- 1. [TR] TR4A (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:20:29 -0600
- Hi all list members, My first post. I am about to begin a frame off restoration on a TR4A. Am looking for a restoration guide to help me along. I have found three doing an internet search. They are a
- /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00102.html (8,271 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TR] winter driving/side curtains (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:14:39 -0600
- Not all stories about side curtain TRs happen in winter or rain. Many years ago, I was driving my TR3 to a new assignment at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson. I stopped overnight in El Paso. It
- /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00265.html (9,608 bytes)
- 3. [TR] TR4 door glass removal (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2013 16:57:16 -0500
- Hi List, Doing a frame off on my TR4A. Working on doors but can't get the glass out. Followed workshop manual. Window is completely free and the weather strip has been removed. Can't get the channels
- /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00026.html (8,166 bytes)
- 4. [TR] TR4A interior trim panels (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 19:19:16 -0500
- Hello List, I am just starting chassis reassembly on a body off restoration of my 1965 TR4A. I won't need interior trim panels for a few months, but noticed what looks like a significant savings on a
- /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00030.html (8,865 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TR] TR4A interior trim panels (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 10:41:45 -0500
- Thanks to all who responded. I beat the sale deadline and ordered the TRF kit. John DeLuca Sent from my iPad wrote: what The the vinyl. The TRF ones are just like the originals. One of my cars came w
- /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00042.html (9,967 bytes)
- 6. [TR] TR4A upper wishbone bushings (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 21:05:38 -0600
- Hello List, My apologies for the premature sending of the incomplete email. Am rebuilding sub assemblies for my TR4A front suspension. The new rubber bushings for the upper wishbones need to be compr
- /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00150.html (8,355 bytes)
- 7. [TR] TR4A upper wishbone bushings (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:35:27 -0600
- Hello List, Am rebuilding sub assemblies for my TR4A front suspension. The new rubber bushings for the upper wishbones ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00153.html (7,818 bytes)
- 8. [TR] Towing a Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:35:54 -0600
- Another input. About 35 years ago, with driveshaft removed and using a tow bar similar to what Keith described, I towed a TR3 from Nevada to Ohio to Florida to Phoenix to Virginia. (I was in the Air
- /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00157.html (8,303 bytes)
- 9. [TR] TR4A bushings (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:45:38 -0600
- Thanks Dave, Ordered poly bushings this morning. Thanks for the tightening tip. My restoration book mentions not tightening until the chassis is loaded. Appreciate your explanation. John DeLuca ** tr
- /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00158.html (7,421 bytes)
- 10. [TR] Synthetic gear oil (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:25:00 -0600
- Hello List, Does anyone use synthetic gear oil in the transmission and/or differential of their TRs? Any comments on the pros and cons of using synthetic oil? Thanks. John DeLuca 1965 TR4A in restora
- /html/triumphs/2013-12/msg00117.html (8,394 bytes)
- 11. [TR] Synthetic gear oil (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2013 21:03:25 -0600
- Thanks to all who responded to my Q on changing transmission and differential over to synthetic oil. Think I'll do it. John DeLuca 65 TR4A in restoration ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http:/
- /html/triumphs/2013-12/msg00137.html (8,347 bytes)
- 12. [TR] TR4A rear dampers (shock absorbers) (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 15:19:15 -0600
- Hello List, Am going through rear suspension components in preparation for reassembly. Have Armstrong dampers. About twice the force is required to move one damper arm vs. the other. Seems like the r
- /html/triumphs/2013-12/msg00177.html (8,504 bytes)
- 13. [TR] Re TR4A dampers (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 09:05:38 -0600
- Many thanks to all who responded. I'll let the List know what I do. John DeLuca TR4A in restor. Sent from my iPad ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/triumphs/2013-12/msg00194.html (7,737 bytes)
- 14. [TR] TR4A crankshaft extension (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 21:28:26 -0600
- Hello List, Am considering removing the stock fan and going with an electric fan on my 4A. There is a "Fan Eliminator" kit available that bolts on in front of the pulley, thus eliminating the fan and
- /html/triumphs/2014-01/msg00067.html (8,127 bytes)
- 15. [TR] Engine mount (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 17:44:58 -0500
- Hi list, Recently installed rebuilt engine in my TR4A. New mounts are round as were the originals and in the same mounting holes...the rear holes. Engine not dressed out yet. Just noticed the fan hub
- /html/triumphs/2014-09/msg00061.html (7,949 bytes)
- 16. [TR] TR4A fuel lines (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 22:01:33 -0600
- Hi List, Have installed Victoria British supplied 5/16" copper fuel line from tank to pump. My TR4A has Z-S carbs and uses the carb to carb pipe with a "T". I have this pipe and it is reusable. It di
- /html/triumphs/2014-11/msg00175.html (8,443 bytes)
- 17. [TR] TR4A wire harness (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 20:19:15 -0600
- Hi List, Am taking a hard look at the suitability of my original harness to be reused. The harness is in good shape. The connectors are surprisingly good but need cleaning. I want to clean a few and
- /html/triumphs/2014-12/msg00074.html (8,341 bytes)
- 18. [TR] TR4A engine ground strap (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2015 21:45:10 -0600
- Hello List, Am reassembling my TR4A and trying to sort out the correct attachment points for the engine ground strap. I have a 2 1/2 inch 3/8-24 bolt with two nuts, a lock washer and 2 star washers t
- /html/triumphs/2015-02/msg00015.html (8,783 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 8, Issue 32 (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2015 21:14:03 -0600
- TeriAnn and Randall, Thanks for your responses and suggestions. Was leaning toward leaving the strap between engine and frame but will need to consider your suggestions. I'm pretty much a 'put it bac
- /html/triumphs/2015-02/msg00021.html (15,732 bytes)
- 20. [TR] TR4A engine ground strap (score: 1)
- Author: john-marie@sbcglobal.net
- Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2015 19:38:51 -0600
- Many thanks to all who responded. I looked at another car today and have the answer. My mystery bolt goes in the lower hole of the front engine lifting bracket. It has a boss to provide clearance fro
- /html/triumphs/2015-02/msg00036.html (8,313 bytes)
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