- 1. [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: Brian.L.Jones@gsk.com
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:58:15 -0400
- (from Well, the starter in my Spitfire has been working fine for 20 years. Of course, I use it only a few seconds each time I drive the car. On the other hand, my Fiats had starter problems. As did m
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- 2. [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "FRED E THOMAS" <frede.thomas2@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:23:58 -0400
- Lucas electrics failing are mainly the act of the owners, open the bonnet and just look at how many wires are improperly spliced with a small amount of tape holding them together, look at all the dif
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- 3. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:51:58 -0700
- I have to respectfully disagree. The main problem I have found with Lucas Electrics have to do with the exposed connectors. They are not protected from the elements and easily develop corrosion that
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00345.html (8,639 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:32:04 EDT
- Spot on. Or, as Satch Carlson, who used to write for Autoweek, said (and I paraphrase since it was many years ago) "It is not true that the British drink warm beer. The Brits drink beer at room tempe
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00347.html (8,308 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:47:04 -0700
- I feel that Triumph bears a certain amount of blame as well. Things like skimping on fuses and relying on mounting screws for grounds are not Lucas' fault. But some things, like the lousy design of
- /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00348.html (8,762 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "Ian" <Lbc.Resto@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:52:07 -0400
- As a counterpoint to that, "How is drinking American beer like making out in a row boat? They are both *&%$!^) close to water." -- Ian 62 TR4 --Original Message-- From: triumphs-bounces+lbc.resto=com
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- 7. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: <jimmuller@rcn.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:20:28 -0400 (EDT)
- Hey, you're talking about my car! -- Jim Muller _______________________________________________ This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register http://www.vtr.org Triumphs mailing list Tr
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- 8. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: <jimmuller@rcn.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:23:15 -0400 (EDT)
- And this coming from a man who lives in the desert. Go figure... -- Jim Muller _______________________________________________ This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register http://www.v
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- 9. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: spamiam@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:28:26 +0000
- " If you can't get water through the pipem you can't take a Hmmmm, I seem to recall that pipems carry fluif, right? -Tony _______________________________________________ This list supported in part b
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- 10. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:40:54 -0700
- The exposed connectors attract Pack Rats. :) Joe (In the midst of Monsoon season) Yes Jim it really does rain in the desert! :) _______________________________________________ This list supported in
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- 11. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:43:58 -0700
- The f is by the d key and the m is by the , key so I guess you are right. I keep threatening to get rid of this Windows 98 machine but I have a couple of applications I use on it that would have to
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- 12. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: <jimmuller@rcn.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:21:37 -0400 (EDT)
- It's fule, Joe, f-u-l-e. How many times do I have to tell you? -- Jim Mullet _______________________________________________ This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register http://www.vtr
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- 13. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Marr" <mmarr@notwires.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:55:12 -0500
- Here, Here! The sad thing is, when I go home I see more and more young people drinking Miller Lite and Bud! Sacrilege! Mike (ex-pat) _______________________________________________ This list support
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- 14. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "tom white" <tswhitez123@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:16:55 +0000
- The British do not make refrigerators or air conditioners. They couldn't find a way to make them leak oil. Best regards, Tom _________________________________________________________________ Booking
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- 15. Re: [TR] Lucas (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:18:01 -0700
- Which is odd, because they both have oil in them. Randall (Tedious but unavoidable disclaimer follows) CONFIDENTIALITY. This electronic mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information
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