- 1. Re: New Valves (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 23:16:07 -0400
- Don't assume that you need shorter push rods just because the head was milled. You only need shorter push rods if you cannot back out the adjusters enough to reach the proper valve clearance. Unnece
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00390.html (7,793 bytes)
- 2. Re: New Valves (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 19:10:00 -0400
- The problem I have seen with the integral valve seat on the exhausts is pitting the seat. I have been told that what is actually happening is that due to the heat, particles of the cast seat are weld
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00408.html (8,109 bytes)
- 3. Re: Vibration (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 23:40:13 -0400
- The axle splines have one spline missing so they can only be assembled one way. The driveshaft splines are not polarized and can be assembled wrong. Having the yoke axes parallel means that the splin
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00200.html (10,158 bytes)
- 4. Re: reducing underhood heat (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:58:07 -0400
- I would not recommend wrapping. I wrapped mine at one time and got away with it for a few years but they eventually crystallized and broke. I recommend Jet-Hot coating inside and out. I have found t
- /html/6pack/2003-08/msg00569.html (7,384 bytes)
- 5. Re: Brake upgrade (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 18:44:39 -0400
- I did this conversion to my '71 and am very pleased. As I recall the calipers are from the 4WD gas pickup. Installation was easy. Use the later, larger diameter, TR6 bolts to attach the calipers. Th
- /html/6pack/2003-07/msg00694.html (7,657 bytes)
- 6. Re: Wheel Studs (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 May 2003 19:45:17 -0400
- The studs for steel wheels should protrude from the hub about 1-3/16" while the wire wheel ones are about 15/16". Richard Good Good Parts
- /html/6pack/2003-05/msg00136.html (7,230 bytes)
- 7. Re: Carbie Question (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 May 2003 19:56:34 -0400
- There are tabs on the diaphragm that fit into recesses in the air valve and body to properly align the rotation of the air valve. The two cutouts face the engine. If it is idling fast with both butt
- /html/6pack/2003-05/msg00137.html (7,531 bytes)
- 8. Re: Bypass Valve (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Thu, 08 May 2003 22:15:22 -0400
- I have my (three) bypass valves blocked off with no apparent ill effects. Richard Good Good Parts
- /html/6pack/2003-05/msg00183.html (7,433 bytes)
- 9. Re: TR6 1-HR "TERMINAL RIDES" (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 May 2003 22:42:44 -0400
- I had a problem many years ago that behaved the same. It turned out that the fuel was boiling in the line where it goes through the frame tunnel next to the exhaust. I had insulated my header which
- /html/6pack/2003-05/msg00218.html (9,488 bytes)
- 10. TR6 shop in AZ (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 08:05:05 -0400
- Can anyone recommend a competent mechanic for a high performance street TR6 engine rebuild within a few hundred miles of mid southern Arizona? Richard Good Good Parts
- /html/6pack/2003-05/msg00332.html (6,299 bytes)
- 11. Re: An almost disasterous moment..valves (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 20:10:40 -0400
- I have a document on my web site at http://www.goodparts.com under "technical documents" that has a chart showing head thickness vs. compression ratio. Did I understand correctly that you do not hav
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00470.html (9,325 bytes)
- 12. Re: Cam Regrind (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 18:11:38 -0400
- The stock early cam has a base circle of approx. 1.085" dia. and a lift of .215". The late cam has a base circle of approx 1.115" and a lift of .242". The later cams have three small grooves front o
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00608.html (7,404 bytes)
- 13. Re: Rear Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 23:29:20 -0400
- Check the rear toe. Maybe you missed some shims behind the outside pivot bracket. You can check it yourself with some strings parallel to the tires at axle height. Have them not quite touching the o
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00614.html (9,682 bytes)
- 14. Re: Rear Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 22:15:24 -0400
- Sounds like you are getting to the cause. Remove the shims and check it again. You may have to put shims behind the outer bracket. Remember to check the relationship of the tires to the car and not
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00638.html (10,059 bytes)
- 15. Re: Radiator Shroud (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:51:48 -0500
- I can supply the shroud with a smaller hole wherever you want it. Richard
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00449.html (7,635 bytes)
- 16. Re: From: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net> (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 16:49:36 -0500
- I drilled a hole in the side of the right footwell near the top and directly in line with the cable connection point on the release lever. The original inner cable and "T" handle goes through the hol
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00481.html (7,794 bytes)
- 17. Re: Shifting (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:03:49 -0500
- The TR6 trans is constant mesh. The only gear that moves in and out of mesh is reverse. The gear on the input shaft meshes with a gear on the countershaft driving the countershaft. Other gears on the
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00516.html (8,723 bytes)
- 18. Re: really tight vertical links (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:14:47 -0500
- Did you have the shocks out at the time? When you jack up the front the wheel stops dropping when the shock extends to its limit. If the shock is not in place and the suspension is allowed to drop fu
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00518.html (8,075 bytes)
- 19. Re: Prop/driveshaft vibration (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:09:19 -0500
- It is possible to assemble the driveshaft incorrectly. The spline should be assembled so that the yokes on either end are turned the same way. It can vibrate if not assembled correctly. It's a veloci
- /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00674.html (9,861 bytes)
- 20. Re: Locating 3.5" flexible hose for intake (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Good <goodparts@desupernet.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 07:53:29 -0500
- I stock 3.5" black wire reinforced flexible hose for my remote air cleaner/ram air systems. I can cut to length for $10 per foot. Clamps are $1.50 ea. Richard Good
- /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00414.html (8,832 bytes)
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