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1. Re: Engine Checkup (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 19:01:08 -0400; Henderson, NC is not exactly Greensboro, but you may want to give Dave Crane a call. He does engines, transmissions, overdrives, diffs and body restorations on all British cars but specializes in Tr; /html/6pack/2003-08/msg00230.html (7,186 bytes)
2. Re: Front Suspension rebuilt (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 19:02:01 -0400; Insofar as the broken split pins (cotter pins I trust) I try to get enough of the looped end clamped into a visegrip then firmly hit the visegrips with a hammer. It's usually enough to pull the spli; /html/6pack/2003-08/msg00313.html (9,409 bytes)
3. Re: A black TR6? (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 23:33:11 -0400; Yes, I've seen one. It was owned by a young fellow who was a member of the Long Island Triumph Association back in the late 70s/early 80s. As I recall it was not a showroom quality paint job but it; /html/6pack/2003-08/msg00413.html (8,566 bytes)
4. Re: Need a Piston (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 21:58:40 -0400; Thanks to all listers who have tried to point me in the right direction. Unfortunately I've tried several suppliers with no luck - Moss, TRF, APT, BPNW, BRG to name a few. They only sell complete se; /html/6pack/2003-07/msg00028.html (6,670 bytes)
5. Found a Piston (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 18:36:12 -0400; I want to thank those of you who tried to locate a replacement piston for my 250 motor. One of my sources did locate one today, although it is going to cost a decent penny. But it sure beats buying; /html/6pack/2003-07/msg00092.html (6,296 bytes)
6. Re: gas filler cap plug (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 10:52:07 -0400; I'm with Don. I owned my 250 since 1975 and it was in very good shape and totally stock. There was no sealing gasket/plug of any sort in the filler cap, just the magnet. It seems like the previous o; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00008.html (7,999 bytes)
7. Re: gauges (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 11:13:13 -0400; I often wondered about that question myself, even though I do not own a later 6 with the chrome bezels. Before you consider doing any of the following polish the heck out of them using Mother's or B; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00009.html (10,735 bytes)
8. Re: gas filler cap plug (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:28:56 -0400; Looking at both TRF andd Moss catalogs neither show a sealing plug for the 250. Like you said, maybe it's from a later TR6? Insofar as rollover spills, the 250 was probably given the same degree of; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00028.html (9,867 bytes)
9. Re: soft top latches (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 07:45:40 -0400; There are two brass escutcheons each held in place with two screws that the pegged handle posts fit into. It has a ramp that the peg rides along then a small step that lightly locks it in place. It'; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00043.html (7,761 bytes)
10. Re: Differential Mount Bolts (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 21:04:36 -0400; If you're referring to the four bolts that hold the two large rear mounts with the steel flange than those are Grade 8 5/16 x 1-3/8. If you're referring to the large bolts that are welded to bracket; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00055.html (7,654 bytes)
11. Re: Lowering Rear Differential (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 21:08:04 -0400; Standard hydralic floor jack works great for diff (axles unbolted of course), engine and tranny must be pulled through engine bay or tranny alone must be pulled from the interior. No way that I am aw; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00056.html (7,132 bytes)
12. Cam Lubrication - My correction (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 21:29:48 -0400; Well, when I'm wrong in a big way I gotta admit it and I gotta admit it here. A few days ago I replied to your thread about oil dripping down from the head to the cam and I said that there was no pl; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00057.html (7,075 bytes)
13. Re: Diff Seal (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 20:11:23 -0400; Oh boy! It's tough enough to remove the front diff seal with the diff out of the car. To try to do it while still installed sounds like a task from h*ll. The breast plates on the chassis are in the; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00102.html (7,058 bytes)
14. Re: hazard switch question about originality. (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 16:25:39 -0400; I'll second that. My 250 does not have a bezel and the icon is pointed up. It was totally stock and original when it was purchased in 1975. Greg CD6250L the one off; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00150.html (8,721 bytes)
15. Re: TR6 Distributor (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:33:27 -0400; Very early TR6 used both, but a 76 only had a vacuum advance. Typically auto distributors have an advance, maybe both, but never a retard only. Greg CD6250L vacuum advance or vacuum retard.; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00170.html (7,953 bytes)
16. Re: TR6 Distributor (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 00:30:14 -0400; There I go again! Yes, yes...it's the other way around. TR6 had retard only in from 72 to 76, 71 had advance but was plugged according to Bentley's. Greg CD6250L pulled that, allow to; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00175.html (10,309 bytes)
17. Re: Rear shocks "refill" (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 19:53:32 -0400; Engine oil is not a good idea for lever shocks because it has detergents that can damage seals. You want to use a hydraulic fluid. I heard of people using the heaviest hi-performance Harley Davidson; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00275.html (8,469 bytes)
18. Re: Chrome vs. painted wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 18:36:41 -0400; Chrome, painted, chrome, painted...after much thought and looking at this old pic of our 250 I think I'll stay with paint. I think chrome wires on Jags and big Healeys look classy but I just like the; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00326.html (11,943 bytes)
19. Re: SOS - New Oil Pan (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 15:46:23 -0400; While you may find a clean oil pan, I think what you are describing is pretty common. It's due to overtightening the oil pan screws and it can be fixed. Another lister may be able to provide details; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00384.html (7,584 bytes)
20. Re: Defective Cam - Status/Update (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 08:59:21 -0400; It sounds like BPNW is taking care of you. That's good to know. Just a note - on chilled cast cams slightly chipped edges are fairly common and are not a defect. Billet cams should always look clean; /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00490.html (8,981 bytes)

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