- 181. Re: Jacking (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 12:54:40 EDT
- Rick-The plugs&holes in the floor are a throwback to the TR2-4 cars. They used a jack that engaged a lug on the frame rail. You jacked the car from inside. Evidently, part of the floor pan was used o
- /html/6pack/2000-04/msg00175.html (6,466 bytes)
- 182. Re: Cam sprocket, keeper, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 13:20:56 EDT
- Ryan-Are you using a new keeper plate? If the end float number you gave (.0015) is correct, the new plate must be thick enough to compensate for a worn cam &excess material must be removed to get the
- /html/6pack/2000-04/msg00186.html (7,128 bytes)
- 183. Re: Cam sprocket, keeper, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 22:19:43 EDT
- Dick-I suspected that you were having a "senior moment". I don't know which manual Ryan is using, but if should contain the torque specs for all of the critical engine parts. My Hayne's manual has th
- /html/6pack/2000-04/msg00187.html (6,849 bytes)
- 184. Re: Cam sprocket, keeper, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:40:23 EDT
- Gary-You are right. After I made the suggestion, it dawned on me that they might be hardened, which means they would have to be ground or rubbed on a piece of sand paper. Thanks for the serving of hu
- /html/6pack/2000-04/msg00190.html (6,761 bytes)
- 185. Re: turn signals, carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 12:58:00 EST
- Ryan-The loss of oil from the carb is caused by the deterioration of the O-ring in the needle adjustment assembly. The current moss cat.(USA) shows this assembly on page 18. The O-rings are available
- /html/6pack/2000-03/msg00099.html (6,538 bytes)
- 186. Re: Fork/clutch shaft pin help (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 23:08:10 EST
- Charles-I think the most common used method to remove the broken pin is to drill a small hole (approx. 1/8") opposite the broken end of the pin and then use a pin punch to drive the broken piece out.
- /html/6pack/2000-03/msg00104.html (7,543 bytes)
- 187. Re: Fuel line question (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 23:53:39 EST
- Rich-There are several ways to stem the fuel flow. Wait until the tank is almost empty before disconnecting the fuel line, quickly plug the line after disconnecting, park the car on a steep incline b
- /html/6pack/2000-02/msg00068.html (6,562 bytes)
- 188. LBC (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 20:23:43 EST
- Valerie, I certainly have nothing against LBC, but I prefer to give my meager business to TRF or Moss because they have made the commitment to manufacturing obsolete parts, as opposed to just selling
- /html/6pack/2000-01/msg00041.html (6,351 bytes)
- 189. Re: Manufacturing Parts (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:37:35 EST
- Robert: Maybe I have been reading too much Moss propaganda, but I believe they are a manufactuer under license from BL Heritage. They have a product development dept. that researches the specs. for p
- /html/6pack/2000-01/msg00043.html (6,864 bytes)
- 190. Re: Basic Lockup? (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 15:00:46 EDT
- Thanks for reminding me of an unpleasant memory, Dick. I had a bolt come out of the ring gear and holed the rear cover, which is better than getting wedged in a gear and creating a lockup. My fault f
- /html/6pack/2006-04/msg00180.html (6,976 bytes)
- 191. Re: TR6 Wheel Woes (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 00:57:38 EDT
- Andy-A common way to solve the problem is make 4 punch marks (with a center punch) around the id of the hub. Make the marks at 90 intervels. This raises the surface around the punch marks and should
- /html/6pack/2006-05/msg00040.html (6,779 bytes)
- 192. Re: Priming Oil Pump (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 23:52:10 EDT
- Cary-I made my oil pump driver from a 10" length of 1/2" rod (preferably drill rod because it must not be over .500") and cut a 3/16" wide x 1/4" deep slot using a cutoff wheel and die grinder. If yo
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00226.html (6,785 bytes)
- 193. Re: Head Stud Question (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 22:58:18 EDT
- John-A light coating of anti-seize on the unthreaded portion of the stud will help prevent the stud from sticking to the head and make it easier to remove the head next time. There will always be a n
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00248.html (6,507 bytes)
- 194. Re: [6pack] TR6 stopping distance (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 May 2007 13:09:53 EDT
- Greg-I found a R&T road test (1973) that shows the 60 to 0 stopping distance as 155 ft. and the 80 to 0 dist.as 280 ft. An earlier C&D test (Feb. 1969) gives the 80 to 0 dist. as 237 ft. Berry Price
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00006.html (6,989 bytes)
- 195. [6pack] OD return springs (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:31:27 EDT
- I have just finished going through my A type OD to decrease the oil leaks and correct a slow to release problem. The clutch return springs were replaced and now I notice that it takes considerably mo
- /html/6pack/2007-06/msg00159.html (6,452 bytes)
- 196. Re: [6pack] TR6 Transmission - no time for EBAY (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:47:39 EDT
- If anyone considers an old trans a boat anchor, they will change there minds when they need any of the internal (or external) parts, which are very expensive or unavailable new. Try pricing an imput
- /html/6pack/2007-09/msg00119.html (7,024 bytes)
- 197. Re: [6pack] TR6 Cylinder Heads and Lucas Petrol Injection (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:06:41 EST
- If my memory is correct, Tony Gordon wrote the best and most detailed account of converting a carb car to PI. It is still available at: _Triumph list members download page_ (http://dbuettner.dyndns.o
- /html/6pack/2007-11/msg00271.html (7,175 bytes)
- 198. Re: [6pack] [TR] TR6 counter shaft (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:20:20 EST
- I think the closed cage (drawn cup) bearings started with the all synchro TR4 trans. Recently I replaced a countershaft and ordered one from BPNW, as the price was less than half of TRF. Unfortunatel
- /html/6pack/2008-02/msg00063.html (7,939 bytes)
- 199. [6pack] choke cables for SU carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 11:47:34 EDT
- Shannon-Another way to go is to order the longer choke cables for the PI cars from TRF ($50) or if you are cheap and retired (like me) disassemble your present cable, remove the shorter one, and silv
- /html/6pack/2008-05/msg00334.html (7,131 bytes)
- 200. Re: [6pack] Tranny tunnel side cover (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:05:20 EDT
- Check out Tony Rhodes site-http://home.comcast.net/~rhodes/ I don't know if they are currently available. Berry Price **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (ht
- /html/6pack/2008-06/msg00139.html (7,402 bytes)
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