- 61. RE: 2500 (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:16:51 -0800
- Thanks for straightening me out. I think my main point is still valid: for a relatively high volume TVR model, the 2500 generally overlooked in model histories. Stephen
- /html/tvr/2000-02/msg00020.html (8,907 bytes)
- 62. TR6 Conrod Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 17:21:41 -0800
- I am gathering bits for warming up the TR6 in my 1972 TVR. My plan is triple Webers, increased CR, flowed heads, lightened flywheel, lightened valve gear, cam etc. I hope to go from 105hp (detoxed US
- /html/tvr/2000-02/msg00024.html (7,213 bytes)
- 63. RE: TR6 Conrod Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:58:20 -0800
- .After I posted the inquiry, I did a little more research: * The Triumphtune manual recommends upgrading * the TR6 Competition does not (and it is vague on whether they should be replaced with new st
- /html/tvr/2000-02/msg00031.html (9,182 bytes)
- 64. RE: 2500M Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:10:28 -0700
- I have an extra radiator which came from a six cylinder 1972 TVR 2500. I suspect it would fit in an M, probably with some minimal mods to the bracketry. Any experts out there know how interchangeable
- /html/tvr/1999-09/msg00005.html (7,602 bytes)
- 65. RE: 2500M Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 09:56:43 -0700
- Mark, the 2500 does not have the tire in the nose. I checked with a buddy who knows TVR's like nobody else and he tells me the rad will not fit. Apparently the 2500M rad is very small and very deep,
- /html/tvr/1999-09/msg00006.html (8,086 bytes)
- 66. RE: Ring and Pinion Source (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:33:51 -0700
- Nick, for those of us who are a little out of the loop on this, can you please provide a little background. What ratio would my 1972 TVR (TR6 drive train) have in it? Why are the 4.55 so desireable?
- /html/tvr/1999-09/msg00012.html (8,229 bytes)
- 67. RE: Ring and Pinion Source (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 09:33:11 -0700
- Rich, thanks for your response! In an earlier post Rolf referred to using 4.11's and 3.89's in his Vixen. Were these widely available and are they a good setup for autocross (or slaloming as we call
- /html/tvr/1999-09/msg00016.html (9,723 bytes)
- 68. RE: TVR M (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1999 09:41:57 -0700
- A buddy of mine has a nice original M series TVR, for sale. I think it is about 1974. He does not have access to the net and so asked me to look around for good places to post the car for sale. Does
- /html/tvr/1999-07/msg00002.html (6,565 bytes)
- 69. RE: Painting the valve cover (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 16:47:46 -0700
- Your approach depends a lot on what you have access to. In the ideal world you would throw it in a solvent tank, bead blast, then spray with a primer for two part paint, and spray a topcoat using a t
- /html/tvr/1999-07/msg00008.html (8,420 bytes)
- 70. RE: Looking for A-Type Overdrive/parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 10:08:18 -0800
- I have a 1971 TVR 2500, which I put a Laycock de Normandville (is this the correct name?) overdrive in a number of years ago. I believe it is the older style. It was an extremely tight fit between th
- /html/tvr/1999-02/msg00009.html (8,179 bytes)
- 71. RE: Looking for A-Type Overdrive/parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:19:47 -0800
- Hmmm. I thought the J type did not come out until around 1973, which suggests that the 2500's came with the A type. Jees, if I am wrong, I may have the wrong overdrive in my 2500!!!!!!! Anybody got a
- /html/tvr/1999-02/msg00010.html (9,836 bytes)
- 72. RE: Rollbars (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1999 14:24:35 -0800
- An acquantaince of mine would be a natural source for what you describe. He is a first class metal fabricator who specializes in TVR's. Just for fun, let me tell everybody about this guy. He currentl
- /html/tvr/1999-01/msg00006.html (8,545 bytes)
- 73. Distributor Advance Curves (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 13:42:47 -0800
- I am "warming up" the engine in my 1971 TVR 2500: cam, triple webers, tuned header, raised compression, electronic ignition, etc. I am looking for some advice on distributor advance curves. My weber
- /html/tvr/1999-01/msg00012.html (6,955 bytes)
- 74. RE: ww conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 11:06:45 -0800
- I believe I have four spare stock "turbine" wheels for a Vixen, possibly for sale. Does anybody know what they sell for? Stephen
- /html/tvr/1998-12/msg00002.html (9,741 bytes)
- 75. More 2500M wiring harness stuff (long) (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 11:49:48 -0800
- I have dealt with this problem on a number of British motorcycles. The harnesses are a lot simpler, but the problem is often the same: melted wires, ratty connectors, clipped ends, scabbed on circuit
- /html/tvr/1998-11/msg00009.html (11,089 bytes)
- 76. RE: ww conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 14:20:03 -0800
- I am sure you have given this topic lots of thought, but for what it's worth, in my experience: * most wire wheels are very difficult to keep true. * with all new wheels you might be good for a while
- /html/tvr/1998-11/msg00027.html (10,949 bytes)
- 77. RE: Vixen Expert joins list! (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:42:15 -0800
- Hi John. I just got back to the office and received your message. Welcome to the list. I have referred to your parts list on a number of occasions and find it very useful. I wonder if you know of any
- /html/tvr/1998-10/msg00017.html (8,594 bytes)
- 78. RE: TVR: squash tubes. (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:06:28 -0800
- I would not call what Marc did nine years ago "the original method". It sounds more like shimming than crushing. From what I recall in a materials technology course I took eons ago, the compressive s
- /html/tvr/1998-10/msg00019.html (8,075 bytes)
- 79. RE: TVR parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 15:46:36 -0800
- Mike, I am planning on doing some similar stuff to my car. Too bad you are so far away, and the Canadian $ is worthless. When you went to triple Webers, what did you do with the distributor? I have s
- /html/tvr/1998-10/msg00021.html (9,607 bytes)
- 80. RE: Bumpsteer (long) (score: 1)
- Author: "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:17:53 -0700
- Marcus Tooze speaks to the issue of bump steer on his homepage: Look under Front Suspension, and the note regarding changing the steering arm. I have emailed him and asked if this fix is specific to
- /html/tvr/1998-09/msg00013.html (14,309 bytes)
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