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201. RE: Oil Filters (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:35:10 -0700; Don, I don't have the link any more, but I have seen a study that actually compared oil filters on the basis of how well they cleaned the oil. Fram was solidly in the middle of the pack. And it's re; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00856.html (9,340 bytes)
202. RE: Oil Filters (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:13:26 -0700; My supportable, documented evidence is that I personally drove an engine a quarter million miles using only Fram filters and never having the pan off. Since the original bearings, crank, rings, etc.; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00859.html (9,344 bytes)
203. RE: Wire Wheels & Tubes (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:44:18 -0700; Yes, if they're standard wire wheels. Otherwise the air will leak out between the spoke nipples and the wheel. Also required with tubes. A lot of neighborhood shops have the right equipment these da; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00889.html (7,659 bytes)
204. RE: TR6 electrical problems (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 21:38:04 -0700; So the battery wasn't dead, but after you left it disconnected for a few days, it was. I'd say you've got a bad battery. Now you've got a bad alternator too. Sure, it's possible. It's even marginall; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00893.html (9,308 bytes)
205. RE: crank wheel shims and oil thrower (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 07:18:29 -0700; I'd say it depends both on how you plan to use the car, and on how good your eye is. If it's a show car that you'll only drive 1000 miles/year, then I wouldn't worry about it. The amount of misalign; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00902.html (7,790 bytes)
206. RE: DVM (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 09:49:43 -0700; stands for Digital Volt Meter ... but it's a very common misnomer for a digital multimeter. Although there are some limitations in using a digital meter, I much prefer digital because they are so mu; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00908.html (8,261 bytes)
207. RE: Castrol (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 11:37:24 -0700 postmaster@bouncemessage.net); It's my understanding that the polyol esters used in synthetic motor oil are naturally "multiweight", meaning they thin less with temperature than the reference mineral oil does. Randall Check out t; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00917.html (7,359 bytes)
208. RE: starter replacement 58 3A (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 13:24:19 -0700; I had no trouble at all doing it on TS39781LO, but it had already been modified to eliminate the nut on the top bolt. Even without the mod though, it should be far easier to put the gear drive start; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00922.html (10,266 bytes)
209. RE: DVM (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:40:29 -0700; Only takes a more expensive meter to have response times comparable to an analog meter (whose response is not instaneous either). It's true the cheapie units are slow, but it's also true I rarely ha; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00939.html (10,936 bytes)
210. RE: 4A Wiper Motor (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:49:13 -0700; The single speed wiper motor has two terminals marked "1" and "2" ... as I recall the 2 speed motor has 3 wires coming out of the case rather than the two terminals. Try applying power between the #; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00940.html (7,927 bytes)
211. RE: Headlight wiring (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:35:39 -0700; Yes (at those power levels), but your lights won't be as bright as they could be. The voltage drop through the original wires & switches isn't enough to harm the components, but does reduce the volt; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00942.html (7,563 bytes)
212. RE: 4A Wiper Motor (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 09:07:31 -0700; If it's a wound-field motor like the TR2-4 have, one terminal is connected to one of the brush arms. The other terminal is connected to the field windings, and the other end of the field windings is; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00946.html (7,777 bytes)
213. RE: starter replacement 58 3A (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:53:09 -0700; How so, Rich ? It was lighter and less expensive, which would seem to be desirable traits. Harder to change the ring gear certainly, but not impossible by any means. You break the old one off, and t; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00956.html (9,227 bytes)
214. RE: TR4A Wiring Harness (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 06:48:04 -0700; If you can handle rewiring an old (relays) pinball machine, you can do a TR4A easy. Might not be quite that easy, since you say your old one is a non-original mess. You may need to compare the color; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00968.html (8,881 bytes)
215. RE: >>The earlier ring gear was pressed onto the flywheel (what an (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:52:32 -0700; Sure. This is supposed to be a sports car after all, where performance is more important than a smooth idle. Extra weight means it takes longer to accelerate, and flywheels have to accelerated five; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00975.html (10,724 bytes)
216. RE: Selling a car on ebay (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 18:16:51 -0700; Marty, my suggestion is to use an escrow service. I think eBay runs one and there used to be others around for the same purpose. I've not sold a car this way, but I did use escrow when I bought a Ju; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00986.html (8,635 bytes)
217. RE: Idle musings about TRactor flywheels & ring gears (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 18:41:31 -0700; Could be, I guess. But they already had the equipment to shrink on the ring gear, and all those holes to drill & tap, bolts & keepers to install, etc ... And the early ring gear isn't all that heavy; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00988.html (10,153 bytes)
218. RE: Selling a car on ebay (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 19:31:02 -0700; Geo, I've been considering doing this for a car I'm buying (not on eBay). Can you share a few more details, like how & how much ? Were you able to just call your bank and request the transfer ? Rand; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00992.html (7,843 bytes)
219. RE: Ford 8 inch Rear End, No TR - Stupid Question (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 21:17:10 -0700; Nope, that's exactly the way a differential should work (unless it's a limited slip). You'll need to stop one drum from turning (and then halve the ratio you measure). Randall Check out the new Brit; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00995.html (8,095 bytes)
220. RE: Idle musings about TRactor flywheels & ring gears (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 21:33:53 -0700; Treat her to a manicure & pedicure at the local salon. Too late <g> The book does actually say to boil it, but IMO you're in no danger of overheating it in your kitchen oven (or even a toaster oven; /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00996.html (10,153 bytes)

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