- 1. SU Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 21:16:03 -0800 (PST)
- The thing that seems to work for me is to polish the hell out of the dashpot interior and carb body with steel wool or scotch pads to remove aluminum corrosion and make it smooth as a babys bottom. I
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01178.html (7,305 bytes)
- 2. SU H6 (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:07:59 -0800 (PST)
- Guys, What you say makes sense if you have a car thats running well and you feel the piston smoothly moving against the dashpot. I've found that they work better if you clean the aluminum corrosion o
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01218.html (6,579 bytes)
- 3. TR Frame Differences (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 17:32:16 -0800 (PST)
- The wideth on the TR4 was increased 3", TR2/3 have the same wideth.
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01266.html (6,292 bytes)
- 4. TR OD rebuilders (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:13:10 -0700 (PDT)
- I guess it depends on where you live. In NY or NE it is hard to beat John Esposito of Quantum mechanics(another math major). Excellent work, reasonable prices and many happy customers. He also conver
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00891.html (6,744 bytes)
- 5. main, conrod bearings (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 15:16:56 -0700 (PDT)
- I found NOS Vandervells in the original boxes from Sports & Classics in Darien, Ct. Vandervell trimetal is the best and nobody is going to BS me into taking a 3rd rate substitute just because they ca
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01532.html (6,601 bytes)
- 6. aircraft writeups (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 18:34:27 -0700 (PDT)
- I havn't seen too much humor associated with aircraft log books. If I forget to sign it in black ink I get scolded by the chief pilot. The biggest problem we have is getting management to actually ag
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01590.html (7,103 bytes)
- 7. Air Compressers (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 06:38:42 -0700 (PDT)
- I tried running 2 small 5hp 5 gal tank jobs in parallel, and I still did not have enough air. I got a rebuilt 2 stage 5hp Dayton with a 60 gallon tank. It cost me $450 from a retired guy who rebuilt
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01296.html (6,673 bytes)
- 8. Air Compressers- From a Pro (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 04:51:33 -0700 (PDT)
- I talked to my friend who said to really sandblast you need a 5hp 2stage compresser with a 80 gallon tank. Anything less and you are waiting for it to catch up. And the famous last words" they'll sel
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01316.html (7,394 bytes)
- 9. Elitist Triumphs (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 07:32:04 -0700 (PDT)
- That is an oxymoron if I've ever heard one! Maybe a Jag or Morgan owner could parade around acting superior but never a TR guy. He would be laughed at. The TR was a true everymans fast racy babe magn
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00654.html (7,156 bytes)
- 10. Sandblasting (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:03:29 -0800 (PST)
- I never could do a good job until finding a used 2 stage, 220v compresser with a 60 gal tank. I would take the silica warnings to heart. A helpful hint I found is to either lay down some tarps or do
- /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00682.html (6,403 bytes)
- 11. Cleaning Gas Tank (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 04:35:30 -0800 (PST)
- Muraitic acid is good for eating rust (and metal), but doesn't etch the metal which phosphoric acid does. I wouldn't use either in an enclosed space and use plenty of hand and eye protection especial
- /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00741.html (6,656 bytes)
- 12. Shopping manuals (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 15:54:10 -0800 (PST)
- Dearest Jonmac, To us colonials, a closet is where gay folk used to reside. Bonnets might come out for Easter, a wing is a peice of chicken and the valance is how much is in my checking account. We d
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00356.html (6,611 bytes)
- 13. TR's and guns (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:50:40 -0800 (PST)
- Last time I checked, this was a forum on LBC's. I suggest we stick to that. I don't need some ignorant Texan tell me how right he is about popguns, save it for your NRA crowd. The last time I checked
- /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00407.html (6,944 bytes)
- 14. [TR] Air Compressors (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 23:20:45 -0700 (PDT)
- I looked in the Bargain News for a used service station model, found a rebuilt 2 stage 5hp Dayton with a 60gal tank for $450. It stores air at 180psi. Don't waste your time at retail stores, its all
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00071.html (6,515 bytes)
- 15. [TR] fluiffs and solids/gel type materials. (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 04:49:18 -0700 (PDT)
- Thank you George. That explains why I prefer silicone over silicon. If I were to replace my LMA with Dot 5, do I have to replace seals? (I forgot) Also, has anyone used synthetic oil in a 4 cylinder
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00195.html (6,709 bytes)
- 16. [TR] CT LBC show Harkness Park (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 05:42:32 -0700 (PDT)
- Does anyone know if Harkness Park in CT still has the LBC shows. I believe they were held first weekend of June. and it was a rather nice event. Thanks == This list supported in part by The Vintage T
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00566.html (6,688 bytes)
- 17. [TR] Robbin Penrice (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:32:54 -0700 (PDT)
- I get TW and have read, laughed at, and was amazed at the things that went on at Canley. Sure makes things now seem a bit boring.Gives me a reason to go thru my old copies. Joe == This list supported
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00066.html (6,274 bytes)
- 18. [TR] TR3 caged nuts (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:16:19 -0700 (PDT)
- I checked with TRF and they have packs John put together with all the required parts for $7.50 part # RFK 901. Thanks, Scott _______________________________________________ This list supported in par
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00385.html (6,630 bytes)
- 19. [TR] TR 3 Voltage Regulator (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:45:22 -0800 (PST)
- I'm not a very sharp tool in the shed, but... if we're talking about an early 19 amp system being 'outdone' by a later higher amp generator...then... does it follow for systems with alternators as w
- /html/triumphs/2010-01/msg00102.html (6,885 bytes)
- 20. [TR] Flywheel stuff (score: 1)
- Author: JOSEPH MATO <joemato@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:24:28 -0800 (PST)
- OK... with some major financial priorites now out of the way (it only took a little under three years, but we now have no liabilities outside of a mortgage, praise God!!), I'm back off and running o
- /html/triumphs/2010-02/msg00114.html (6,475 bytes)
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