- 61. Unleaded and Lucas Injection (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 07:54:58 +1200
- Hi Joe, I've been running a lucas PI for around 5 years on unleaded. The only problems I had were at the change over between the leaded and unleaded fuel. The mixture of the two different sorts of fu
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00147.html (13,510 bytes)
- 62. Re: Stuck Head (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 09:19:03 +1200
- Hi Kendall and Dick, I had lots of fun removing head from my PI the first time. I was advised by a local mechanic to feed some soft nylon rope into cyl 2 and 4 and then crank the motor over. It worke
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00194.html (9,828 bytes)
- 63. Re: TR6 Dash work (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 09:26:09 +1200
- Hi Steve, I stripped my dash over Christmas and recoated. Mine too was very light coloured wood, but with several coats (like 10 thin ones) it came up to the correct colour. The lacquer on these cars
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00195.html (7,777 bytes)
- 64. Roller Rocker Conversion?? (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 07:12:12 +1200
- Hi Tim, I'm interested in your roller rocker conversion... What is involved? What are the results? (more power, smoother running??) Are the roller rockers quieter than standard tappets? Is there anyt
- /html/6pack/2000-07/msg00208.html (6,814 bytes)
- 65. Re: EFI on TR6?? (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 07:31:02 +1200
- Hi Shawn, Yep, I reckon Fuel injection is the way to go. My TR6 PI is putting out around 165~170 bhp and still has very good manners around town. While it is true the hotter cam reduces the low down
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00007.html (9,568 bytes)
- 66. Re: FW: EFI on TR6?? (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 08:21:01 +1200
- Hi Jim, Ooopps, I'm working in Imperial Gallons, not US gallons. That may explain the difference.... Cheers Bernard Regards Bernard Robbins Installation Department NEC New Zealand Ltd P.O. Box 1936 W
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00012.html (11,221 bytes)
- 67. Re: Vacuum with open exhausts (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 16:42:57 +1200
- Hi Dick, Hmmm, interesting. The reason i asked was when I changed the exhaust on my saloon car about two years ago to one with improved flow, I registered a vacuum drop at idle from 9 in Hg to around
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00021.html (8,347 bytes)
- 68. Re: TR6: PI Metering Unit adjustment question (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2000 07:17:22 +1200
- Hi Tony, I don't think I would be too worried about it. Probably it means you will have a rich idle. Worst case it will be like running around with the cold start out.If you are running a standard ca
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00052.html (9,030 bytes)
- 69. RE: leaded fuel O2 sensor (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 07:32:18 +1200
- Hi Joe, Yep, there are special leaded fuel versions available from bosche. I understand they are significantly more expensive than the unleaded type. The local repco should be able to help. You are v
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00100.html (9,878 bytes)
- 70. RE: leaded fuel O2 sensor (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 11:40:18 +1200
- Hi Joe, Re the VSR: yep this is definately a problem, especially for a PI with the higher compression ratio (and therefore cylinder temperatures). The lower compression 2000TC's and 2.5 TC's don't se
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00103.html (14,090 bytes)
- 71. Re: spline lock and caps (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 07:59:36 +1200
- Hi Ed, Yep, this is fairly common on the Triumph Saloons which use almost the same rear axle components. If the DPO has used too much grease on the splines, the end caps can be forced off by the pres
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00211.html (8,555 bytes)
- 72. Re: Running Question / Electrical (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:00:54 +1200
- HI Kai, Sounds like you may have a high resistance joint somewhere around the ballast resistor connections. Check all your connections to the ballast resistor. If you have a meter, do a quick resista
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00233.html (8,687 bytes)
- 73. Oil Presure warning switch (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 11:59:29 +1200
- Ladies and Gentlemen, Has anyone ever had the oil pressure switch fail so it brings up the oil pressure idiot light even though you still have pressure on the gauge. I had a wee heart attack driving
- /html/6pack/2000-06/msg00284.html (6,956 bytes)
- 74. Re: exhaust fumes (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 16:56:58 +1200
- Hi Mike, Hmmm, I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem. I had put it down to lack of the rubber grommet in the boot well, but haven't quite got around to replacing it yet to see if that is th
- /html/6pack/2000-05/msg00064.html (7,506 bytes)
- 75. Re: overdrive problem (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 08:20:09 +1200
- Hi Bob, Whoops, hit the send button accidentally... Check the oil level in the gearbox. I found when the oil gets low, it takes longer for the OD to engage as it uses the gearbox oil in the hydraulic
- /html/6pack/2000-05/msg00087.html (9,038 bytes)
- 76. Re: overdrive problem (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 07:53:33 +1200
- Hi Bob, Check the oil level in the gearbox. I found when the oil gets low, it takes longer for the OD to engage as it uses the gearbox oil in the hydraulics. Cheers Bernard good 98. have on Any Regar
- /html/6pack/2000-05/msg00088.html (8,238 bytes)
- 77. RE: J type overdrive problems (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 11:21:58 +1200
- Hi Jim, Most of the problems with the J type are caused by bad wiring. I recommend checking the earthing. You should get a definate click when you apply + 12 Volts. Try applying the power directly to
- /html/6pack/2000-05/msg00127.html (8,891 bytes)
- 78. Common components between 2500PI and Tr6 (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 14:17:05 +1200
- Hi John, I've both a 2500PI and a TR6 PI. There are a lot of common parts but mostly restricted to the mechanical bits. Most of the PI bits are common with the exception of the metering unit. If the
- /html/6pack/2000-05/msg00173.html (8,299 bytes)
- 79. Re: TR6 Exhaust Leaks (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 09:07:02 +1200
- Hi Guys, Sorry to ask a silly question, but are you using some sort of sealant or are the joints bare metal on metal? I use a product called Maniseal which relies on the exhaust temperature to set it
- /html/6pack/2000-04/msg00026.html (8,588 bytes)
- 80. Oxygen Sensor Questions..... (score: 1)
- Author: Bernard Robbins <brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz>
- Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 09:12:35 +1200
- Ladies and Gentlemen, I am about to remove the old Lucas mechanical fuel injection off my TR6 and install electronic injection using parts cobbled from a Toyota Cressida and an aftermarket EFI contro
- /html/6pack/2000-04/msg00027.html (7,486 bytes)
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