Hello,
I was wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with converting
their TR-250 to the XKs
five speed transmission ????
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Graham Stretch [SMTP:technical-iwnet@lineone.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 2:42 PM
> To: List Triumph
> Subject: Re: TR6 questions Welding cast!
>
>
> Hi all
>
> Yes it is probably worth having it welded I would aim to leave the
> repaired
> area slightly proud on the
> face that meets with the head so that it can be dressed flat.
> There is a type of welding rod called Cold Cast meaning that it does not
> need preheating, not as good
> as preheating but pretty near, don't know how it would hold up on an
> exhaust
> manifold but worth
> trying if you cannot get the preheated job done.
>
> Graham
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jay Snavely <jays@paonline.com>
> To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 2:33 PM
> Subject: TR6 questions
>
>
> >
> > I have now removed all the components from under the bonnet so I can
> clean
> > up the fenders and block. I am also cleaning/replacing various
> components
> > hoping to improve appearance as well as reliability. A couple of
> questions
> > have come up:
> >
> > 1 The exhaust manifold has broken off around one of the bolt holes.
> It
> is
> > at a hole where there are 2 exhaust ports and about 1/3 of the
> > circumference around the hole is missing. Is this going to be a
> problem?
> > I could not find new ones listed. The manifold is in good shape
> otherwise.
> > Is it worth trying to weld. I think cast iron needs to be preheated
> before
> > welding.
> >
> > 2 I'm not sure what to do about the EGR valve. The tube to the
> manifold
> is
> > completely plugged. And I bent the one brass coupling trying to remove.
> I
> > think I will just clean it up on the outside and not worry about it.
> >
> > 3 I remember a thread about a new starter that was real good. I don't
> > remember who sold it. The present Lucas starter works good but I was
> > thinking about replacing it anyways.
> >
> > 4 Any quick checks that can be done on a transmission which is not in a
> > car? I am looking to buy a spare.
> >
> > Thanks for any advise.
> >
> > Jay Snavely
> > 74 TR6
> >
> >
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