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81. RE: TR2 Telescoping Steering Column (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 05:38:26 -0800; Dan, the first thing I see from your photos is that you have the wrong piece attached to the control head for an adjustable steering wheel. I'm too lazy to go take measurements at the moment, but th; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01413.html (8,236 bytes)
82. RE: TR2 Telescoping Steering Column (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 05:41:57 -0800; Oops, I glossed over the slot length before ... 1.75" is way too short for an adjustable steering wheel. The slot has to accommodate the entire range of motion of the wheel, plus the length of the d; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01414.html (7,725 bytes)
83. RE: Storing a project car in cold weather. (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 05:48:41 -0800; I agree, but don't forget that the coolant should still be changed every few years even if the engine is not run. The corrosion inhibitors still wear out with time. Randall Y; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01415.html (8,802 bytes)
84. RE: u joints (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 06:08:36 -0800; Under what part number ? Are you talking about 208075 which is the entire driveshaft ? Randall; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01417.html (7,859 bytes)
85. RE: Storing a project car in cold weather. (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 06:44:49 -0800; The Zerex website (now owned by Valvoline) states : "For the cooling system, antifreeze manufacturers recommend changing the coolant once a year, and some service manuals stipulate flushing and refi; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01419.html (8,913 bytes)
86. RE: regaining the liner projection (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 08:56:50 -0800; IMO it's very unlikely you've applied enough force with sockets & washers to compress the Fig 8 gaskets enough to measure. If the liners aren't sufficiently proud of the block now, they won't rise a; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01425.html (7,572 bytes)
87. RE: u joints (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 09:43:36 -0800 postmaster@bouncemessage.net); Interestingly enough, I can't find 262469 listed anywhere even in price lists. However, I see that Rimmer's has 211137 listed as fitting both propshaft (which we Americans call a driveshaft) and dri; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01429.html (7,839 bytes)
88. RE: horns (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 14:25:22 -0800; Having just installed one of these on my Buick, I can confirm that they are Loud. Not especially melodious, but people notice them ! I suspect they think there's already a wreck in progress ... Rand; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01442.html (7,087 bytes)
89. RE: TR3A intake manifold "goo" (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 16:36:44 -0800; Looks like gasket sealer to me. Randall Y; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01445.html (7,048 bytes)
90. RE: TR3 Driving Lamp wiring question (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 15:19:55 -0800; One pole of the switch gets the wires from the lights, the other pole gets the feed from the ammeter. No ground connection to the switch. That's about as simple as you can get. Personally, I far pre; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01470.html (8,051 bytes)
91. RE: grease fitting for waterpump (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 05:48:23 -0800; The grease fitting is only for "show", it's not actually functional. The modern bearings are "permanently lubricated". Original pump housings were drilled differently, the grease didn't go through t; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01495.html (7,517 bytes)
92. RE: TR3 Wiper Motor Mounting Kit (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 05:52:11 -0800; The weather won't stop me, but the $#! broken flywheel housing will ! Well, that and the broken muffler. Randall Y; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01496.html (8,211 bytes)
93. RE: TR3A SU rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 06:02:22 -0800; I honestly don't recall, it's so irrelevant that I just don't worry about it. You'll start the engine on the choke anyway, and if the mixture is so lean the engine won't run, you can keep it running; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01498.html (8,779 bytes)
94. RE: Paint crinkling up (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 08:00:39 -0800; The usual cause is "paint applied too thick". I suspect this applies to the total thickness when recoated within an hour. You might try applying only one (thin) coat to that area, or possibly just l; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01501.html (8,308 bytes)
95. RE: Lubing TR3 Wiper Shafts (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 08:03:35 -0800; I just pull the entire rack out of the tube, clean it, and smear it with fresh grease before reinserting. Isn't it raining in Tehachapi ? Sure is here near Long Beach (not that I'm complaining). Ran; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01502.html (7,293 bytes)
96. RE: Cooling System Mystery - please help (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 13:02:05 -0800; As long as your pressure cap is relieving properly (and I can't imagine how one could fail closed), there should be no danger of the "problem" blowing a hole in the radiator. Normally it's very obvi; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01508.html (8,590 bytes)
97. RE: TR3A SU rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 16:06:00 -0800; No. I use two fingers on the knob and prop a third against the dash, then a twist of the wrist pulls it out. Did you grease the inner cable ? Is it stranded and in good shape ? The true originals we; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01517.html (8,710 bytes)
98. RE: Gearbox dowels ? (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 20:50:00 -0800; If they're ordinary bolts, why do they have 6 digit part numbers rather than standard hardware numbers ? There are even two other ordinary 3/8 UNF bolts used, which do have the "standard hardware" n; /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01523.html (8,369 bytes)
99. RE: Lucas Parts (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 06:14:33 -0800; John, I posted information on that very part several years ago, but I don't have it to hand now. You might be able to find it in the archives. I measured the bush dimensions (overall length, shaft d; /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00559.html (7,229 bytes)
100. RE: Polishing the carbs (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 08:57:41 -0800; JIC Fred is napping, clear PC would work. Of course, you could just use silver PC and not have to buff it out to begin with. HF has these for cheap. You really should plan on using several different; /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00563.html (9,151 bytes)

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