- 21. Re: [TR] Vac Advance Update (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:19:05 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- There are also differences in vacuum advances. The 83mm engine distributor (40850) is all centrifugal advance without a vacuum advance. I was comparing Randall's numbers for the 40795 distributor to
- /html/triumphs/2006-09/msg00184.html (9,074 bytes)
- 22. Re: [TR] My only car (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 19:22:30 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Congratulations Dale, I use my TR6 as a daily driver. It's not that hard to keep up and very straight forward to diagnose any problems that arise. Parts are readily available also! Greg Perry --Origi
- /html/triumphs/2006-09/msg00226.html (7,078 bytes)
- 23. [TR] Re: Rear Shock Conversion Frame Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:42:11 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Hello Aaron and list, I may start a lively discussion with my opinion about the frame members cracking after installing tube shock conversion brackets, so here is my opinion. I believe that the probl
- /html/triumphs/2006-09/msg00369.html (8,584 bytes)
- 24. Re: [TR] TR6 Speedometer (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:31:37 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- I have a 72 TR6 with A type overdrive with a 3.7:1 diff the speedometer face plate plate is 1120. Greg Perry --Original Message-- == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == ht
- /html/triumphs/2006-09/msg00409.html (6,979 bytes)
- 25. RE: [TR] Electric troubleshooting help (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 18:50:09 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- One can put a capacitor inline to smooth out the voltage fluctuations. If my memory serves me correctly, I used two 2,000 microFarad capacitors in parallel for a total of 4,000 microFarads. This was
- /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00005.html (7,781 bytes)
- 26. RE: [TR] Electric troubleshooting help (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:19:52 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- --Original Message-- I need to correct the above. The capacitor is connected across the battery charger leads with positive side of the capacitor connected to the positive cable of the charger. I di
- /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00044.html (8,177 bytes)
- 27. Re: [TR] TESTS FOR POSSIBLE COOLANT/OIL LEAK (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:38:26 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Paul, I would suggest doing a coolant pressure test first before evaluating the above. Greg Perry == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00354.html (8,079 bytes)
- 28. Re: [TR] TR250 Rear Springs - recommendations (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 07:08:51 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- Did you check the rear camber before replacing the uprated springs? The rear camber can raise and lower the rear of the car if it is not set correctly. Ideally -1/2 inch camber setting with +/- 1/2
- /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00237.html (7,246 bytes)
- 29. [TR] oil filler cap leakage (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:57:15 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- Hello List, My oil filler cap on the valve cover is leaking a lot less than before rebuilding it. I drilled out the rivet, replaced the gasket with two pieces of 1/32" gasket material. The original t
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00343.html (7,604 bytes)
- 30. RE: [TR] oil filler cap leakage (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:36:44 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- Thanks for the confirmation! I was hoping that the solution was a bit simpler to cure. But at over 200K miles and with cylinder compression range 145 psi to 133 psi, the engine/ car runs very well.
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00349.html (7,609 bytes)
- 31. Re: [TR] Oil filler cap leakage (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:51:21 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- You have a good point. I just have a daily driver. It's certainly not a show car. I significantly reduced the rate of oil leakage by rebuilding the oil cap. I'll try to bend the tabs on the old one
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00357.html (9,511 bytes)
- 32. Re: [TR] Armstrong shocks rebuilt (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 04:49:14 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- A. Rodes has a good article on the armstrong shock at http://mywebpages.comcast.net/rhodes/shock.html This may help you, Greg Perry == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register ==
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00498.html (7,107 bytes)
- 33. Re: [TR] Global Worming (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:56:35 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- The worm pills at the feed store are cheaper.... Maybe that's the solution! Greg Perry == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00310.html (6,873 bytes)
- 34. Re: [TR] RE:Anal retentives and Trailer Queens. (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:02:17 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- I like old beaters. A well worn beater has more character and personality to me, just like an old Timex.... or that old pair of comfortable boots / shoes... Owner of a beater, Greg Perry == This lis
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00579.html (7,371 bytes)
- 35. Re: [TR] Girling vs Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 17:41:10 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Is the country of manufacture in USA, Europe or Asia? Regards, Greg Perry == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00062.html (7,378 bytes)
- 36. Re: [TR] Brake MC & Bleeding Questions. (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 19:57:31 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- There is also the local luandromat. Greg Perry == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00091.html (7,592 bytes)
- 37. Re: [TR] Best outside temperature for installing a new soft top (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 11:28:19 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- I once installed a top in July in the heat of the day. I eliminated the gap at the top bar in order to prevent the top flapping going down the highway. When winter came I had a hard time attaching t
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00118.html (8,312 bytes)
- 38. [TR] Trunnions (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 06:00:47 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Hello List, Is there suppose to be some play in the trunnions (between the spindle and trunnion)? Is there any difference in quality of the repacement trunnions from the big three? TRF indicates soli
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00153.html (6,599 bytes)
- 39. Re: [TR] Insurance Question (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 16:13:42 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- I tried and failed when I had one driver and six vehicles! I finally decided to ignore the insurance company's complaints and keep dropping and adding vehicles on the policy. I now only have two driv
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00444.html (7,499 bytes)
- 40. Re: [TR] TR6 Readily Available Front Shock? (score: 1)
- Author: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 11:56:35 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Front shock TR6 Monroe R2548 Koni 80-2167 Greg Perry == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00522.html (7,042 bytes)
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