- 61. Engine runs but overheats (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 21:49:06 -0400
- I just ran my new engine for the first time to break in the cam and it really sounds healthy:) Only problem is that the temperature gauge was heading toward real hot, so I shut it down. I noticed the
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01014.html (7,250 bytes)
- 62. Re: Engine runs but overheats (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 08:27:26 -0400
- Thanks to everyone who responded, seems like air in the system is the consensus. I'll fire it up again today and see how it goes. John
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01024.html (7,455 bytes)
- 63. [Fwd: Re: Engine runs but overheats] (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:51:06 -0400
- Well it appears it was a stuck thermostat(brand new). It also looks like when it got hot the head gasket blew at the #1 cylinder(120lbs vs 145 to 150 for the other 5) and small droplets of something
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01031.html (7,886 bytes)
- 64. Lower T-shirt section (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 21:18:00 -0400
- I was replacing steel brake lines on the TR6 today and noticed a rust bubble on the lower t-shirt metal. I picked it open with a screwdriver and theres no corrosion on the frame rail and the rest loo
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00098.html (6,935 bytes)
- 65. Re: TR6, Seats. Difference L to R?? (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 15:52:40 -0400
- The seats each lean in slightly toward the center of the car making a left and a right seat. John Mitchell
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00173.html (8,899 bytes)
- 66. Wiring Harness and Steering Mounts (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 22:43:57 -0400
- Hi Everybody, I did the GP steering mounts tonight and a socket type allen wrench made all the difference. I tightened each bolt in stages while using a rubber mallet to keep tapping the mounts outwa
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00567.html (7,458 bytes)
- 67. Negative battery cable (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:36:09 -0400
- Quick Question, Does the negative battery cable go to the back of the engine and then end at the firewall, or the other way around? Thanks, John Mitchell 76 Tr6
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00599.html (6,331 bytes)
- 68. Reinstalling Distributor (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 22:13:22 -0400
- I'm in the process of putting things back onto my engine after a rebuild and am running into a problem when I install the distributor. I bolted the clamping ring onto the pedestal with hex head cap b
- /html/triumphs/2005-06/msg00295.html (6,953 bytes)
- 69. 76 Alternator spacer (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:37:04 -0400
- I need the cylindrical alternator spacer used for a 76 with an air pump. TRF is back-ordered. If someone can give a length and diameter, I can probably source one elsewhere, unless someone has one th
- /html/triumphs/2005-06/msg00335.html (6,453 bytes)
- 70. Tail Lights (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:32:02 -0400
- I noticed in the TRF catalog they list 3 different tail light sets for various years. Anybody know the difference? Just Wondering, John Mitchell 76 TR6
- /html/triumphs/2005-06/msg00528.html (6,253 bytes)
- 71. Red and White Battery (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 07:45:17 -0400
- I am looking for a source for a red and white(red top) battery that I can doctor up with lucas stickers and make to look like something vaguely original. Anyone have any Ideas? John Mitchell (with ob
- /html/triumphs/2005-06/msg00733.html (6,522 bytes)
- 72. Timing cover screws (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 06 May 2005 23:16:17 -0400
- Does anyone have, or know of a source for the 5 slotted screws used on the TR6 timing cover. They're 5/16 24 by 1/2" I believe. TRF supplies hex head bolts and Moss supplies Phillips head screws. I k
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00175.html (6,943 bytes)
- 73. Peddle Box (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 22:30:12 -0400
- I'm reassembling my peddle box after powder coating. I remember the clutch peddle having the extra arm and the brake being the single arm. I cant quite figure how to hook up a brake return spring wit
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00828.html (6,430 bytes)
- 74. External oil feed line (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:42:03 -0400
- I just purchased an oil feed line to go with my Goodparts roller rockers and there were no instructions included. Anyone have directions or better yet a photo of how it attaches? Thanks in advance. J
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00780.html (6,603 bytes)
- 75. Re: External oil feed line (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:13:40 -0400
- Thanks to everyone who replied. Looks like I need to talk to Richard Good some as to whether it's really necessary with his roller rockers. I have valve stem seals fitted to new valve guides, but wou
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00800.html (8,874 bytes)
- 76. Engine minutia (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 22:55:21 -0400
- I just received my engine back from the builder today and I have 2 small issues. He used regular bolts all the way round the timing cover and was wondering where the slotted screws, the cap screws an
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00808.html (6,984 bytes)
- 77. Engine minutia (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:24:16 -0400
- I should have also asked about the stud placement for attaching the rear engine plate(duh) Thanks again John
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00810.html (6,538 bytes)
- 78. External oil line (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 07:19:24 -0400
- I just received this response from Richard Good. John, I just had a some other inquiries about the need for the external line and the possibility of it dropping oil pressure. This was my response: On
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00814.html (7,710 bytes)
- 79. Wheel boxes (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2005 20:33:05 -0500
- Hi everyone, I just blasted 30 years of crud and overspray off my wheel boxes and associated tubes. I couldn't tell if these parts were originally painted. Seems like they should be protected with so
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00135.html (6,350 bytes)
- 80. Scuttle plenum chamber (score: 1)
- Author: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:59:29 -0500
- My painter just called and wanted to know if the inside of the scuttle plenum chamber should be sprayed body color or black. Mines been sprayed body color, buts its had a few coats of paint before. A
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00461.html (6,671 bytes)
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