- 341. RE: Rear Springs on a TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 06:57:09 -0700
- I have been told that the spring length is different, that 4A non-IRS rear springs will not fit on earlier cars. Since the frame (and hence the rear spring mounting points) was completely redesigned
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg00926.html (8,648 bytes)
- 342. RE: Primary coil resistance? (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:43:24 -0700
- That indicates your TR6 has the ballast resistor incorporated in the wiring harness. Is this where you're getting power for the Pertronix from ? If memory serves, it has to have a source of +12v fro
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg00929.html (8,380 bytes)
- 343. RE: Diver Side Rear Axel Seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2004 15:17:29 -0700
- Wayne, we need a lot more information, including what car and which axle. Your description doesn't make a lot of sense anyway, since only the TR2-4 have oil anywhere near the wheels, and it would ha
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg00979.html (8,659 bytes)
- 344. RE: Diver Side Rear Axel Seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2004 16:15:07 -0700
- There are actually two seals that are leaking then, the inner seal that separates the differential gear oil from the grease in the wheel bearing, plus the outer grease seal in the bearing housing. T
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg00982.html (9,348 bytes)
- 345. RE: installation order (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2004 20:44:00 -0700
- Sure, but you'd just have to take it apart again. Randall Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg00992.html (6,972 bytes)
- 346. RE: 200 miles (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2004 22:05:35 -0700
- Why not find out why it's leaking instead ? Even with the carbs set way rich, they shouldn't be releasing raw gas into the air, so the mixture adjustment has nothing to do with the smell. Not sure w
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg00996.html (7,886 bytes)
- 347. RE: Distributor Points Plate Action (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 14:26:16 -0700
- A fair amount of drag is normal. Some expensive cars had bearings between the plates, but not Triumphs. The force of the vacuum is multiplied by the area of the diaphragm. Not much force when it's o
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01020.html (8,785 bytes)
- 348. RE: TR4A Pinion Flange Seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 08:15:58 -0700
- My local NAPA store also had listings of seals & Speedi-Sleeves by dimensions. They had to order the sleeve that fit my car, but the (front) seal was in stock. Then he showed me the application cata
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01056.html (7,609 bytes)
- 349. RE: Compression Test Results (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:10:15 -0700
- Hey Teri, nice hearing from you again. I thought maybe you'd gotten off the Let's quantify that by saying "a little oil". Enough oil will always raise the compression reading, even if it's valves ins
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01057.html (8,590 bytes)
- 350. RE: Compression Test Results (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 14:10:19 -0700
- MotoPsyche@aol.com replied : Bill, the whole point of TeriAnn's post was that there is no "psi number to shoot for". What you should look for when doing a compression test is the same number in all
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01060.html (9,803 bytes)
- 351. RE: Glove Box (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 09:50:55 -0700
- That reminds me of an old question : On cars delivered without the optional heater (as my previous TR3A was), what was used to block off the demister louvers in the scuttle ? My current car has had
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01074.html (7,839 bytes)
- 352. RE: fuel tank cleaning (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:50:30 -0700
- No idea about the others, but 220-450 is the infamous "slushing compound". It's nothing as fancy as rust converter, just a fairly heavy bodied paint that can be applied by 'slushing' the tank around
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01084.html (8,340 bytes)
- 353. FW: British humour, actually from there, sent by an actual Englishman. (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 11:38:18 -0700
- FROM THE BRITISH NEWSPAPERS! 1) Commenting on a complaint from a Mr Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, "We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It's
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01095.html (8,763 bytes)
- 354. RE: Distributor Wobble (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 11:47:49 -0700
- The rotor should turn a bit under finger pressure, but should not move side to side without turning. If it does move side to side, then a new bushing in the distributor body is called for. Replacing
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01096.html (8,493 bytes)
- 355. RE: Stag OD Shifter Knob on a TR6? (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:50:06 -0700
- I don't know about the TR7, but a late Spit OD knob, or a Stag OD knob, would work I believe. The significant distinction is that the TR3 shift lever is hollow (with a hole at the bottom for the wir
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01100.html (8,628 bytes)
- 356. RE: Where to buy innertubes? (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 22:11:33 -0700
- My local Pep Boys (discount auto parts chain) carries them in several sizes. Doesn't have to be precise (each size of tube fits probably 20 different sizes of tire), but I'd want to stick to somethi
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01119.html (7,353 bytes)
- 357. RE: Something new about tires....??? (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 09:12:15 -0700
- If you'll pardon my saying so, Bud, I think you're splitting semantic hairs here. "Moisture" means a small amount of water, and air does contain a small amount of water, in vapor form. The use of ni
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01133.html (9,857 bytes)
- 358. RE: disk road wheel hub cap studs - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 09:26:16 -0700
- If you do come up with a source, please let me know. My initial attempts were made with 1/4" bolts and a short section of 1/4" id steel tubing, then hand shaping with a cutoff blade in an angle grin
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01134.html (8,295 bytes)
- 359. RE: Clutch Pedal Pressure Changes (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 09:38:46 -0700
- What Triumph do you have, Jerry ? If it's a TR2-4, I would guess that the return spring on the slave cylinder is weak, broken or missing; and the pushrod needs adjustment. Another distinct possibili
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01137.html (8,129 bytes)
- 360. RE: Something new about tires....??? (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 10:45:36 -0700
- Actually, I suspect the biggest water problem happens when running the air through the compressor does not reduce the amount of water. When the air is heated by compression, the water stays in the f
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01143.html (10,051 bytes)
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