- 1. [TR] [British-cars] Lucas Starter Squeal (score: 313)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:06:39 -0700
- Apologies to Bob, it was your suggestion that solved the problem. Too many emails today... Thanks to all, Bill Chris, Congratulations, you are the 'Genius du Jour'. I reached down and put my hand on
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00586.html (11,710 bytes)
- 2. [TR] TR3 Rear Seat Part number Question (score: 313)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:53:44 -0600
- That is what I thought. I went ahead and bought it for $90.00, I can re-engineer or make the brackets. Many thanks to all who responded that helped me to figure out just what I was looking at. Bill B
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00612.html (10,308 bytes)
- 3. [TR] TR3A engine vibration (score: 313)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 15:06:13 -0600
- And a fresh tank of gas... Bill Beecher '58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbaby" www.triumphowners.com/1566 "A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of course, some times it is diffic
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00247.html (11,475 bytes)
- 4. [TR] [Mg-t] What Is It, worth? (score: 313)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:04:04 -0600
- Well, I got to take a closer look, some panels are bent but not crushed, everything is rusted in the usual places near the wheels and frame. No electrics, no interior, dash or steering. I should say
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00766.html (10,744 bytes)
- 5. [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 313)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:41:38 -0600
- I have not tried the HF ones. I have an electric Black & Decker (30 years old and still strong) and a Craftsman air powered. Both have served me well for many, many years. Bill Can any one recommend
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00523.html (10,463 bytes)
- 6. [TR] originality issues (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:26:45 -0600
- You're right, my bad. Apologies, Bill BTW, How did you crank it down 2" closer to the ground? What Tires/Wheels are you running. Late model drive train & suspension?? My 3 still has its factory origi
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01042.html (10,452 bytes)
- 7. [TR] Transmission re-build/service (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:12:32 -0600
- Andrew, Good thoughts, is there a source for NOS syncros? The flywheel was re-surfaced just 3,000 miles ago, but as a matter of course I will be checking it when she comes apart, there have been no i
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00558.html (11,801 bytes)
- 8. [TR] [Mg-t] SU Carb Question, epilog (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:56:42 -0600
- Spoke with Lawrie at Moss support. His examples all showed the hole to be left open, so I have drilled out the suspect carb of the pair, completed the re-build and everything runs just great. Many th
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00452.html (9,788 bytes)
- 9. [TR] eBay UK (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:39:54 -0600
- I found it: www.ebay.co.uk I thought I had already tried that, but this time it worked! Sounds like some of my diagnostic adventures. Thx, Bill ________________________________ Thought I would browse
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00479.html (7,473 bytes)
- 10. [TR] Shade tree Timing (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:44:14 -0600
- Dave, This is it, thanks. So, assuming the mark on my wheel is TDC, 4 degrees = 4.8mm or .189" or 3/16". Can someone check my math? Thanks, bill Bill, I came across this link awhile back regarding lo
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00642.html (10,855 bytes)
- 11. [TR] Shade tree Timing (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:38:55 -0600
- This is a TR3A, 4 degrees BTDC. Bill Bill: You're not referring to the 4 deg. AFTER tdc for the later TR6 distributors, are you ? Tom
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00660.html (10,830 bytes)
- 12. [TR] 4lb TR3 Rad Cap (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:41:14 -0600
- Any change in your running temp when you did? Bill I put an overflow tank in and changed the cap to 7 lbs. Message: 11 Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:23:49 -0600 From: <wbeech at flash.net> To: <triumphs
- /html/triumphs/2012-02/msg00386.html (8,943 bytes)
- 13. [TR] Is this thing on?? (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:13:03 -0500
- Mark, Checked this morning, now 841 for "Fluif" and 7602 for "Clutch". By George, you've got it! Bill Only 20??? Drat. Back to work. mjb. ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00285.html (8,918 bytes)
- 14. [TR] Subject: TR3 Castor Angle? (score: 304)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2012 08:42:41 -0500
- NO, not a racer, it just seemed more noticeable since the front-end alignment. Thanks to all that responded, consensus is that this is a normal TR3 set up. Bill ________________________________ The z
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00003.html (8,622 bytes)
- 15. [TR] Tire and Wheel Recommendation for 1961 TR3A (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 11:50:01 -0700
- I bought the Nankang 165/R 15, they were very reasonably priced and the tread pattern looks much like the OEM Michelins. I put 2,000 miles on them so far with no problems. Can't help you much with wh
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00360.html (10,214 bytes)
- 16. [TR] Proper gasket installation (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:37:58 -0700
- Ditto, I have always used the Permatex product on non-metallic gaskets. B Bill Beecher '58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbaby" www.triumphowners.com/1566 "A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00412.html (11,799 bytes)
- 17. [TR] Hub races are parallel? (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:40:04 -0700
- Cosmo, I went through much the same trying to figure out if my wobble problem was the wire wheels, the hubs, the rotors or the spindle/race assembly. You can get a clamping dial indicator at Harbor F
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00498.html (10,306 bytes)
- 18. [TR] commision plate (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:07:01 -0700
- Andrew, I'll jump in and forward a link provided by Geo Hahn last year. He used a set from Harbor Freight and made a simple spacing gauge to align the numbers. Bill I, too, used the stamps available
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00545.html (8,632 bytes)
- 19. [TR] neat link (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:47:28 -0700
- Wow, I didn't realize it this was such a wild car, "A hairy-chested, flame-spiffing wildcat". A real fun article to lift the spirits of every TR2-3 owner. Thanks for sharing, Bill A magazine review f
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00570.html (8,736 bytes)
- 20. [TR] [British-cars] Lucas Starter Squeal (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:55:56 -0700
- Chris, Thanks, someone else mentioned the weak brush holder too. I am getting the same symptom that you describe, guess I will have to pull it and take it back to the guy that just re-built it last w
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00583.html (11,153 bytes)
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