- 41. Gallery plugs (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 22:48:03 EST
- Last winter when I rebuilt my engine I removed all soft plugs ( aka expansion plugs) and oil gallery plugs before taking the block to the machine shop. I removed the soft plugs by drilling a hole in
- /html/6pack/2004-11/msg00069.html (6,970 bytes)
- 42. Electrical problem solved (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 13:43:53 EST
- A few weeks ago I posted a thread about an electrical problem that had me totally baffled. When I would turn on any of the exterior lights (headlamps, park lights, brake lights, turn signals) the eng
- /html/6pack/2004-11/msg00115.html (7,040 bytes)
- 43. Jim Swarthout (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:07:14 EST
- Does anyone out there know how to contact Jim Swarthout? This is not in regard to the valve cover fiasco. Mike C dacranez@aol.com
- /html/6pack/2004-11/msg00157.html (6,302 bytes)
- 44. Re: Dizzy Question (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:19:16 EST
- The 41352 model was specific to the 1971 model year. I has a different advance curve than your earlier unit. The static timing for the 41202 is 12 deg BTDC and for the 41352 is 4 deg BTDC. They both
- /html/6pack/2004-11/msg00322.html (7,662 bytes)
- 45. Re: Dizzy Question (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 19:38:48 EST
- Vance & Dick Thankyou for bringing me up to speed on the misinformation in the Bentley manual. It explains why my TR would barely run when setting the dynamic timing to the bentley specs with the vac
- /html/6pack/2004-11/msg00364.html (7,661 bytes)
- 46. A visit by the prince of darkness (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 13:21:45 EDT
- Yesterday while on a cruise in the TR I happened on a tunnel. When I turned on the headlights the engine died-flicked the switch to off -engine restarted. I repeated this a couple of times with same
- /html/6pack/2004-10/msg00080.html (7,566 bytes)
- 47. Electrical dilemma (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 22:16:48 EDT
- I can start the TR and it runs fine, but if I turn on any lights, turn signals, or the brake lights it dies and won't restart without sitting for a while. When I say restart I mean that the ignition
- /html/6pack/2004-10/msg00115.html (6,766 bytes)
- 48. Elecrical dilemma (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:16:25 EDT
- Thanks for responding as no one else did. When the engine is running the amp guage does show that the alternater is charging. I suspect a ground problem but I don't at this point know where to look.
- /html/6pack/2004-10/msg00132.html (6,937 bytes)
- 49. Top folding (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:22:34 EDT
- I printed the top folding instructions. I can mail or fax copies. Let me know. Mike C. Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
- /html/6pack/2004-10/msg00133.html (6,210 bytes)
- 50. Top folding instructions (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 23:22:02 EDT
- Due a number of requests here are the instructions as originally offered by Pete Chadwell on the VTR site: With the top up, open each latch under the header rail. Then unsnap the six snaps under the
- /html/6pack/2004-10/msg00144.html (7,660 bytes)
- 51. Throttle linkage (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 16:02:53 EDT
- I am in the process of replacing some worn parts in the carb linkage on the TR6. I noticed that the butterflies do not fully open when the pedal is fully depressed. Is this correct or do I need to ma
- /html/6pack/2004-10/msg00186.html (6,897 bytes)
- 52. Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item# 2488319333: USED (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 01:28:33 EDT
- It just doesn't get better thanthe first time-ever! Mike C Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
- /html/6pack/2004-09/msg00049.html (6,715 bytes)
- 53. filter adapter (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 01:38:32 EDT
- Just make sure when installing the spin -on kit that you have removed the old rubber seal from the original cannister. Please don't ask me how I Know . Mike C '71 TR6 Check out the new British Cars F
- /html/6pack/2004-09/msg00051.html (6,326 bytes)
- 54. tires (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 01:33:39 EDT
- I will admit to installing $50-60 dollar tires on my TR6. I also happen to be a tire dealer so I got them at wholesale price. I mounted 205/70R15 BF Goodrich Control T/A . There are most likely bett
- /html/6pack/2004-09/msg00125.html (6,775 bytes)
- 55. major fuel leak (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 15:38:51 EDT
- Your float needle is either stuck or has debris in it. Sometimes tapping it will unstick it. Best to take off the bottom of the carb (float bowl) and check the operation of the floats and needle. Mi
- /html/6pack/2004-08/msg00025.html (6,197 bytes)
- 56. Gunst bearing (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 10:22:00 EDT
- I installed a Borg&Beck with a Gunst bearing and with 2,000 miles on the parts every thing is A-ok. I am going to find some wood to knock on just for insurance. Mike C '71 TR6 Check out the new Brit
- /html/6pack/2004-08/msg00042.html (6,452 bytes)
- 57. FWIW Gunst bearing (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 01:57:20 EDT
- Maybe down the road I am in for some trouble but I installed a Gunst type bearing and B&B clutch purchased from BP Northwest when I did my engine rebuild. With 3,000 miles on the engine and tranny I
- /html/6pack/2004-08/msg00243.html (6,615 bytes)
- 58. Distributors (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:51:42 EDT
- The 41352 Distributor would be the one you would want to avoid if you are wanting to achieve PI specs. It was only used as far as I know on the '71 models. I have a '71 with a PI cam and 9.5CR plus
- /html/6pack/2004-08/msg00330.html (6,471 bytes)
- 59. Engine breakin (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:37:27 EDT
- For my engine break-in I used Castrol 5W-50 and poured STP on the rocker shaft and down onto the lifters to give the camshaft an extra bit of lube. AT 600 miles I changed the oil and replaced it wit
- /html/6pack/2004-08/msg00403.html (6,723 bytes)
- 60. Powerband (score: 1)
- Author: DaCRANEz@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2004 15:25:31 EDT
- My 71 TR6 just doesn't seem to build any power after 4000 rpm. I recently rebuilt it. Raised CR to 9.5to1, installed 1.6to1 roller rockers, replaced stock cam with S2,Lucas sport coil, new exhaust sy
- /html/6pack/2004-07/msg00033.html (7,347 bytes)
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