- 21. Re: Flexible Coupling Fun (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 14:40:47 EDT
- It looks like there is more than one method to deal with the flexible coupler. The hose clamp method was stuck in my brain, I think the idea came from an old TRF catalog. In my case, I happen to have
- /html/6pack/2004-08/msg00347.html (7,071 bytes)
- 22. Re: Whacko tranny (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 18:38:00 EDT
- It seems that a person on the other TR6 list (Triumph BBS) had a major failure with the Toyota conversion. You might search the 2003 archives for the details. In order to use the archives, it is nece
- /html/6pack/2004-05/msg00146.html (6,752 bytes)
- 23. Re: lifter mods (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 13:04:23 EDT
- I don't if this is relevant to TR6 lifters, but Kastner's TR4 comp manual warns against drilling holes in the sides of lifters or bottom. "Drain holes were attempted in the bottom of the follower-but
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00242.html (6,861 bytes)
- 24. Re: Cam is broken in (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:53:57 EDT
- Tim-All TR6 dist curves are not created equal. I was looking at a Bentley manual at the various dist. specs. and noticed that the dist. used on 71 cars (41352) is quite different. The static timing i
- /html/6pack/2004-04/msg00327.html (7,575 bytes)
- 25. Re: Master Cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:59:00 EST
- Gary-British Parts Northwest (http://www.bpnorthwest.com/tr6/tr6hydraulic.htm) currently lists brake master cylinders for $172. Berry Price
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00231.html (6,590 bytes)
- 26. Re: Dirty !@*&#^%*@!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:21:29 EST
- Vance-Don't panic. If the weeping is very slight, it may "heal" itself. I can remember several rebuilds when the core plugs would dribble a small amount on startup, but would dry up after the engine
- /html/6pack/2004-03/msg00290.html (6,946 bytes)
- 27. Re: Stromberg carb rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 20:51:09 EST
- Alex-I believe the carbs have a steel bush installed from the factory and seldom have to be replaced. The brass throttle shafts wear much faster. Replacing the throttle shafts and seals should be all
- /html/6pack/2004-02/msg00308.html (6,434 bytes)
- 28. Re: Filter W/ Oil Cooler (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 14:48:01 EST
- You might try a AC PF 53 filter used on GM products I am not sure of the length, but they are considerably shorter than the PH 3600 filter. Berry Price
- /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00346.html (6,284 bytes)
- 29. Re: DOT 3 vs DOT 5 (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:10:09 EST
- Ken-I am not sure if the darkening of the brake fluid is caused by the seals wearing or alumininum. My own experience with silicone fluid has been very positive. One car had the same fluid for 10 yea
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00021.html (7,505 bytes)
- 30. Re: R Williams Book & Re-curving Advance (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 23:21:40 EST
- Bruce-I have the same mods and have also wondered about re-curving the dist. to the PI specs. It would involve limiting the centrifugal advance to about 16 deg. and changing springs so that max advan
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00141.html (6,858 bytes)
- 31. Re: Front Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 19:53:14 EST
- Chris-Since you changed the trunnion, it will probably be necessary to adjust the steering stops-those little eccentric collars on the trunnion that limit the travel. Make sure the stops prevent the
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00155.html (6,431 bytes)
- 32. Re: squeaky brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 14:01:41 EST
- Kendall-I found that the anti-squeal shims with the cut outs (from TRF) when used with used with some blue goo applied in a thick coat between the shim and pad eliminated the squeal problem. Previous
- /html/6pack/2003-11/msg00070.html (6,306 bytes)
- 33. Re: cam number 307621 (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 15:52:37 EDT
- Rick-The 307621 cam used on the 250 and TR6 up to CF12500 was 10-50-50-10 with about .330" lift at the valve. Later carb&PI (125 hp) cars used the 18-58-58-18 cam with .360" lift and was marked 31139
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00237.html (6,320 bytes)
- 34. Re: .75" clutch master in an early TR6? (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 12:23:26 EDT
- Steve-The .75" clutch master cylinder is available from TRF, Moss, BPNW, and others. I used it to cure a release problem, as it does provide a little extra throw at the slave cyl and is more tolerant
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00033.html (8,159 bytes)
- 35. Re: Countershaft cluster woes (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 00:16:35 EDT
- Mark-If you replaced the thrust washers it is possible the new ones are too thick. Measure and compare the thickness of the old and new sets. It should not be necessary to spread the trans. case to i
- /html/6pack/2003-08/msg00140.html (7,270 bytes)
- 36. Re: gearbox selector shafts (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 23:38:07 EDT
- Peter-I will risk putting my foot in mouth by saying that all 3 selector shafts are 1/2" dia. in all years, TR2-6. TRF only shows one part # for the o-rings. Berry Price /// 6pack@autox.team.net mail
- /html/6pack/2003-08/msg00153.html (6,673 bytes)
- 37. Re: oil pressure adapter block outlet (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 22:24:44 EDT
- Ken-The oil pressure gauge line adapter goes above and to the right of the oil filter. Berry Price 71 TR6 /// 6pack@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Ar
- /html/6pack/2003-08/msg00408.html (6,756 bytes)
- 38. Re: Stuck Hood Finally Open! (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2003 21:55:31 EDT
- Steve-Thanks for the warning about the aux hood latch. I made one about a month ago. Fortunately, the safety hook is missing in my car. Berry Price /// 6pack@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try ht
- /html/6pack/2003-07/msg00473.html (6,620 bytes)
- 39. Re: spring guide for door check strap/tr6 (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 22:33:02 EDT
- Al-I think it is impossible to fit the rivets with the door post in place. I used round head machine screws with nuts on the back. Berry Price /// 6pack@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://
- /html/6pack/2003-07/msg00582.html (7,057 bytes)
- 40. Re: Rattling Rear Six (score: 1)
- Author: Btp44@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 23:28:18 EDT
- Darrell-The shocks may be new, but if the mounting bolts are not tight they can produce a big time rattle. Berry Price Albany, Or
- /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00062.html (6,674 bytes)
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