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Re: TR3A maiden voyage under my watch.

To: Andy Dixon <amdixon@erols.com>
Subject: Re: TR3A maiden voyage under my watch.
From: Jim <jdeatsc1@rochester.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1999 19:13:34 -0400
Cc: "Triumphs@Autox. Team. Net" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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Good on you Andy.  We're happy for you.
T'will be a long while before HardWay is ready to go again.

Jim and Judy


Andy Dixon wrote:

> Add TS41927LO to the list of the living.
> After rebuilding the front suspension, fixing both wings, rebuilding the
> brakes, fixing various and sundry wiring problems, rebuilding the carbs,
> touching up the steering (still loose), new rear springs, rewiring the
> overdrive (opening the relay as well and cleaning the contacts - boy am I
> cheap), staying off the rust (right) in the floor, and many other tasks,
> took my (still uninspected) TR3A to get gas the long way round. I think she
> really liked it, I know I did. Even though she still needs new clothes, I
> got many stares, couple of Miatas almost went into the ditch (I own one of
> them too) they were staring so hard.
> As I said, steering seems a little loose but maybe because I'm used to R&P.
> Sudden change in direction with a quick change in power - need help here -
> something to do with torque and its affect on steering. Also, left hand turn
> and the left front wheel squeals - toe in?
> Ran a little rough at first but seemed to smooth out after time - new gas -
> happy to be on the road - ?
> Need at least one new wheel but have 4 60 spokes waiting in the wings.
>
> Still much bodywork to do but reasonably sure she'll make it through
> inspection. Brakes seem weak but then there's no booster so what can I
> expect.
>
> Father-in-law was with me - 70 some years old and he was in 7th heaven.
> Going to have to take the key to work with me tomorrow or he'll probably
> take it home with him.
>
> Andy (happy) D.

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