- 21. 3A scroll seal (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:44:04 -0400
- Wondering if it might be possible to replace the scroll seal without having to take off the head ... or to view it another way can it be done without lifting the crank so far that the pistons come ou
- /html/triumphs/2005-06/msg00832.html (6,560 bytes)
- 22. Creepy tool (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Thu, 05 May 2005 22:55:44 -0400
- I have been heating with wood for 20+ years off and on and have looked at many options for cutting and splitting. Last year I bought a 30" circular saw http://www.geocities.com/wallaces_23/saw.html t
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00136.html (8,151 bytes)
- 23. 4A tranny top hat bushing (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Thu, 05 May 2005 23:00:57 -0400
- I have been advised to replace the top hat bushing as a matter of course while rebuilding the transmission. It runs in my mind that there were a batch that were not so good in recent times; can someo
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00137.html (6,699 bytes)
- 24. TR2/3/4 timing chain (score: 1)
- Author: jim.wallace@netscape.ca
- Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 07:48:12 -0700
- I see two timing chains are available; TRF sells an "original brand" and Moss and BFE sell one for about $10. I usually trust TRF to seel quality and am willing to pay for it if it makes a difference
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00151.html (6,574 bytes)
- 25. TR2/3/4 timing chain (score: 1)
- Author: jim.wallace@netscape.ca
- Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 08:25:18 -0700
- About a week ago I wrote asking if anyone knew whether there was much difference between the two timing chains available - one being 5x the price of the other. I called TRF; they said the original br
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00246.html (6,751 bytes)
- 26. TR3A door removal (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 11:51:00 -0400
- I found it was easiest to access the nuts in their cages with the fenders off. If you start by removing the front bumper, then the apron, you will then be able to remove the fenders and the splash g
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00600.html (7,632 bytes)
- 27. TR4a shift lever (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 23:00:42 -0400
- I'm putting a TR4a gearbox into my TR3a, and want to use the 3a shift lever. Just noticed, the bottom of the 4a shift lever, where it engages the selector rods, is tapered, whereas the bottom of the
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00221.html (6,654 bytes)
- 28. 4A tranny layshaft installation (score: 1)
- Author: jim.wallace@netscape.ca
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 06:26:21 -0700
- Am about to receive replacement layshaft and new needle bearings for 1. I've been working on removing the old needle bearings; they are the type with the outer shell. Getting the needles out was easy
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00339.html (7,263 bytes)
- 29. Rocker arms and shipping to Canada (score: 1)
- Author: jim.wallace@netscape.ca
- Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 10:24:48 -0800
- First I want to express my high degree of satisfaction with a job done on the rocker arm assembly for my Ferguson tractor by Rocker Arm Specialist in California. Blaine (sp?) was great to deal with a
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00596.html (9,412 bytes)
- 30. Re: Rocker arms and shipping to Canada (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 08:52:07 -0500
- Thanks for such a thorough response. You are obviously as pleased as I with UPS. Last time I came through the border (US -> Canada) I was bringing some fenders in and doing the paperwork there, when
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00618.html (10,660 bytes)
- 31. TR4A transmission question (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:57:12 -0500
- In More BS about TRs, Schaller recommends replacing layshaft needle bearings with bushings. Can anyone tell me whether these are off the shelf sizes, or do they have to be custom machined? TIA, Jim
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00657.html (6,531 bytes)
- 32. 4A transmission qestions (score: 1)
- Author: jim.wallace@netscape.ca
- Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:37:03 -0800
- Looking for the collective wisdom. Have my 4A tranny all apart (but not the o/d yet) and it is in really great shape, no chipped teeth, nothing. The synchros look perfect too. The front thrust washe
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00727.html (7,340 bytes)
- 33. Splitting brake calipers (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 21:58:13 -0500
- I split mine without fear, reasoning that since they started life as two halves, it must be possible to reassemble them successfully. Am I ever glad I did. The O-rings had turned to muck; if I had tr
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00916.html (7,459 bytes)
- 34. TR2/3/4 timing chain (score: 1)
- Author: jim.wallace@netscape.ca
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:25:03 -0800
- I see a couple of very different prices out there; can anyone speak to whether the expensive version is really very different? So far all I know is it's the same brand as original but those did wear
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00922.html (6,351 bytes)
- 35. 3a carpet templates available (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 08:45:36 -0500
- In 1998 list member Carl Musson very generously traced outlines of all the carpet pieces for his >60K 3a and sent them to me, so I could cut my own carpet set. At the time I was very naive and though
- /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00130.html (7,046 bytes)
- 36. Dying seats (score: 1)
- Author: jim.wallace@netscape.ca
- Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 11:02:18 -0800
- Anybody know if it's possible to dye black vinyl seats red, or I am too Thanks, Jim
- /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00391.html (6,341 bytes)
- 37. TR4A transmission selector rails (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 17:49:47 -0500
- It's not my birthday :) so I'm starting work on my transmission. Have had apart and back together the top cover containing the shift lever rails. Now to fit into the detents in the rails there are th
- /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00643.html (7,572 bytes)
- 38. (Sit down) Miata seats in a TR3? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 23:50:00 -0500
- I could go with (totally) redoing my TR3a seats - which would involve patching the pans, and complete kits from springs (or foam base) through covers. Then I would have originality - but this is not
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00159.html (8,265 bytes)
- 39. TR4A Choke Cable (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 22:40:06 -0500
- The similarities between the TRs and the Fergies never cease to amaze me. Even though on the tractor the choke "cable" is a piece of solid rod with threaded ends, the very same model of choke retaine
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00161.html (8,134 bytes)
- 40. 3a w/HS6 / inner fender needs (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Wallace <jim.wallace@netscape.ca>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 09:30:09 -0500
- Friday saw my 3a off to a local bodyshop where it will no doubt languish for what will seem an eternity. I just finally had to bite the bullet and get someone else working on it. Got the car in Marc
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00642.html (8,189 bytes)
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