- 21. [TR] Caliper dust boot installation (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:05:59 -0700
- As part of the front suspension rebuild on my '60 TR3 (TS65408) I am also rebuilding the brake calipers; new SS pistons, piston seals (square "O" rings), dust boots, and SS brake hoses. I have comple
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00881.html (7,829 bytes)
- 22. RE: [TR] Powder Coat curing ovens (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:05:12 -0700
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- 23. RE: [TR] Powder Coat curing ovens (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:07:20 -0700
- Dave has asked about ovens...a subject I've been kicking around for a I'm thinking about trying one of the home powder coating guns but will need an oven for curing. I'm single and could use the oven
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00963.html (8,107 bytes)
- 24. RE: [TR] TR3a rear bumper position (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:39:00 -0700
- Jim, for what it's worth, I just took a quick measurement on my '60 TR3. At the top of the bumper, from edge of bumper to sheet metal, just a hair shy of 2 1/4". At midpoint (vertically) 1 7/8" (beca
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00006.html (7,481 bytes)
- 25. [TR] Brake pads tight (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:16:25 -0700
- As part of the front suspension rebuild on my '60 TR3 I'm also rebuilding the front brakes. I've installed new rotors (from Moss; stock type), new SS pistons, new seals and dust boots, new braided SS
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00976.html (7,131 bytes)
- 26. RE: [TR] Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 07:55:55 -0700
- David asked..."...the metal goes on the hub side and not the vertical link side. Yes?" Correct. I just replaced mine during the (TR3) suspension rebuild. Turn the seal with the metal side down on the
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00035.html (7,093 bytes)
- 27. RE: [TR] Silent block replacement - was Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:22:07 -0700
- David asked "...What is the proper technique to get this bush into the steering arm?". David, I also replaced the silent blocks when I rebuilt my suspension recently. I removed the center (long) tie
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00048.html (8,308 bytes)
- 28. RE: [TR] Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:26:51 -0700
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- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00049.html (6,851 bytes)
- 29. RE: [TR] Silent block replacement - was Grease seals (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:08:19 -0700
- David "What is the conventional wisdom on reaming the steering rod to improve the fit?" I don't think I'd do that. Once I got mine back together, using the procedure I described earlier, it was tight
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00062.html (7,317 bytes)
- 30. RE: [TR] Grease seals] (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:10:00 -0700
- Randall mentioned "...Likely that means the metal backing is still in the hub. Be sure to remove it if you are going to use the new one." Good point! When I replaced mine the felt came out first...I
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00063.html (6,549 bytes)
- 31. RE: [TR] Am I wrong. (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:26:18 -0700
- Tom asked "...I alway put the felt against the bearing (am I wrong?)..." Tom, I did a little homework before refitting al the new parts in my front suspension rebuild (TR3) using the conventional sou
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00077.html (7,612 bytes)
- 32. RE: [TR] Paint stainless steel? (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:58:07 -0700
- Paul asked about painting SS. I used a product to prep various parts before painting during my front-end rebuild. "Metal Ready" is a checmical prep made by the folks that make POR-15 paint. According
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00216.html (7,008 bytes)
- 33. RE: [TR] gauge rebuilding (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:03:14 -0700
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- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00218.html (6,451 bytes)
- 34. RE: [TR] Painting brake calipers (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:13:23 -0700
- Dave, I just did mine with the Duplicolor product; pick up a spray can of the Caliper Cleaner as well. I brushed the paint on and it leveled well; this was after initial cleaning with the spray clean
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00219.html (7,373 bytes)
- 35. [FWD: RE: [TR] gauge rebuilding] (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:16:20 -0700
- Doug asked about plastic for gauge rebuilding. Doug, I have some clear sheet plastic (2 or 3X thicker than transarency film) that I bought at Northern Tool for refilming the window on my sand blast c
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00220.html (6,305 bytes)
- 36. RE: [TR] Removal of overspray from new chrome wire wheels (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:36:45 -0700
- If the wires are not clear coated I'd suggest "Goof Off". I find it works on most everything and you can get it at most auto suppy stores, grocery stores, or Walmart. Be sure to try it on a small, in
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00272.html (7,231 bytes)
- 37. [TR] Coil wiring (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 07:59:19 -0700
- I have removed a home grown adaptation of a small Holley fuel injection unit from my TR3 and returned it to stock SU carburetion as God intended; I also replaced the fuel pump with one of the appropr
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00539.html (6,644 bytes)
- 38. RE: [TR] Coil wiring (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:24:51 -0700
- I wrote last week about having removed a home grown adaptation of a small Holley fuel injection unit from my TR3 and returning it to stock SU carbs; I also replaced the fuel pump with one of the appr
- /html/triumphs/2007-06/msg00010.html (7,397 bytes)
- 39. RE: [TR] Silent Blocks TR3 steering (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:41:47 -0700
- Mike asked '...the seal on the steering idler is shown (Moss part# 520-030) but is unavailable from Moss. What are the list members doing to replace this seal?' I used an O-ring from the local hardwa
- /html/triumphs/2007-06/msg00140.html (6,648 bytes)
- 40. Re: [TR] TR3 Tire Sizes (score: 1)
- Author: ray@raysmg.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:02:12 -0700
- Bill asked about tires for his TR3... Just over a year ago I was in need of a set of tires for my TR3; no problem, call a couple stores, get the best price, and schedule to have them put on. They're
- /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00739.html (9,290 bytes)
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