn signals? (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:33:35 +0100; can I throw an odd one out to the oracle; I noticed when I had my side lights on, I could not really see the flasher flashing, it is a double filament bulb, but is hardly noticeable over the side lig; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00078.html (10,948 bytes)
129. [TR] turn signals? (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2012 17:01:44 +0100; The collective wisdom is on the button, switched wiring and all is well thank ye John ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00090.html (10,781 bytes)
130. [TR] Side screens: devil is in the detail (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2012 11:29:51 +0000; I have just received my recovered sidescreens back and was looking forward to spending some quality time fitting them. Having referred to several photos and also comparing to some spare frames I had,; /html/triumphs/2012-12/msg00022.html (8,673 bytes)
131. [TR] Flat spots? (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:39:09 +0000; Christmas drive in the TR2, 6C, dry engine fully warmed, but I am getting flat spots in all gears when I push the go pedal, if I back off and feed fuel slowly it picks up and drives fine. What are th; /html/triumphs/2012-12/msg00158.html (8,482 bytes)
132. [TR] Flat spot results (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 20:46:10 +0000; Thanks to all on the advice, it appears (given several adjustments) that Randall hit the proverbial nail on the head yet again. The oil in the dashpot was well below the 1/2 inch above the central sp; /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00022.html (7,995 bytes)
133. [TR] Hardtop drip channels (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2013 17:25:54 +0000; Does anybody know a source of the two drip channels for the TR2/3 hardtop, either re manufacture or used. I had a very bad day yesterday when I decided the best way to remove the paint the DPO had ap; /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00072.html (8,336 bytes)
134. [TR] Demister hose (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:26:00 +0000; TR2 demister hose, is there an alternative to the paper and wire affair that unravels under the dashboard, and refuses to go back onto the vent or feed without crumpling up! I'm all for originality,; /html/triumphs/2013-02/msg00113.html (8,380 bytes)
135. [TR] Anti rattle (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 13:22:59 +0100; TR2: After many miles of trying to trace an annoying rattle under the dashboard, it would appear to be the steering shaft inside the column, (why couldn't it be something simple like a loose cable!); /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00280.html (8,277 bytes)
136. [TR] Engine oil? (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:32:23 +0100; I have completed my first post rebuild 500 miles, quite happily, few bits and pieces but generally a successful shake down of my TR2. I want to change out the running-in oil. Is there a consensus on; /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00163.html (8,782 bytes)
137. [TR] Engine oil (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:31:18 +0100; Thank you all for the wealth of information and the various points of view. If this were based on consensus it would appear a 20w/50 mineral oil and not necessarily one of the 'specially formulated f; /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00180.html (8,068 bytes)
138. [TR] TR2 for sale! (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 22:02:48 +0100; It is with a heavy heart I inform the list I am now in a situation where I am fairly sure I need to sell my beloved and just completed 1954 long door TR2. 16 years of restoration, blood sweat, tears,; /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00211.html (8,486 bytes)
139. [TR] voyeur for now (score: 1): Author: John Gillis <JGILLIS@tcd.ie>; Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 10:00:56 +0100; Hi List, well is has happened, last week my TR made the short sea trip across to the UK where the bigger audience will ensure maximum exposure. It was really a very difficult moment for me and I know; /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00114.html (8,687 bytes)

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