- 41. Re: To a/c or to not (my TR6)? (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:44:50 EDT
- While there were certainly "factory approved" A/C installations, they were all sourced from US manufacturers, none of which were installed at the Triumph factory. All A/C systems were dealer installe
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00128.html (8,168 bytes)
- 42. Re: Euro Fest at BMW Factory (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 18:32:35 EDT
- I live just about 5 minutes from the BMW factory grounds. It is an amazing show. I used to belong to the Foothills British Car Club and they put on a first class show. FYI, while the Euro Auto Festiv
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00365.html (7,254 bytes)
- 43. Re: Ignition Lock (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:39:26 EDT
- "The bolts are metric, by the way." Are you sure? My 71 TR6 ignition lock had a 5/16x3/4"" coarse thread shear bolt set holding it in place. That's what my early 73 (CF870) TR6 had when i took the co
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00080.html (6,876 bytes)
- 44. Re: engine oil (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 08:26:51 EDT
- I tried 10-40 syn when my engine was rebuilt and I had leaks, so I ended up gong with 20-50 synthetic. Leaks a lot less. which brand 10-40 syn was that Al? Cheers Jack Mc
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00135.html (6,875 bytes)
- 45. Re: engine oil (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:36:02 EDT
- I've heard that before when using syn oil in tranny's too, but it's British if it doesn't leak then you had better worry as it's probably out!! I switched to Red Line in the diff and tranny - they do
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00137.html (6,948 bytes)
- 46. Re: WAS Re: Euro auto fest... Off-Topic Sky Red Line (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:40:36 EDT
- they go like stink too. An SCCA Solo proposal classes them in A Stock which is currently old Vettes (C4), Honda S2000 and Porsche 993 and some other "fast company". I don't know what a Sky Redline is
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00139.html (7,252 bytes)
- 47. Re: 10% Ethanol (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:49:53 EDT
- Could today's gasoline (with a mix of 10% ethanol) have any harmful effect on a system originally built to run on leaded gasoline? Should I be adding anything to the fuel when I fill up? I'm just cur
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00142.html (7,311 bytes)
- 48. URGENT electrical question 73 TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:57:14 EDT
- URGENT because i only have so much time left to get this car ready to go to The Trials where in the wiring harness do all the instrument lights share a common ground? or exactly where is that connect
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00148.html (7,504 bytes)
- 49. Re: URGENT electrical question 73 TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:50:50 EDT
- would think that the bad ground you are looking for is the spade connector on the bulkhead right of the battery (FIF). I just replaced the wire harness on my car and that seems to be the only common
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00174.html (7,343 bytes)
- 50. Re: URGENT electrical question 73 TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:55:57 EDT
- I have found that the body ground that lives in the engine compartment under the heater hoses just before they enter the bulkhead is concealed and often very neglected so that is where I would start
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00175.html (7,497 bytes)
- 51. Re: Rear Shock Conversion Frame Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:54:36 EDT
- I may start a lively discussion with my opinion about the frame members cracking after installing tube shock conversion brackets, so here is my opinion. I believe that the problem of cracked frame me
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00224.html (8,371 bytes)
- 52. Re: Rear Shock Conversion Frame Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:54:13 EDT
- I am not certain I agree with your hypothesis. It seems to me that both designs will attempt to rotate around the same point, midway between the two bolts. There is no difference in torque with diffe
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00228.html (8,120 bytes)
- 53. Re: TRials (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 21:18:27 EDT
- and know where it will be next year? Hershey, PA
- /html/6pack/2006-10/msg00005.html (6,225 bytes)
- 54. Re: Bolt grades - seatbelts (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 00:45:19 EDT
- OK, I am a-fixin to put in a 4 point seat harness (mostly to look cool while I'm wearing it, hopefully it will never have to be used!). The lap belt uses the original seatbelt anchors. But I have to
- /html/6pack/2006-09/msg00259.html (7,172 bytes)
- 55. Re: Tonneau covers (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 21:48:45 EDT
- not quite answering your question, moss and others? makes a cloth (not waterproof) "top" which straps to the windshield wipers, trunk lid, etc, that does a nice job of protecting the car from sun, an
- /html/6pack/2006-10/msg00018.html (7,179 bytes)
- 56. Re: TR6 Sill Coating/Paint? (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:22:55 EDT
- Rubberized undercoating will likely dry out and crack in time. I recommend using Waxoil inside the outer sills. Cover the outer face of the sills with Gravel Guard, and then paint it body color. Can'
- /html/6pack/2006-10/msg00145.html (7,150 bytes)
- 57. Re: License Plates Marvels (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:51:29 EST
- there are so many good ones that were already taken, I just put the cars commission number on mine: CF870U pretty subtle, but most TR6 enthusiasts immediately recognize what it is, so there's sort o
- /html/6pack/2006-11/msg00030.html (8,191 bytes)
- 58. Re: brake line options (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:24:45 EST
- The current topic of brake failure reminds me that I have meant to ask about brake line options. I wonder if there are any pre-formed kits in something like stainless on the market or really any pre-
- /html/6pack/2006-10/msg00201.html (7,612 bytes)
- 59. Re: Classic Tube (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:28:57 EST
- First of all thanks for all the suggestions to contact Classic Tube. They told me 4 to 5 weeks for delivery and a price of $225 for the SS brake pipe set. the last time i ordered from Classic Tube wa
- /html/6pack/2006-10/msg00221.html (7,223 bytes)
- 60. Re: Engine stands (score: 1)
- Author: Pimento73@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 22:21:26 EST
- have been looking at these. The cheaper ones look like they have four adjustable arms that I assume bolt to the motor. Are these type satisfactory? They are rated between 750 and 2000#, and the small
- /html/6pack/2006-11/msg00077.html (7,144 bytes)
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