- 61. [TR] Red LEDs? (score: 135)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 10:37:13 -0400 (EDT)
- Thank you, Geo and Randall. I've ordered the resistors. I take it these are soldered in-line between between the turn signal switch and where the splice is made for front and back for each, left and
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00022.html (10,742 bytes)
- 62. [TR] Flutter miss (score: 135)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:15:27 -0700
- There have been many qualified and knowledgeable suggestions already. In terms of order, I'd most support common tune-up steps first. I didn't see it mentioned when these were last done. Points (not
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00321.html (15,592 bytes)
- 63. [TR] TR2 carpet set suggestions (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2018 10:11:43 -0500 (EST)
- Hi, Chris. When I first restored my TR3 in 2004, I went with the carpet set, but found it got soaked and was a pain to take out, dry, and put back in. Next I went with the rubber mat as original. I w
- /html/triumphs/2018-03/msg00019.html (10,819 bytes)
- 64. [TR] TR3A Radiator Fan (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:28:32 -0500 (EST)
- I seem to remember that the last time this came up, comment was made that an electric fan helps most when the car is at idle or close, but doesn't add much at speed. Don't quote me, though. You're ri
- /html/triumphs/2018-03/msg00029.html (10,794 bytes)
- 65. [TR] TR3A Radiator Fan (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2018 15:23:26 -0400 (EDT)
- General question for all. To what degree (no pun intended) can the timing affect temperature if it's off? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/triu
- /html/triumphs/2018-03/msg00039.html (10,764 bytes)
- 66. [TR] Red LEDs? (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Tue, 1 May 2018 18:02:15 -0400 (EDT)
- Hmmm. Thanks again, Randall. What does "indicator output" look like? Is it a separate spade? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/triumphs/attachme
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00013.html (10,307 bytes)
- 67. [TR] It's a guy thing..... (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2018 08:09:39 -0400 (EDT)
- I was dying to get home to you, honey. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/triumphs/attachments/20180503/4633c2a9/attachment.html>
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00039.html (10,335 bytes)
- 68. [TR] Tr3, conversion from capillary tube to electrically sensedwater temperature gauge (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2018 20:14:11 -0400 (EDT)
- For the non-purists like me, I switched all my guages (not speedo or rpm) to Sunpro. The Sunpro has an electronic sensor that fits perfectly into the thermostat. Terry -- next part -- An HTML attachm
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00048.html (10,972 bytes)
- 69. [TR] TR4A fuel tank and line (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 08:21:04 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi, John. As I'm reading this, all parts are metal, with no rubber hosing. You've removed the gas tank, looked inside and it's clean, but the nickle-copper fuel line is clogged...at least it was unti
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00051.html (10,553 bytes)
- 70. [TR] erratic carburator idle (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2018 16:40:16 -0400 (EDT)
- Much smarter people than I are going to respond, but here's my thoughts. But first, a follow up question. How long has it been since the carb, like your engine, was rebuilt? Reason I ask, if throttle
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00084.html (10,184 bytes)
- 71. [TR] Does people remember me?- Paul Dorsey, '60 TR3A (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:26:55 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi, Paul. Good to hear from you again after all this time. As for the tarp, look at the bright side and think how bad it would be if you hadn't covered it. Glad your back, Terry Smith, '59 TR3A New H
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00074.html (10,453 bytes)
- 72. [TR] torque wrench question (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:49:45 -0400 (EDT)
- <multiply the torque figure you want by the ratio of the torque wrench length divided by the new length. Both lengths measured from center of rotation to the center of the hand grip.> Uhm, that would
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00078.html (10,058 bytes)
- 73. [TR] Flutter miss (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 02:03:24 -0400 (EDT)
- Spark Plug wires will fail under load like that. That'd be my first thought before plugs, especially with electronic ignition and especially if you're running anything other than copper core wires. T
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00132.html (10,221 bytes)
- 74. [TR] mechanics gloves (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 19:50:14 -0400 (EDT)
- Two rules for <Triumph owners (obligatory Triumph content) in a public men's room. #1. Beware of men in raincoats with poor aim. Terry Smith, '59 TR3A New Hampshire
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00171.html (11,263 bytes)
- 75. [TR] to loom or not to loom... (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:56:05 -0400 (EDT)
- Ditto on that. My 3A came with rusted out floors and sills, 3 inches of racoon poop in the engine bay, and fecal dust that blanketed the air as I pounded brake drums to loosen them enough to push out
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00201.html (12,807 bytes)
- 76. [TR] to loom or not to loom... (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:56:14 -0400 (EDT)
- Ditto on that. My 3A came with rusted out floors and sills, 3 inches of racoon poop in the engine bay, and fecal dust that blanketed the air as I pounded brake drums to loosen them enough to push out
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00202.html (12,762 bytes)
- 77. [TR] Fell into a TR3a deal that I could not refuse (score: 128)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:53:16 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi, Chris. I believe States differ on their approach. I had something similar in NH with a car that had sat from 1975 to 2004 in someone's shed. All paper work was gone. I got a bill of sale from the
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00253.html (12,508 bytes)
- 78. [TR] Hard telling, not knowing.... (score: 121)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 10:18:54 -0400 (EDT)
- When I dismantled my wobbly, rusted '59 TR3 in 2004, it had been sitting in a shed since 1974. I took snapshots of everything to help me remember how to put it back together. Since then, I've looked
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00075.html (8,335 bytes)
- 79. [TR] carb linkage lubricant (score: 121)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 10:21:09 -0400 (EDT)
- Just curious. What are peoples' recommendations regarding lubricating the accelerator linkages to the carbs? I've kinda settled on white lithium grease, but am wondering if axle grease might withstan
- /html/triumphs/2018-05/msg00076.html (7,762 bytes)
- 80. [TR] torque wrench question (score: 121)
- Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH)
- Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2018 08:56:03 -0400 (EDT)
- LOL! I'm just glad you science guys are out there!
- /html/triumphs/2018-08/msg00083.html (10,189 bytes)
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