- 1. Re: [6pack] Hard Starting New SU6 Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:55:47 -0400
- The choke is there for a reason, to add gas when you start the car and for a while afterwards, while the engine warms up. Trying to hurry this process is counterproductive. 5 mins on choke is about
- /html/6pack/2011-07/msg00032.html (8,597 bytes)
- 2. Re: [6pack] Indicator Issue. (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:34:41 -0400
- Hi Robert, First of all check the wattage of all the bulbs and make sure they are they same. Second, check that you are using the proper turn signal flasher unit and NOT a 4-way flasher unit. The lat
- /html/6pack/2011-07/msg00048.html (8,620 bytes)
- 3. Re: [6pack] TR Gearboxes (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:23:25 -0400
- When you find out what the problem is, I have a 1960 TR3a gearbox (in pieces), which I cannibalized for an A-Type overdrive, it may have all the parts your friend will need. It is in good shape and
- /html/6pack/2011-07/msg00059.html (8,198 bytes)
- 4. Re: [6pack] ?? (score: 1)
- Author: "David Fidler" <DJFidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:06:40 -0400
- Hi Bud, David Fidler here, I'm the editor of 6-PACK magazine and an avid 6-PACK forum user. I know you are set in your ways on this and that's fine, but I just wanted to clarify a few things that you
- /html/6pack/2011-07/msg00061.html (15,380 bytes)
- 5. Re: [6pack] Fw: TR3 Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: "David Fidler" <DJFidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:07:25 -0400
- Bill and Jonas, You do need to replace your mainshaft with the OD TR4 version (I think it's actually shorter not longer?), so essentially you're in for another gearbox rebuild. The A-Type OD units ar
- /html/6pack/2011-07/msg00066.html (10,243 bytes)
- 6. Re: [6pack] Headlight Timer (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 22:51:22 -0400
- Are you a 6-pack (TR6/250 Club of America) member? The magazine is only available to members. I can send you a digital copy, but I'm not sure if I can send it to this list? Best regards, David. Sent
- /html/6pack/2011-11/msg00013.html (11,131 bytes)
- 7. Re: [6pack] Headlight Timer (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:32:21 -0500
- Ed, classic cars are exempt from this requirement, at least they are in Ontario, might be different in SK. Best regards, David. Sent from my iPhone inspection. Usually this is done at Canadian Tire,
- /html/6pack/2011-11/msg00014.html (13,696 bytes)
- 8. Re: [6pack] Final Throws (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 23:17:40 -0500
- It will NOT slide. The only way to get it in is to put it in position, tuck the back edge of T into the channel in the center of the header rail and, using a flat blade screwdriver slowly work your
- /html/6pack/2011-11/msg00016.html (7,950 bytes)
- 9. Re: [6pack] Gearbox lubricant-TR-6 (score: 1)
- Author: "David Fidler" <DJFidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:56:03 -0500
- Hi Bill, 30W non-detergent, by far the best for a OD box. See second item down on this page: http://www.quantumechanics.com/categories.php?op=newindex&catid=11 John Esposito really knows what he's ta
- /html/6pack/2011-11/msg00019.html (8,343 bytes)
- 10. Re: [6pack] Transmission Question (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 May 2012 10:47:45 -0400
- Jumping out of third upon deceleration is usually an indication of a worn synchro. No easy fix. Best regards, David. Sent from my iPhone gear. http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/djfidler@rog
- /html/6pack/2012-05/msg00004.html (14,418 bytes)
- 11. Re: [6pack] identify transmission (score: 1)
- Author: "David Fidler" <DJFidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 16:58:31 -0400
- The A-Type was used on the 69-72 TR6, it changed to the J-Type during 1973. You can buy a conversion kit from (I believe) John Esposito at Quantum Mechanics (www.quantumechanics.com) to put the J-Typ
- /html/6pack/2012-05/msg00024.html (12,946 bytes)
- 12. Re: [6pack] Transmission Question (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 May 2012 10:47:45 -0400
- Jumping out of third upon deceleration is usually an indication of a worn synchro. No easy fix. Best regards, David. Sent from my iPhone gear. http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/djfidler@rog
- /html/6pack/2012-05/msg00040.html (14,735 bytes)
- 13. Re: [6pack] identify transmission (score: 1)
- Author: "David Fidler" <DJFidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 16:58:31 -0400
- The A-Type was used on the 69-72 TR6, it changed to the J-Type during 1973. You can buy a conversion kit from (I believe) John Esposito at Quantum Mechanics (www.quantumechanics.com) to put the J-Typ
- /html/6pack/2012-05/msg00059.html (13,374 bytes)
- 14. Re: [6pack] Canada - TR5 or TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: "David Fidler" <DJFidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:59:22 -0500
- Sorry to correct you Dave, I know of a few TR5s that were sold new in Toronto through Sportscars Unlimited. They were shipped here in error and, rather than take them back, BL said sell 'em! One of o
- /html/6pack/2013-01/msg00000.html (11,227 bytes)
- 15. Re: [6pack] Canada - TR5 or TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:04:09 -0500
- Quite a few exist in NA, but as far as I know, only the few (I think it was 3) sold in Canada arrived here unregistered new. Of course some US and Canadian armed forces guys bought TR5s while they we
- /html/6pack/2013-01/msg00003.html (15,937 bytes)
- 16. Re: [6pack] Canada - TR5 or TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: "David Fidler" <DJFidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:23:25 -0500
- Are you sure about that Larry? I've never actually seen the test results, have you? My guess is that the problem was more to do with the lower octane (RON) rating of US fuel. The UK PI TR5s (and TR6s
- /html/6pack/2013-01/msg00007.html (12,619 bytes)
- 17. Re: [6pack] Canada - TR5 or TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: "David Fidler" <DJFidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:17:54 -0500
- Yep, that is pretty much what I heard too, but I forgot about the cost factor, which I think was more to do with the maintenance cost than the OEM cost of the unit... you Yanks didn't/wouldn't go on
- /html/6pack/2013-01/msg00012.html (14,423 bytes)
- 18. Re: [6pack] Am I paid up? (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:14:09 -0400
- Bud, if you've allowed your membership to lapse, you can't renew via the website, Ashford will help you get it done. If it isn't lapsed, then Dave's directions should work. Fid. Sent from my iPhone t
- /html/6pack/2013-03/msg00017.html (10,319 bytes)
- 19. Re: [6pack] seat cover options (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:46:06 -0400
- Sloane, I don't have a spare 69 cap, but Im told that early Spitfire and GT6 caps are the same. Re: smell if gas in boot. Never fill your tank to the top because the neck is rubber and the clamps com
- /html/6pack/2013-04/msg00021.html (10,719 bytes)
- 20. Re: [6pack] (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: David Fidler <djfidler@rogers.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:45:10 -0400
- Just make sure it has the bypass valve in it. When you change to a spin on, you lose this feature, so you need a replacement filter with it built in. There are several threads on the 6-pack forums ab
- /html/6pack/2013-04/msg00025.html (8,998 bytes)
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