- 21. [TR] [British-cars] Lucas Starter Squeal (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:04:28 -0700
- Chris, Congratulations, you are the 'Genius du Jour'. I reached down and put my hand on the stalled starter to see if it was hot or I could feel anything rattling inside and it took off spinning as i
- /html/triumphs/2011-01/msg00585.html (11,499 bytes)
- 22. [TR] [SPAM] Re: F.T. (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:29:19 -0700
- I have an address for Fred and will get a card off to him today from all of us. Bill TS-30766L "Tarbaby" ?our thoughts and prayers go out to him. best of luck, Fred! _________________________________
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00374.html (8,770 bytes)
- 23. [TR] Luggage Rack - Chrome or Stainless Steel (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:06:37 -0700
- Carl, IMHO: If your not going for concours originality and the price is the same I would go with the stainless. Longer lasting and no interior rust as time goes by, the only trade-off in my mind woul
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00413.html (10,483 bytes)
- 24. [TR] [SPAM] Backward jerk goes forward (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:32:30 -0700
- Mike, Sounds like you have found your problem, and even if this is not the initial problem you found another serious problem that will need to be addressed before you hit the open road. Yes, sounds l
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00463.html (9,367 bytes)
- 25. [TR] rear oil seal TR3 (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:12:43 -0700
- Frank, I think you are asking if it can be done without pulling the engine. I asked this question last year and the overwhelming sentiment was to pull the motor & trans. While it CAN be done in-situ,
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00478.html (9,666 bytes)
- 26. [TR] What do you use to clean greasy parts? (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:04:05 -0700
- I use lacquer thinner, about $45.00 for a 5 gal can. Like all solvents you need to be very careful to have a good ventilated area when using it. I used to use varsol, but I could not find any the las
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00488.html (11,523 bytes)
- 27. [TR] rear oil seal TR3 (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:29:35 -0700
- Don, It leaked badly, and then we learned that the machine shop neglected to put the pressure relief holes in the rear cap. Everything else was re-checked and is in perfect spec. Now is only leaks mo
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00493.html (10,025 bytes)
- 28. [TR] Vendor "Sales" (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:50:40 -0700
- Price probably will not go down in April, but just from opinions expressed on this list in the past, I would also look to buying the Dayton wires as opposed to the Dunlops that "M" would sell you. Bi
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00556.html (9,501 bytes)
- 29. [TR] Valve Seals (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:07:36 -0700
- Welcome to the list Brian, I am sure you will have a lot of BTDT Spit experience to share in the future. I'll defer your question to some engine guy though. All the best, Bill Bill Beecher '58 TR-3A
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00559.html (9,754 bytes)
- 30. [TR] Fred Thomas Update (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:51:11 -0700
- I remember Fred early on in the beginnings of my TR3 restoration, he gave me lots of good advice, resources and even found a genuine Tropical Fan in his stash that he sold me at a very reasonable pri
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00383.html (11,031 bytes)
- 31. [TR] Fred Thomas Update (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:59:14 -0700
- Seems there was someone on the list that was going to PC his entire body... car body that is. Bill We need to name a car after him. Somewhere there is a Triumph with a lot of powder-coated parts cryi
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00396.html (9,583 bytes)
- 32. [TR] Fred Thomas (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:32:26 -0700
- I'm in too! Count me in for a couple. Ken Gano _______________________________________________ Triumphs at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Arch
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00431.html (11,179 bytes)
- 33. [TR] Cable fabrication (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:29:20 -0600
- Chris, Try you local bicycle or motorcycle shop, they would probably even make it up for you with the end that you need. The cables that I bought for the TR3 door pulls already had the solder ball on
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00453.html (9,198 bytes)
- 34. [TR] modifying a reamer for carb shaft (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:02:26 -0600
- Got mine done at a local machine shop... $85. 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
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00495.html (11,068 bytes)
- 35. [TR] Hood dzus fastener brackets - TR2/3 (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:47:40 -0600
- I just went to the local FLAPS and bought the heaviest gasket material they had, and use a double thickness of that. Bill Bill Beecher '58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbaby" www.triumphowners.com/1566 "A Trium
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00542.html (10,020 bytes)
- 36. [TR] Solenoid? (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:11:19 -0600
- Terry, I had a very similar experience Saturday as well. Just installed my freshly re-built starter, it tried then quit on the first bump then nothing. Be sure to re-check the ground wire from the ba
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00549.html (10,133 bytes)
- 37. [TR] Install Wiper Motor Bushings (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:06:48 -0600
- WD40 and patience. I think I used a small flat screwdriver that was worn so it would not cut into the rubber to work the grommet-like bushings into place. Bill Bill Beecher '58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbab
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00563.html (8,860 bytes)
- 38. [TR] exhaust resinator (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:14:39 -0600
- Basically it is just another muffler, usually not quite as heavy. TR2s used the muffler only and a straight pipe where the resonator is. I put my TR3 system together this way, sounds great! Sorry, I
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00269.html (9,444 bytes)
- 39. [TR] Anniversary (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:41:54 -0600
- Happy anniversary Mark, and thanks for all the selfless work you have put into this service. Which reminds me, it's about time to send in another donation!! Is the recommendation still $.01 per cc? A
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00308.html (8,919 bytes)
- 40. [TR] Snow Out (score: 295)
- Author: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech at flash.net)
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:55:13 -0600
- Pull your tranny and lose that part made of unobtanium, Tomorrow it will be sunny and 70! Bill --Original Message-- From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00400.html (9,272 bytes)
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