- 61. [6pack] Flywheel lightening advice (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 12:55:20 -0700 (PDT)
- Dave H. of the Roadster Factory advised me not to take more than about 5lbs off my flywheel unless I was also balancing the crankshaft and clutch at the same time. Bruce Simms 73 Tr6 After reading Ka
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00165.html (6,656 bytes)
- 62. [6pack] Right Angle Drive - Now Transmission Cover Question (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:10:55 -0700 (PDT)
- Has anybody cut the acess ports in the sides of their transmission covers to match the original ones on the early ODs? Supposed to allow access to solenoid & anglr drive I believe. Was this worth the
- /html/6pack/2007-06/msg00041.html (7,230 bytes)
- 63. [6pack] OD Relay Location (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 09:38:04 -0700 (PDT)
- Dave: We used a common auto parts store relay, as opposed to a pricier lucas, when we installed A type OD in my 73. The relay is below the driver's side dash, toward the middle. Try to match up wire
- /html/6pack/2007-08/msg00075.html (7,396 bytes)
- 64. [6pack] electric Fuel pump & fuel line routing (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:06:32 -0700 (PDT)
- In an effort to avoid heat and cool the fuel down, I re-routed my fuel line to SU carbs from in front of the engine to inside the front grille before coming back inside the radiator air duct to the c
- /html/6pack/2007-08/msg00077.html (7,149 bytes)
- 65. [6pack] turn signal flasher location (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:40:00 -0700 (PDT)
- I found mine in the engine bay close to the fuse box.. I suspect a DPO couldn't be bothered to trace down the stock location and wired a new one in. The original lucas flasher was still in place. Bru
- /html/6pack/2007-08/msg00118.html (6,993 bytes)
- 66. [6pack] 1) Tube Shock Conversions 2) Alloy Brake Drums (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:04:50 -0700 (PDT)
- Speaking of Kai, at one point he said he did a bit of a survey and suggested that those with Konis had more problems then other rear shocks. My friend had the exact same bolt to existing holes conver
- /html/6pack/2007-09/msg00234.html (7,523 bytes)
- 67. [6pack] Re: Brake Shoe upgrade (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 08:52:17 -0700 (PDT)
- tsiimportedautomotive in Ohio has both kevlar and carbon kevlar pads and shoes for us. Several of Ted's brake compounds are specifically cold stop for street cars. He tells me he has these custom mad
- /html/6pack/2007-10/msg00064.html (6,739 bytes)
- 68. [6pack] Greasing UJoints Procedure Question (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:09:19 -0700 (PDT)
- What's the correct procedure for greasing ujoints? Do you give it 2 to 4 shots from the grease gun and call it good or, keep pushing till you see the new grease coming through? I've read that if you
- /html/6pack/2007-10/msg00205.html (6,959 bytes)
- 69. [6pack] Cam Opinions (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:22:56 -0800 (PST)
- I added a hotter cam when I rebuilt and shaved the head to 3.4", added SU HS6s, KNs, header, twin exhaust etc. I wanted the re-grinders 270/.398 profile TR6 cam, but he said he couldn't get there wit
- /html/6pack/2007-11/msg00128.html (7,994 bytes)
- 70. Re: [6pack] Cam Opinions (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:41:37 -0800 (PST)
- Bruce Bruce: As Yogi Berra observed "Its Deja Vu all over again". Remarkably similar to my story on my Z28. Here is a cam that is very close to what I want, but it is JUST A LITTLE more aggressive. W
- /html/6pack/2007-11/msg00131.html (10,335 bytes)
- 71. [6pack] NonCancelling Turn Signals - Ideas? (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 07:29:16 -0800 (PST)
- I tried tightening down the switch mounting screws on my likely original turnsignal switch. This helped a bit, but didn't really solve the problem. Ome of the vendors sells repro switches and indicat
- /html/6pack/2007-12/msg00045.html (6,606 bytes)
- 72. [6pack] TR6 ArmRest (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:56:34 -0800 (PST)
- You can buy an adjustable armrest from JC Whitney for a lot less than $135.00. Has storage and looks and works fine in my 6. Bruce Simms Looking for a X-Mas gift? Everybody needs a Flickr Pro Account
- /html/6pack/2007-12/msg00073.html (6,498 bytes)
- 73. [6pack] Summary of Non-Cancelling Turn Signal Fix Advice & A Fix (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:36 -0800 (PST)
- I'll likely be able to fix my turn signals at the same time I fix my steering column wobble. I have Art Lipp's kit that provides top and bottom delrin bushings and a wooden dowel to drive them in. Wi
- /html/6pack/2007-12/msg00138.html (8,522 bytes)
- 74. [6pack] Reply from Vance Navarette on Sway Bar Thread F/up - Good (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:54:15 -0800 (PST)
- Thank you for this Vance. This will go on my to-do (sometimes wish) list. A good old fashion Merry Christmas to all. Bruce Simms Bruce: Either one will work, as they are both a reasonable size. I ten
- /html/6pack/2007-12/msg00218.html (9,552 bytes)
- 75. [6pack] clutch Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:10:33 -0800 (PST)
- Al: Are you using the Gunst t/o bearing? I used the RF's Luk/Gunst kit. While the clutch works like a charm, the clutch pedal action requires some force. Let us know how it turns out. Redline trannie
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00237.html (8,024 bytes)
- 76. [6pack] TR6 Flywheel Bolts - ARP (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:55:30 -0800 (PST)
- I used ARP flywheel bolts. They came with lockwashers, special thread dressing compound and specific tightening/torqueing instructions. Torque setting was different from the factory manual. Probably
- /html/6pack/2008-03/msg00062.html (7,279 bytes)
- 77. Re: [6pack] Chuck Desperately needs a part (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:05:01 -0800 (PST)
- Chuck: If I recall correctly Century Performance in Nevada has Mallory Unilite Distributors for about $310.00 Maybe sell the dual point on ebay. They brag about their connections with the Mallory fac
- /html/6pack/2008-03/msg00063.html (6,639 bytes)
- 78. [6pack] Fw: Oil Change after the Winter - Essential? (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:51:02 -0700 (PDT)
- I always change my oil and filter at the end of the driving season, so its clean now. I just pulled the dipstick, looks perfect. The car sits in an unheated garage. Winters are very cold and dry here
- /html/6pack/2008-04/msg00275.html (7,677 bytes)
- 79. [6pack] 73 stick on foil TRIUMPH rear badge (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 21:44:19 -0700 (PDT)
- The lettering on my 1973 rear TRIUMPH badge is coming off. I have one of the peel and stick type to go over it. Do I simply pull/scrape of the old badge before sticking on the new one? TRF has nice c
- /html/6pack/2008-06/msg00020.html (6,740 bytes)
- 80. [6pack] Choke Cables for SU HS6 Conversion? (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:55:57 -0700 (PDT)
- The original ZS choke cables seem too short for the HS6s I now have on my 73. What have other foks done? Would a set of choke cables from a TR7 work? Didn't some TR7s use SUs? The English ebayer said
- /html/6pack/2008-06/msg00182.html (6,879 bytes)
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