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41. Stroboscopic Engine timing (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 19:29:17 -0400; I had been looking for a reference stating what setting to use when setting the timing using a stroboscopic timing light. No answers were to be had. One source said that there was quite a bit of vari; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg00912.html (7,889 bytes)
42. RE: OD connections - TR4A (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 16:13:02 -0400; Yes it does.! The speedo cable crosses over the top of the front of the transmission and then goes over to the angle drive. The cable has the tendency to hit the exhaust and burn thru the plastic co; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg00914.html (6,746 bytes)
43. RE: TR4a engine timing: some answers (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 22:38:31 -0400; I consulted a local expert and picked his brain about the tuning issue and he had a few good things for me. 1) 26-28 degrees total advance should be enough. 30 as I have it now at the outside. This m; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg00951.html (7,808 bytes)
44. RE: TR4a engine timing: some answers (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 12:38:33 +0000; My impression was that he was referring to total advance including the vacuum, but I am not positive. I think that I will leave the advance setting right where it is right now, at 30 total. I, too, t; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg00968.html (8,991 bytes)
45. re:needlemania (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 22:44:48 +0000; Well, you have the ultimate questions. It is hard to fit carbs to an engine that the manufacturer never tested. I, too, would have started with the TR 2000 since the engine is probably roughly simila; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01105.html (9,331 bytes)
46. re:Speedometer error with overdrive (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:50:47 -0400; John, do you know what year the OD is from? For some reason I thought that all the TR6 speedos had the same calibration: 1000. What is the calibration printed on your speedo? Probably you could get t; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01177.html (8,600 bytes)
47. Re: Speedometer error with overdrive (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 02:20:44 +0000; It has been a while since I had my OD apart, but I think the OD drive is held in place with a cross bolt. Remove the bolt and the drive spindle is able to be removed without much trouble. It can almo; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01178.html (9,323 bytes)
48. Re: Speedometer error with overdrive (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 07:21:02 -0400; Yes, you are right. I had meant, I thought the TR6 speedos were always 1000 with the J-type. I was not positive if they had differing drive gears for the A-types or not. On the earlier cars with the; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01181.html (10,378 bytes)
49. RE: * TR3 Crapped Out Again * (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 17:16:41 +0000; You certainly changed a bunch of stuff. I guess we can eliminate them. I think the next issue would be fuel flow. Maybe the pump is not working right. Do you have a filter? Is it clean? Maybe some cr; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01360.html (8,881 bytes)
50. Now MINE crapped out (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:05:43 +0000; I was driving my just-out-of-restoration 4A. The engine is all original, untouched 28,000 miles. It has been having that problem of being unable to determine the proper mixture via colortune nor by l; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01438.html (8,177 bytes)
51. What is the right Dwell? (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:04:10 -0400; Can anybody confirm the dwell reading for a TR4a (or Tr4, and probably TR3 too!) when the points are set properly? I think I have the points set right. I always find it hard to judge the last thou or; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01508.html (6,838 bytes)
52. New TR7 parts on Ebay (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:06:57 -0400; I have just put on Ebay some kits I have made for Solid Carburetor Mounts for carburetors on TR7's and Sprints. This will allow you to replace the leak prone flex mounts. All the parts you need are i; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01509.html (6,774 bytes)
53. anybody know about ignition ballast resistors? (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 13:02:22 -0400; Well, I am really confused. I had my Lucas "sport coil" crap out after about 150 miles. I want to have a spare coil, and would not mind having a sport-type coil as my primary coil, with the 1966 vint; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01594.html (8,593 bytes)
54. RE:Nylon/Poly Bushings (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:21:26 -0400; I have nylatron all around with the upraded springs with stock ride height. To match the stiffer springs, I used stiffer shocks as well. I have a good sized front sway bar too. It handles much better; /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01634.html (7,725 bytes)
55. re: want a TR4A IRS (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2005 20:57:33 +0000; I know a little about vintage rallying. What you need is a little variable depending on exactly what you mean by "rallying" . If you mean the type where you drive flat out on poor roads, then the 4A; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00035.html (8,021 bytes)
56. RE: TR3A Alternator conversion (score: 1): Author: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 09:26:14 -0500; I believe that Triumph Rescue (www.triumphrescue.com) assembles conversion I believe that you use a Delco 10SI alternator, I think that the connectors are supposed to be at the "3 o'clock" position.; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00505.html (7,287 bytes)
57. Calipers (was gearbox mount) (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 21:31:43 +0000; And what? 3 square inches for the caliper's piston = 15,000 lb tension on the bolts? I have eard here that the bolts are tensioned to create a certain degree of elongation of the bolt itself. Re-usi; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00719.html (7,939 bytes)
58. RE: Alternator Kit (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 21:46:32 +0000; Well, I believe that Triumph Rescue sells them (www.triumphrescue.com). It is not all that hard to do. You need a Delco 10SI alternator, 3:00 plug position. The VTR website tells the electrical conne; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00721.html (6,735 bytes)
59. Re: Brake Caliper Conspiracy (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 17:25:11 +0000; Randall, and everyone else. I completely understand the logic of these bolt fasteners, and I completely understand the idea of never re-using them. ANd understand the issues of safety and liability.; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00752.html (10,701 bytes)
60. Re: Brake Caliper Conspiracy (score: 1): Author: spamiam@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 18:14:51 +0000; I agree completely. All we need to know is the required clamping force, and what degree of pre-load on a particular bolt will give us that amount of force. I think these are the only issues. I may be; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00755.html (10,022 bytes)

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