- 121. RE: Radiator electric fan switch source (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 19:49:50 -0800
- My local independant dealer carries DeRale brand fans. They also have an adjustable controller under that name, with a sensor that pushes into the radiator fins (without damaging the radiator). ABou
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00725.html (8,468 bytes)
- 122. RE: Fuel gauge trouble (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 20:12:28 -0800
- I think more likely you're looking for a bad connection or damaged wire somewhere between the gauge and the fuel tank sender. Could possibly be a bad ground at the sender, or a bad connection betwee
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00743.html (7,621 bytes)
- 123. RE: electrical problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 10:10:02 -0800
- Welcome back ! Yes, of course. I'd check at the A1 terminal on the control box (voltage regulator), it should also be battery voltage all the time. If not, but you find battery voltage on the A term
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00749.html (8,029 bytes)
- 124. RE: TR3A/TR4A exhaust systems interchangagbility (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 17:27:54 -0800
- Yes, it will fit the engine. Fitting the rest of the exhaust is more problematic. The 4-2-1 design allows for better scavenging of the cylinders at midrange rpm, resulting in slightly more power. Ki
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00758.html (8,449 bytes)
- 125. RE: no LBC: bolt extractor tips for '66 Volvo (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:41:13 -0800
- There was a fairly extensive article on this topic in Home Shop Machinist (or maybe Projects in Metal, I get the two confused). The author said welding a nut to the broken bolt/stud was the only way
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00782.html (8,977 bytes)
- 126. RE: The latest scam gets nasty (no LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 10:31:42 -0800
- I could be wrong, but I suspect that the person who sent this out was in turn scammed by someone else. They've probably answered one of those "How to make a million dollars in your spare time" ads,
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00787.html (7,145 bytes)
- 127. RE: Shoulder Belts -- TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 15:49:36 -0800
- Just to weigh in on the topic, I've maintained for a long time that your best chance of surviving a really bad TR3 crash is to be thrown clear of the car. My recent experience with having my TR3A to
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00812.html (11,016 bytes)
- 128. RE: Build certificates (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 08:11:17 -0800
- Joe, I'm not sure anyone has pointed this out. Installing a V8 into a TR2 involves quite a few other changes as well, including substantial sheet metal mods and a different steering wheel/column/tur
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00824.html (7,900 bytes)
- 129. RE: Shoulder Belts -- TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 08:38:12 -0800
- Yeah, but two in a row isn't all that rare ! Except that I wasn't generalizing to apply universally ... I was talking specifically about a stock (no roll bar/cage) TR3. Which was NOT in a stock TR3,
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00825.html (10,540 bytes)
- 130. RE: Rear suspension. (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 08:59:08 -0800
- But the problem would be abundantly obvious, because the rear axle would be pressed firmly against the frame even with the weight of the car on it. Assembly would also be rather tough, since you'd h
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00828.html (7,636 bytes)
- 131. RE: Clutch Fork pin questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 10:56:56 -0800
- There were some defective pins on the market, not strong enough to handle normal stress. Mentally extend a line through the axis of the pin and out the other side of the fork. Center punch where the
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00832.html (8,572 bytes)
- 132. RE: Shoulder Belts -- TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:51:57 -0800
- Not wanting to go any length of time without my "TR fix", I've already made arrangements to purchase another TR3, TR3B this time. It's not running and is partially disassembled, but I'm hopeful I ca
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00838.html (8,041 bytes)
- 133. RE: Shoulder Belts TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 16:01:21 -0800
- John, how can you say this thread has nothing to do with Triumphs !? Surely discussing the best way to improve (or not) the safety of a Triumph is suitable discussion fare for the Triumph list ! Odd
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00839.html (7,098 bytes)
- 134. RE: Ball joint questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 06:56:43 -0800
- Sounds right to me. Should be fine. The same thing has happened with TR3 lower trunnions, and so far mine have stayed put. Note that nylon insert locking nuts (aka Nylocs) are only good for a limite
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00867.html (8,363 bytes)
- 135. RE: TR5 (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:21:32 -0800
- There were at least 7 LHS TR5s imported into the US around 68-69. I've forgotten the name of the person responsible offhand (as I recall he wound up in jail), but there were at least a few. I don't
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00883.html (7,676 bytes)
- 136. RE: here's a good question for you folks (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:44:54 -0800
- Just to repeat a warning, the factory fan apparently served as a harmonic vibration dampener. The first worrisome harmonic doesn't appear until around 5200 rpm (possibly as early as 5000 rpm), but r
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00900.html (10,550 bytes)
- 137. RE: here's a good question for you folks (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:40:23 -0800
- Forgot to add, while I don't live in the desert, I do drive through it on occasion. Driving at high speed in 110F heat, my temp gauge rises to roughly 200F (which I believe is roughly where my 185F
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00903.html (8,921 bytes)
- 138. RE: Rear Suspension; TR4 solid axle cars sitting high in rear (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:43:35 -0800
- Nah, hickory splits too easy. Oak is better, and although not as common, still plentiful in Missoura. Randall
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00904.html (8,027 bytes)
- 139. RE: clevis forks (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:19:31 -0800
- And TRF has it listed in their price list. They've got the pin listed too, 57195. Randall
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00907.html (7,381 bytes)
- 140. RE: here's a good question for you folks (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:21:01 -0800
- Not to belabor the point, but Jim has his fan mounted as a pusher instead of a puller. That may have something to do with why he has to run it at speed ... Randall
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00908.html (8,144 bytes)
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