- 1. [TR] Miata seats update (score: 207)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 19:30:29 -0800
- Hi Don, I have a '67 TR4A and have made the Miata conversion. I also got the install kit from Uncle Jack a few weeks before his wreck. My seats are from a 1993 Miata after having paid $125 to a LA ju
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00377.html (10,062 bytes)
- 2. [TR] TR4A overflowbottle location (score: 207)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:05:46 -0800
- On top of the cross mount and underneath the right radiator mount ear is correct. If you look at the bracket closely you'll see that the bracket is angled specifically for this location. Johnnie
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00611.html (9,382 bytes)
- 3. [TR] Some parts for sale (TR4A) (score: 207)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:33:31 -0700
- Hi Darrel, I haven't heard much in awhile on the supercharger. Did you get it installed? Did the install go as advertised? Did you get the extra boost that you thought you'd get? Inquiring minds need
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00356.html (7,343 bytes)
- 4. [TR] Camshaft selections - TRactor Engines (score: 207)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:59:01 -0700
- Yes, I have HVDA 5 speed, Goodparts 3.71 rear, 72 spoke wires treading 205-65's and powered by 87 MM pistons. The grunt in 5th gear at 70 MPH is minimal and needs improved. This is the same engine th
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01069.html (11,021 bytes)
- 5. [TR] 1964 TR4 Triumph for sale (San Bernardino) (score: 207)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:50:47 -0700
- Here's how the ad appeared in San Diego, with a little more explaination. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/2566135019.html Johnnie
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00553.html (11,292 bytes)
- 6. [TR] Fluid recommendations (score: 207)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 20:42:25 -0800
- Damn, can't you guys spell correctly???? It's fluif .... F L U I F. You're really going to screw up the archives. Johnnie
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00405.html (11,729 bytes)
- 7. [TR] 5 speed conversions (score: 207)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:16:44 -0800
- The HVDA conversion was a no brainer decision and implementation for me. About two weeks before getting the kit, per Herman's instructions, I ordered the tranny from a place in Orange County and had
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00587.html (11,497 bytes)
- 8. [TR] SU HS6 choke cable on a TR4 (score: 207)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:43:18 -0700
- Hi Bob, I have a TR4A with HS6's, and Moss' 734-025 works for me. I assume your choke control is on the far right hand side of the center plinth. Correct? The DPO may have cut the cable currently in
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00200.html (9,463 bytes)
- 9. [TR] New TR3 rear oil seal (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 19:37:16 -0800
- Get the recent copy of the VTR mag. It describes it in lots of detail. Johnnie
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00378.html (8,382 bytes)
- 10. [TR] Proper gasket installation (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:59:27 -0800
- I third the motion of Permatex Aviation goo. It can be used just about anywhere, except maybe the manifold gaskets. Johnnie
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00413.html (10,015 bytes)
- 11. [TR] TR4 Fan Hub Pedestal (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 09:09:12 -0800
- Hmmm. My '67 TR4A CTC75157 has a pedestal with a part number ending in 318, and has a slight relief cut in it for the steering rack (not as radical as shown in the pictures). The relief cuts through
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00444.html (9,728 bytes)
- 12. [TR] TR6 Inside Door Handle Installation - no LBC (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:17:31 -0800
- My understanding was that hemostats lock closed, but forceps don't. Thus, hemostats were the roach-clip of choice by hippies back in the '60's. I have no direct knowledge though, somebody told me :)
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00489.html (8,986 bytes)
- 13. [TR] I have a bad feeling about this (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:38:57 -0700
- Hi Folks, I'm just getting the '67 4A going again after installing Herman's Toyota conversion and R.Good's Nissan rear end. There's no problems with these, and in fact it's really nice to run on the
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00541.html (8,578 bytes)
- 14. [TR] I have a bad feeling about this (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:24:19 -0700
- Hi Dave, A bolt came loose holding the ring gear and decided to exit the case and take the fluid with it. It wasn't pretty. Didn't sound too good either. I bought a used rear end, but it was pretty n
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00552.html (9,882 bytes)
- 15. [TR] Any good TR machine shops in San Diego Area? (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 20:58:03 -0700
- My TR have excessive oil leakage through the rear seal and dip stick. A leak down test shows that the valves are leaking too much air (about 30%). It's where the leaking sound is the loudest, so I'm
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00315.html (8,090 bytes)
- 16. [TR] Does Anyone Know Why? (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:52:58 -0700
- Well, for the first time since 1971 I ran out of gas in the TR4A, on the freeway no less. My daughter came and rescued me with a gallon and one half of the cheap stuff. So as I pinged my way to the n
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00790.html (9,173 bytes)
- 17. [TR] HS6 Linkage Bracket (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:33:29 -0700
- In looking at the linkage on my HS6 setup, I find that the bracket between the carbs has a worn screw-hole for the pivot screw. This induces some slop in the accelerator travel, and I'd like to reduc
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00791.html (7,476 bytes)
- 18. [TR] British engine and Frame (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:34:23 -0700
- Just tried going on the website and found myself on a generic site. Is anyone else having this problem? Here's the link I had/ http://www.britishframeandengine.com/index.html Johnnie
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00887.html (7,660 bytes)
- 19. [TR] TRactor Engine 89MM Pistons (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:47:23 -0700
- Hi Folks, Has anyone upgraded their TRactor engine to the 89MM pistons/liners that quite a few shops are selling? If so, did your performance get better? Did it require different carb settings? Any p
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00978.html (7,278 bytes)
- 20. [TR] Camshaft selections - TRactor Engines (score: 195)
- Author: pdonnel1 at san.rr.com (John & Pat Donnelly)
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:54:54 -0700
- Just finished the better part of the afternoon looking at camshaft design. The Tilden website was the best, but my head is still swimming with all the details and I'm not sure which one is best for m
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01028.html (9,393 bytes)
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