- 41. Looking for Nick Tomasi (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:45:54 EST
- Hey Guys, Bill Lynn VTR Membership Secretary is looking for the current address or some contact information for Nick Tomasi. As I recall he has a real nice Powder Blue TR2 and some other TR's. He onc
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00779.html (6,531 bytes)
- 42. Re: Brake Caliper Conspiracy (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:59:19 EST
- Darrell, I am not sure about others, but I did take mine apart. I wanted to replace the rubber gasket between the halves but the main reason was because my calipers had quite a bit of surface rust an
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00781.html (8,748 bytes)
- 43. Re: differential rebuilder in SC or NC? (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:04:12 EST
- Tim, I have had TRF, Car Components, rebuild a couple of Diff's and they do a good job. Darrell == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00160.html (7,366 bytes)
- 44. Troubled TR8/TR7 VE (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 13:55:27 EST
- The TR8 is in position in the work garage and it is finally time to address issues which prevent me from driving and enjoying it. First would be a cooling system flush, tear down or whatever it take
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00166.html (8,084 bytes)
- 45. Re: Troubled TR8/TR7 VE add on (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:27:05 EST
- Oh Shoot, Forgot to add on the Eight. Pull On the A/C button and nothing happens. No Cheers, Darrell == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00167.html (6,548 bytes)
- 46. Re: Troubled TR8/TR7 VE (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 15:06:30 EST
- Thanks Randall, Power to the starter was confirmed by my Son In Law, Ben. I think he shorted out the wires at the starter with the key on and big sparks flew. I told him to Stop It! Yes, I have learn
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00170.html (7,065 bytes)
- 47. Re: Winterizing the TR6 ... distilled wisdom please (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 10:34:08 EST
- Harry, If I could remember to do it I would most likely pump up the tires to prevent them from flat spotting real bad. But I am like Dave and pretty much don't do any extensive routine. I have used f
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00189.html (8,810 bytes)
- 48. Re: Winterizing the TR6 ... distilled wisdom please (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:14:03 EST
- Any car with an intact evaporation control system (unvented tank and charcoal canister) will keep the gas fresh for 5 months. Heck, I've started a TR6 on three your old gas. The battery was dead and
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00202.html (10,171 bytes)
- 49. Re: overdrive lube (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:39:07 EST
- recommends using non-detergent 30W oil in the OD and gearbox rather than the TR-specified 90W hypoid gear oil. Tom, Heard this 30W recommendation before many years ago. I practice the following in th
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00205.html (7,566 bytes)
- 50. Re: Update on Stuck Hood on '74 TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:53:19 EST
- I wonder if the emergency release was worth it. Just my opinion: No Way! There will none of those on my TR's. I will use my sawed off broomstick handle if the worst happens. The one broomstick use so
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00293.html (7,128 bytes)
- 51. Re: TR3 bumper spare tire (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:20:54 EST
- Catch this one, A buddy of mine has a real nice 59 BRG TR3A. One unique feature we discovered right after he acquired it was a rectangle cut out of the gas tank right behind the rear interior panel.
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00328.html (8,482 bytes)
- 52. Re: Synthetic oils (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 18:14:09 EST
- You see my daughter has another problem. She never seems to have the time to check the oil what with going to the Ohio State Football home games and all those other things that seem to occupy her tim
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00336.html (7,053 bytes)
- 53. Re: TR3 BRAKE DESPIRATION!!!!!!!!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:50:03 EST
- Paul, I have done quite a few rebuilds over the years to various TR calipers. As I recall the piston will normally require some force to slide into the hole with a new seal. Don't forget to lubricate
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00411.html (8,510 bytes)
- 54. Re: concours checkoff (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:44:04 EST
- The best reference material available for the Triumph TR2 would be the Triumph Register of America's Judging Standards & Restoration Guidelines publication. It is World Class and is an outstanding o
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00577.html (6,897 bytes)
- 55. Re: Ridiculous TR4 questions again. (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:29:49 EST
- Both TR4s together would make an fantastic combination - but I'm not sure if I will able to stuff them both in the garage and keep my wife happy and I don't know yet about longer term offsite storage
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00609.html (7,882 bytes)
- 56. 63 TR4 SHE RUNS! (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:32:47 EST
- Just fired up the 63, and after sitting for 2 years she fired right up. This one is CT 13917 L. It is white with the remains of a black interior. Fairly solid but in need of everything. Very origina
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00651.html (7,619 bytes)
- 57. Re: TR4 seats (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 09:59:24 EDT
- In terms of originality what seats can I use, ie TR3? Jim, Although TR3 seats may look very close to early TR4, the frames and springs are quite different. The result is TR3 seats sit way high in a T
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00003.html (6,849 bytes)
- 58. Browns Spitfire/ Electric Gremlins (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 20:20:57 EDT
- The saga continues. During an ice cream run tonight the Spit ran great with the exception of no gauge lights. Upon return to the garage I rolled the fuses and the ignition light came on and the tach
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00014.html (7,261 bytes)
- 59. Re: Smoking TR250 (was Hose to nowhere on valve cover) (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:35:40 EDT
- Richard, Thanks for your thoughts. I have altered the 250's crankcase ventilation and most likely restricted it from stock. The troublesome symptom is gray/black smoke blowing out the tail pipe unde
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00057.html (8,485 bytes)
- 60. Re: Browns Spitfire/ Electric Gremlins (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:29:46 EDT
- Thanks Guys for the help, I had my son in law clean up the fuse box. I will take a wait and see position for the time being. I would think that a new box although a pain to install may be in order if
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00060.html (7,308 bytes)
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