- 61. [TR] Tire Speed (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:43:13 -0500
- Education can be a dangerous thing. Next quarter at the VoTech school, I'm taking suspensions and front ends. Reading ahead I came across a paragraph that discussed tire speed dynamics> It said that
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00906.html (7,297 bytes)
- 62. RE: [TR] TR3 Timing Chain Rattle (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:44:07 -0400
- Years ago I had a rattle in my TR4 from the timing chain area and just let it go. It was not too long before I started loosing a lot of oil......the slapping chain wore a hole in the timing chain cov
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00297.html (7,931 bytes)
- 63. Re: [TR] Rear Oil Seal Mandrel (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 16:09:50 -0400
- Have you tried the auto parts stores that "loan/rent" tools? == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
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- 64. Re: [TR] Overspray on Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:30:53 -0400
- Try lacquer thinner. Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00748.html (7,324 bytes)
- 65. Re: [TR] primer paint problems (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 21:57:21 -0400
- I'm guessing that you put the primer on too thin. Did you do a first very light coat, almost a dusting, then followed that up with another wet coat then a last wet coat? When I did my truck (not a T
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00038.html (9,576 bytes)
- 66. [TR] Tight Steering (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 19:55:46 -0400
- Tonight I disassembled the TR3 steering..I have a split shaft adjustable steering so I separated the shafts and the upper shaft turned easily. So I separated the shafts and there was no binding in t
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00064.html (6,654 bytes)
- 67. [TR] What is tight and what is not. TR3B Steering (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:30:07 -0400
- I'm putting my steering unit back in the TR and a couple of questions... What is considered "tight" when turning the wheel with no weight on the front end? My 91 Nissan pu is very light compared to
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00780.html (7,848 bytes)
- 68. Re: [TR] O/D switch connections (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 21:20:32 -0400
- I'm not sure what the specs are, but look the specs on the switch you have. It should give volts and amps, most do. If that switch works, then one with that spec should function too. There can't be
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00271.html (8,408 bytes)
- 69. Re: [TR] Decarbonization (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sun, 14 May 2006 20:17:59 -0400
- One of my instructors at school is a Ford Master Certified mechanic an he knows his stuff. The following is what he told me he did on carburetor cars (of course they are std center top mounted carbs
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00338.html (11,368 bytes)
- 70. [TR] Sandblasting Alternative (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sun, 14 May 2006 20:25:32 -0400
- here is a url for soda blasting: http://www.sodablastcars.com/ According to what I've read and talked with others, its much safer and much less damaging to parts. I'm going to try and find someone l
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00339.html (6,705 bytes)
- 71. RE: [TR] Tank Floats (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 18:05:16 -0400
- The float we are talking about ...is it metal or plastic? Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
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- 72. Re: [TR] Tank Floats (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 21:34:33 -0400
- I've seen plastic put in a small vial with acetone and the plastic dissolved in the acetone. The resultant mixture is then spread on the plastic parts to be bonded and the acetone/plastic mixture "m
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00622.html (8,070 bytes)
- 73. Re: [TR] Need gauge glass and trim ring (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 11:05:05 -0400
- let me check and I'll be back to you. I think I have 1. Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00627.html (7,094 bytes)
- 74. Re: [TR] TR3a without mechanical fan (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 20:37:05 -0400
- If you were on 301 near Folkston 40 years ago....you were very lonely...probably the only card for hours ;-) == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00660.html (7,754 bytes)
- 75. [TR] Old Cranks and standing up (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 21:59:32 -0400
- This old crank likes to lie on his side from time to time. Of course I really appreciate being able to stand up too! Have a nice night! Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Reg
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00666.html (6,546 bytes)
- 76. Re: [TR] New Car in Garage (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:52:35 -0400
- Great wife there! Keep us informed how the car does! Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00043.html (8,068 bytes)
- 77. [TR] Trannies Old and New (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:57:51 -0400
- At school they asked for a volunteer to tear down a Ford T50D 5 speed tranny. Not overburdened at that time, I of course volunteered. The ford T50D was out of a drag Mustang and it was an 89 tranny.
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00256.html (7,354 bytes)
- 78. [TR] TR3 steel wheel color (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 21:08:24 -0400
- I am ready to paint my wheels and I'm wondering what color they were originally. I know its silver, but I'm not sure "how" silver. Any body have an idea? Thanks Doug == This list supported in part b
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00516.html (7,354 bytes)
- 79. [TR] Paint chip charts (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:06:50 -0400
- I'm sure this has been passed by the list before and there may be better places, but the link below is a source of pain and codes. http://tinyurl.com/26m52 Doug == This list supported in part by The
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00655.html (6,495 bytes)
- 80. Re: [TR] Bakelite - best glue? (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mathews <mathews@uga.edu>
- Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2006 12:44:03 -0400
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