- 61. [TR] Tenax pegs - TR3 (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob)
- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:20:10 -0400
- Carl, I had the same problem about 3 years ago with the left most peg. I just glued it back in with JB weld and the peg still holds. Not rethreaded, just applied the mixture and pressed it in and let
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00499.html (8,775 bytes)
- 62. [TR] Reupholstery vrs Seat Covers (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob)
- Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:43:06 -0400
- Pat, I to have gone both routes. The seats on my 3 were reupholstered by my dad way back in 92. He took the original covers to use as patterns. He added some upgrades to insure comfortable ride. They
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00515.html (9,084 bytes)
- 63. [TR] Reupholstery vrs Seat Covers (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob)
- Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:56:12 -0400
- Chris and Carl, Ok I will give you a list for the 3 seats my dad did. 1. He chose to use jute rope, instead of the standard welt cord for the outside welts of the backs. He left some extra rope in or
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00517.html (9,423 bytes)
- 64. [TR] Triumph List Scam? (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob)
- Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:27:22 -0400
- Bill, I did not get this particular email but I have received spam from autox in the past. Mark spends a ton of time managing the crap that enters the list servers. Bob
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00013.html (7,971 bytes)
- 65. [TR] To restore or not restore, that is the question (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob)
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:47:45 -0400
- Joe, Sorry for late reply, out of town. I just spent well over 10K in parts, paint etc on my 72 TR6. I did all the work myself but the engine machining etc. You can restore it yourself just watch for
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00216.html (10,197 bytes)
- 66. [TR] TR4A - Drove It Home (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:58:24 -0400
- Guy, Congrats on the restoration! The first ride is a great thrill. I can attest to that on 3 cars! And the smile will never go away! Wow, 8 years on the restoration! My patience wouldn't last that l
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00294.html (8,521 bytes)
- 67. [TR] Exhaust header/manifold ceramic coating (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:04:49 -0400
- Terry, I had both my TR3 and TR6 manifolds plasma coated by a firm somewhere in Birmingham, AL. Cant remember the name but I could find it if you need it. Here is a photo link of the 6 manifold. http
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00394.html (9,570 bytes)
- 68. [TR] Exhaust header/manifold ceramic coating (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:13:55 -0400
- I replied earlier on this thread about my plasma exhaust. Well I remembered the company: Paeco and here is the company website: http://www.paeco.com/PlasmaCoating.htm The coating is nickel not zinc a
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00416.html (8,670 bytes)
- 69. [TR] New addition to the family (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:13:09 -0500
- Chris, If your 6 looks anything like mine on arrival your wife will say, "Get that piece of junk out of the driveway before we get arrested." The wife did get a quick view of the car before it arrive
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00467.html (8,823 bytes)
- 70. [TR] 1972 Triumph TR6 spark plug question (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:25:22 -0500
- Craig, If you have a good thermometer you should run the engine until you think it should be hot and then carefully open the rad cap and stick in the probe. Should be about what your thermostat is ra
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00474.html (10,538 bytes)
- 71. [TR] TR4A - Fan temperature threshold question (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:29:40 -0500
- Guy, I would say about 190 is about as high as you would want the temp to go. The temp gauge on my 3 is 185 in the middle. I have always thought that 185 is the norm,high for both the 3 and 4 engines
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00488.html (9,730 bytes)
- 72. [TR] TR3A fuel troubles (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:26:13 -0500
- Tim, If, after you check your coil and condenser as suggested, and you still have the same problem, take a look at the float valves. I had a similar problem on my TR3 fitted with the Grose jets and o
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00506.html (11,451 bytes)
- 73. [TR] Tr3 Steering wheel cover (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:07:16 -0500
- Hans, Go with the Wheel Skins as the other members have suggested. I have them on both my 3 and 4 and they are just great. It does take some time to install but it is worth the effort. They supply th
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00620.html (9,171 bytes)
- 74. [TR] TR2/3 windshield problem (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:36:45 -0500
- Angelo, My advise would be to get a new windshield. I had the same problem on my 63 TR4 and tried to use a number of glass polish kits etc and the problem only got worse. I ended up getting a new win
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00672.html (8,810 bytes)
- 75. [TR] Fluid recommendations (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:28:41 -0500
- Gary, I use Brad Penn 20/50 racing oil all my Triumphs, 3, 4 and 6. All engines have been rebuilt with hardened exhaust seats in the head. I add a small bottle of ZDDP additive every oil change. I ge
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00402.html (9,658 bytes)
- 76. [TR] Fluid recommendations and comment on the TR4 (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:59:42 -0500
- Chris, I have to agree the TR4 is a great looker and a great car to drive. I get a big smile every time I go in the garage even though I just finished the restoration of my 72 TR6. Next spring will b
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00428.html (8,316 bytes)
- 77. [TR] Installing wiper rack and wheelboxes (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:59:24 -0500
- Carl, It has been so long since I did the 3 I cant remember but on the 4 and 6, you cannot put it all together first and then install it. On the 4 and 6 you have to do it by sections working with the
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00450.html (8,801 bytes)
- 78. [TR] Driving a Sidescreen TR to Work (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:53:41 -0500
- Bill, We have already had snow so the road crews have put their salt and sand on the roads. This is the trigger to put the Triumphs in the garage for the winter. And since I am retired I don't have t
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00479.html (9,631 bytes)
- 79. [TR] TR 2/3 resonator in exhaust system? (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:56:09 -0500
- Angelo, If memory serves me right, the TR2 and the early TR3 had just a single muffler. It was a bit longer than the center muffler on the later TR3A and TR4s. Bob
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00490.html (9,032 bytes)
- 80. [TR] Update on TR3A from 2 weeks ago (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:11:32 -0500
- Alex, No idea on the pistons but maybe a leak down test is the best way to determine why #3 is still low compression. I think Randall may have hit it with a broken ring unless you have a crack in the
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00535.html (10,103 bytes)
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