- 21. Cam timing fixed (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 22:07:52 EDT
- Hey guys thanks for all the input. For those who asked I am using a Lucas sport coil and Pertronix. Today I replaced the Intermotor plug wires with some Magnecor that I had. Also advanced timing 2 de
- /html/6pack/2005-05/msg00363.html (6,603 bytes)
- 22. inny or outy (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 01:02:37 EDT
- On my '71 the drain plug is facing forward. It takes 5qts plus what it takes to fill the filter (spin on conversion). Mike C
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00119.html (6,096 bytes)
- 23. Alloy wheels (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:49:09 EDT
- Is the backspace distance on 15X6 Panasports 3.5" ? I have a line on an American made 6 spoke that sells for far less than the imports. They are available with 3" and 3.5" backspacing. They are a spe
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00226.html (6,310 bytes)
- 24. minilite replicas (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 11:23:52 EDT
- I posted last week that I had come upon a domestically made alloy wheel for a lower price. You can view them at americanracing.com. Click on vintage wheels then go to page 2. Look for Silverstone typ
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00242.html (7,008 bytes)
- 25. Re: TR6 soft top snaps (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 13:52:25 EDT
- On my original top the center bow was attached to the top with rivets. When I replaced the top I installed snaps. It makes folding the top much easier. I riveted the male snap to the existing holes
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00253.html (6,370 bytes)
- 26. ZS needles (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 01:29:28 EDT
- I purchased B1AR needles from Burlen. They are adjustable and are around 15% richer at higher rpms. I also purchased B1AQs which are not adjustable but are richer than the needles in the early fixed
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00291.html (6,493 bytes)
- 27. ZS needles (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 01:32:44 EDT
- Sorry I think I got things bass-ackwards. The B1AQ are adjustable not the Mike C
- /html/6pack/2005-04/msg00292.html (6,106 bytes)
- 28. Rear axle removal (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:43:56 EST
- The half dozen nyloc nuts that secure the rear hub are accessable thru holes in the hub itself. If you do remove these be sure to replace them with new nyloc nuts. Often the studs will back out of t
- /html/6pack/2005-03/msg00257.html (6,940 bytes)
- 29. Axle removal (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:48:02 EST
- For what it's worth the Clymer manual is not the best. Get a Haynes or Bentley manual. They will pay for themselves in short order. Of course the 6 pack group is an invaluable resource. Mike C '71 T
- /html/6pack/2005-03/msg00258.html (6,141 bytes)
- 30. Re: Steel Wheel Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 15:43:36 EST
- A little runout at the rim flange can turn into a lot of runout at the tread. Lateral runout is not as bad as radial runout but on the stock reversed wheels runout either laterally or radially will c
- /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00006.html (6,655 bytes)
- 31. EBC brake pads (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 21:59:38 EST
- I installed EBC green brake pads this week. I took the 6 out for a drive today and boy do the brakes squeal. The instructions say not to use the anti-rattle shims and there is a hard rubber or plasti
- /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00382.html (6,526 bytes)
- 32. EBC pads (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 21:55:22 EST
- Thanks to all who responded to my query about howlin EBC pads. I guess since mine without shims and goop squeal and those that shimmed and gooped don't have squeal my question is answered. Looks like
- /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00402.html (6,396 bytes)
- 33. KYB shocks (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:48:38 EST
- I found that bpnorthwest had the best price on KYB's for the front. I don't have the KYB part number handy but according to the cross reference catalog I have they are also used on the Fiat 124 and
- /html/6pack/2005-02/msg00419.html (6,145 bytes)
- 34. Vibration (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 22:36:04 EST
- I had the same situation when I first got my TR6. I replaced all u-joints, installed new tires, totally rebuilt suspension and it still shook. I even bought extra stock steel wheels. No manner of ba
- /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00133.html (6,841 bytes)
- 35. Vibration (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 15:27:45 EST
- The only theory that I have heard is that the off-set of the steel wheel is a contributing factor to vibration problems. By the way I happen to own a tire company and did my own mounting and balanci
- /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00156.html (6,607 bytes)
- 36. Bendix radio (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 22:20:28 EST
- I found a Bendix am/fm radio for my '71. It has the BL logo on the dial face and says Bendix-manufactured for British Leyland in the sticker affixed to the body. The wiring instructions indicate that
- /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00253.html (6,619 bytes)
- 37. Re: Steel Wheel Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 11:25:24 EST
- First check to see if they are true. A local tire dealer with a runout guage should be able to do this for you. If so check with a large truck tire dealer in your area and see if they powder coat ri
- /html/6pack/2005-01/msg00325.html (7,025 bytes)
- 38. B1AQ needles (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 16:31:02 EST
- For those that inquired I purchased my B1AQ needles from Burlen.Fuel Systems.E-mail: www.burlen.co.uk . I ordered both B1AQ and B1AR. The Q are adjustable and are around 20% richer than the F. The B1
- /html/6pack/2004-12/msg00002.html (7,101 bytes)
- 39. Re: Rubber valve cover gasket (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 15:38:21 EST
- Justin Wagner was the supplier of the silicone gaskets. He had some personal issues and stopped manufacturing them last spring. I know this because he still owes me one that I bought on ebay. Mike C
- /html/6pack/2004-12/msg00010.html (6,592 bytes)
- 40. wiring harness routing (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 16:07:34 EST
- You should have a metal harness cover that snaps in under the steering column and covers the wiring. There is an indent in the column underside for the wiring to go through as it passes under the da
- /html/6pack/2004-12/msg00242.html (6,286 bytes)
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