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281. [TR] 1964 TR4 Triumph for sale (San Bernardino) (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:13:36 -0700; Certainly seems to be something wrong there, as a TR4A sold for around $3000 (with hardtop) in 1966. I'd say his other prices are similarly out of line, but I'm certainly no expert. The best approac; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00544.html (9,343 bytes)
282. [TR] What should I use on the Chrome? (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:38:30 -0700; Fred Thomas recommended using diluted PPG DX579 "Metal Prep" (4 parts water, 1 part DX579), plus fine brass wool. It works fantastic! The original windshield frame on my 56 TR3 was not just dull, bu; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00565.html (9,137 bytes)
283. [TR] What should I use on the Chrome? (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:06:43 -0700; Which was exactly the point of using brass (or bronze) wool instead of steel. The brass is considerably softer than chrome (or steel) and hence less prone to scratch. And while it's more expensive t; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00573.html (8,550 bytes)
284. [TR] Head Gasket Decision Time (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:28:29 -0700; The solid copper gaskets are rather difficult to keep sealed, even when everything is "just so", since they compress very little on installation. My approach: 1) Pull the manifolds and make sure wher; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00575.html (8,825 bytes)
285. [TR] tire pressures (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:41:25 -0700; My experience with radials has been that, although the center does tend to wear out first, the overall wear rate is usually reduced. The tires actually last longer even though they wear a bit funny.; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00576.html (9,266 bytes)
286. [TR] Superchargers (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:08:44 -0700; Unless being period correct is important to you, I would highly recommend using a Roots-type blower instead, preferably with a "priority valve". The Judson blower design is considerably less efficie; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00003.html (8,838 bytes)
287. [TR] Triumph List Scam? (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:20:22 -0700; I didn't get that particular message, but I get similar ones all the time. Seriously doubt that it had anything to do with Team.Net, other than possibly some list member got hacked/infected and thei; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00014.html (7,570 bytes)
288. [TR] [TR} tire pressures (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2011 07:50:01 -0700; Well, at least you missed the hail. Couple weeks earlier we just dodged a storm (in KS I think) that was dropping 1" hail. And living in MO you shouldn't be a complete stranger to driving on ice. I; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00037.html (8,205 bytes)
289. [TR] Superchargers (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2011 14:01:57 -0700; ISTR George was the one experimenting with Torlon (or something like that) for the vanes instead of phenolic. But for some reason he stopped posting on the Team.Net Judson (now Supercharger) list. I; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00044.html (8,094 bytes)
290. [TR] does the fan pull off the battery when the car's off? (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2011 23:19:21 -0700; Had exactly that problem last week, except my battery isn't quite a year old yet. Needed to clean & adjust the points in the voltage regulator. Seems fine now. BTW, the folks at O'Reillys auto parts; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00048.html (7,966 bytes)
291. [TR] TR2/3 water pump repair. (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 09:31:27 -0700; Should be, barely. TRF has the seal listed, under PN 148322. But make sure the bearings are good first as a bad bearing is usually what starts the seal leaking, and the bearings are unobtanium AFAIK; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00064.html (8,435 bytes)
292. [TR] TR2/3 water pump repair. (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:31:56 -0700; Just for clarity, I strongly recommend removing the pump from the car first, and then removing the pulley at the bench. The pump will come off with the bolt still trapped between the pulley & pump;; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00066.html (8,043 bytes)
293. [TR] Toilet Paper Oil Filters. What happened? (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:12:11 -0700; Not directly, but a gearhead friend of mine ran one for several years many years ago. He didn't notice any change in fuel consumption and really didn't run it long enough to notice any change in wea; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00071.html (8,446 bytes)
294. [TR] tr-3 gas guage (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 11:41:31 -0700; I agree, except that the MG gauge isn't quite identical to the TR3 gauge. The TR3 uses a slightly different range of resistances for the sender, hence the resistors used during the calibration proce; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00079.html (7,947 bytes)
295. [TR] I think my coil died (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:17:11 -0700; That's almost exactly the way my bad coil acted. -- Randall; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00098.html (7,653 bytes)
296. [TR] TR4 door seals (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:38:12 -0700; Just a thought, Carl, you might try contacting Martin Macgregor (sp?) and see if he would be interested in doing a more accurate reproduction. The "fuzzy" seals he produces now are fantastic. I would; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00116.html (7,384 bytes)
297. [TR] TR3A Engine Removeal (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:40:32 -0700; Nope, fenders can stay. Be sure to plan what to do with the chrome 'beads', as they have a tendency to fly around and scratch the paint. -- Randall; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00117.html (7,311 bytes)
298. [TR] 280ZX Wheels...lug nuts? (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:44:14 -0700; Likely it depends on which wheels you have. For my aftermarket Datsun wheels, I measured the hole diameter and depth, then found some suitable lug nuts at one of the racer supply houses. Summit I th; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00118.html (7,543 bytes)
299. [TR] Oil in the radiator (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:42:31 -0700; There is a test that any radiator shop can do for you, where they look for combustion gases in the radiator. Proof of a combustion leak into the water jacket (though it could be a cracked head rathe; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00129.html (7,811 bytes)
300. [TR] 65 mph (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:15:53 -0700; As a rule, I try to stay within 10 mph or so of the posted limit. But there have been times ... anyone care to calculate 5500 rpm in 4th OD? 4.10 axle, 205/55 tires. My previous TR3A had 3.7 gears a; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00135.html (8,126 bytes)

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