- 161. TR3 Clutch adjustment (was : Wheel cyliners and temp gauges) (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 21:13:46 -0700
- On a TR3, there are linkage adjustments at both the clutch slave and the clutch master. Both must be set so there is still some free play in the linkage when the piston is pushed all the way home (f
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00671.html (8,067 bytes)
- 162. RE: TR3 Clutch adjustment (was : Wheel cyliners and temp gauges) (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 08:43:42 -0700
- Yes, it's definitely possible. If the slave adjustment is too tight, it will keep the pressure plate partially depressed, allowing the clutch to slip. If the master adjustement is too tight, the "foo
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00680.html (8,169 bytes)
- 163. RE: headlight rim? Mounting Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 09:16:24 -0700
- Probably. At one time, replacement buckets were sold with several different adapters for the different rims ... the adapter for the TR2-3 rims looked like a small angle bracket, with a plain hole on
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00682.html (7,906 bytes)
- 164. RE: Anyone have a headlight rim? (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:21:40 -0700
- Tom, it would help if you could identify what sort of headlight rim you're looking for. There were at least 4 different rims fitted to TR3/A : Earliest type was TR3 only, had a screw at the bottom t
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00683.html (7,869 bytes)
- 165. RE: headlight rim? Mounting Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 13:23:02 -0700
- Just took a look ... I *think* these are Moss 156-010, which Moss USA has listed as being in stock. $2.35 each. Randall Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00685.html (7,598 bytes)
- 166. RE: Source for TR8 power steering hoses (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:14:46 -0700
- My local independant auto parts store can do the same thing. Might be worth asking yours, if you don't know of an industrial supply company close by. Randall Check out the new British Cars Forum: ht
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00697.html (7,490 bytes)
- 167. RE: Oil spin-on adapter (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:59:30 -0700
- I believe you would have to at least run a hose between the two fittings for the cooler. Or just not install the adapter until you have a cooler :^) Randall Check out the new British Cars Forum: htt
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00701.html (7,839 bytes)
- 168. RE: Turn Signal Woes (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 12:44:31 -0700
- Sounds reasonable to me. Since I've always been too cheap to replace my control head (even after they became available again) ... I've done this many times. It's not terribly difficult, I'd put it r
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00702.html (8,383 bytes)
- 169. RE: Clutch issues (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:01:32 -0700
- Ok, that definitely sounds like a problem. Is the pedal near the floor at that point, or is it stopping much higher ? If you remove the pushrod to the MC, does the pedal move normally ? If you remov
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00709.html (8,718 bytes)
- 170. RE: Turn Signal Woes (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:09:56 -0700
- Innermost parts look very similar, but there are some differences. On the TR, there's no need to pry anything apart, the chrome ring does not hold the horn button in place and you'll likely ruin the
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00710.html (8,146 bytes)
- 171. RE: Oil spin-on adapter (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:36:36 -0700
- Since the oil flows through the cooler before being supplied to the engine ... what do you think will happen when you plug those holes ? Randall Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00712.html (7,935 bytes)
- 172. RE: TRactor Engine Overheating (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 23:42:38 -0700
- Which is exactly the result I would expect. That business about moving water too fast is hooey. Randall Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumI
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00725.html (8,436 bytes)
- 173. RE: TR4A Electrical System (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 22:24:38 -0700
- The "voltage regulator" (aka control box, one of the few times the English phrase is more apt than the American one) actually serves three functions : it limits both the voltage and the current from
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00752.html (8,197 bytes)
- 174. RE: TR3 steel wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 08:33:12 -0700
- Several times. At one point, it was posted as part of a much larger list, that had other inconsistencies and mistakes. Here's a different list I have squirreled away. Like Dave's, I've not checked i
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00760.html (8,937 bytes)
- 175. RE: TR3 steel wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 13:43:45 -0700
- It would seem you're right, Kevin. Here's an updated section for Nissan/Datsun 93-01 NISSAN - Altima (15x6 FWD) 79-83 Stanza (13x4.5 FWD) 87-92 Stanza (14x6 FWD) 85-88 Maxima (15x6 FWD) 83-86 Sentra
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00770.html (8,268 bytes)
- 176. RE: Alt Conversion Excite Resistor Problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 13:52:41 -0700
- What ignition are you using, John ? This is a known problem with some electronic ignitions, the cure is to add a diode in series with the resistor. Also, 5 ohms seems a bit low ... if you don't want
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00771.html (8,899 bytes)
- 177. RE: Alt Conversion Excite Resistor Problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 17:16:24 -0700
- Michael D. Porter replied : I'm fairly certain that's not the case, Michael. The same voltage that is powering the ignition through the resistor is also powering the alternator field through the reg
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00775.html (9,541 bytes)
- 178. RE: Alt Conversion Excite Resistor Problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 20:37:23 -0700
- In a typical GM alternator, there is a separate set of 3 diodes (called the diode trio) that create an output isolated from the main output. This output is used to power the regulator and field circ
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00782.html (12,202 bytes)
- 179. RE: Alt Conversion Excite Resistor Problems - Blue's Clues (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 20:44:14 -0700
- You actually don't know which way the current is flowing at this point, whether it's from the ignition circuit (white wire) into the alternator, or the other way. I don't think so. Mine did the same
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00783.html (7,803 bytes)
- 180. RE: TRactor Engine Overheating - An update (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 20:57:07 -0700
- Something to check while it's apart ... make sure the liners stand proud of the block by the recommended amount on BOTH sides. The block in my (now wrecked) TR3A was apparently not machined square,
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00784.html (8,047 bytes)
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