- 81. re: Dot 5 and Paint Codes (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 21:11:14 -0500
- I use Dot 5 in my six. Switched over when I redid all of the brake components. I haven't noticed a difference with normal around town cruising and I like the fact that my new paint job will be better
- /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00103.html (7,075 bytes)
- 82. PDWA Repair (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:05:47 -0400
- Hello fellow listers! I am repairing my PDWA on my 75 TR6. Not sure if this is the original, but it is a brass model PDWA. I assume this is the late model. See picture at the following link. It was s
- /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00144.html (6,967 bytes)
- 83. Door Striker Color Repaint (score: 1)
- Author: James Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 19:32:08 -0500
- Howdy folks, Happy Post Thanksgiving to all. I am reassembling my 75 TR6 (just got back from the paint shop) with its new Mimosa Yellow color and need to repaint the door strikers and latches. They w
- /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00266.html (6,868 bytes)
- 84. RE: PDWA Repair (score: 1)
- Author: James Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 19:38:14 -0500
- I replaced the two small orings that go on the shaft from a local hydraulic shop. They had the exact size oring and stated they were designed for hydraulic fluid, but for silicon base. They are calle
- /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00267.html (7,610 bytes)
- 85. Re: Door Striker Color Repaint (score: 1)
- Author: James Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:54:08 -0500
- Thanks for the info Robert, I think I will go for the hammerite look. The car is not going to be a concours, just a real clean weekend driver. Jim 75 TR6
- /html/6pack/2001-11/msg00304.html (8,130 bytes)
- 86. Fieor seats in a TR6?? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2001 18:28:05 -0400
- Anyone heard of putting the Pontiac Fiero seats into a TR6? A club member had a set in his MG and they looked great and he said they were very comfortable. They even had the speakers in the headrest.
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00053.html (6,695 bytes)
- 87. : Re: TR6 headliner install/sugg (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 07 Oct 2001 12:24:59 -0400
- I had trouble getting my TRF headliner to fit well. I eventually brought it to an auto upholstery shop and they managed to get a snug fit. Seems as though he had a heck of a time getting it to fit ri
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00055.html (8,518 bytes)
- 88. re: tires?? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 18:14:28 -0400
- welcome to the list! I have a set of Dunlop D65H P195-65-15 on my 75 TR6 and like the added handling and look. -- Jim Henningsen 75 TR6 80 TR7 Kissimmee, FL email:jdhenn@cfl.rr.com
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00069.html (6,927 bytes)
- 89. Re: Engine Compression in a TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 19:18:48 -0400
- My 75 TR6 (stock engine - never rebult) has 125 compression on 1-5 cylinders, but has 95 on #6. The car seems to run well, at least I think so. Is the likely culprit sticky or worn valves and it just
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00207.html (7,520 bytes)
- 90. Re: Engine Compression in a TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 22:42:19 -0400
- Thanks everyone for their feedback. I tried the oil in the cylinder trick and the compression only went up to 99. Sounds like the valves need a look. Oh well, these kind of projects are fun! -- Jim H
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00215.html (7,948 bytes)
- 91. Re: Engine Compression in a TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 22:44:14 -0400
- Thanks Greg, sounds like a great idea. I have already drilled the rivets and removed the ID badge to prep. Figured I'd have the engine bay painted without the plate attached so I can clean it up nice
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00216.html (9,269 bytes)
- 92. carb leak (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 18:12:17 -0400
- Hello listers, I just finished putting on a new Falcon stainless exhaust system and a pair of carbs that looked in minty condition. Exhaust system is on and for a novice I highly recommend the amateu
- /html/6pack/2001-09/msg00085.html (7,019 bytes)
- 93. Re: carb leak (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:31:35 -0400
- Thanks to everyone for the feedback. This is a late model carb (model 3771) and it is a plastic plug with a brass cap that sticks into the bottom of the carb. A bad o-ring was causing the major leak.
- /html/6pack/2001-09/msg00095.html (7,232 bytes)
- 94. Carbs, Mufflers, Sadness (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:18:35 -0400
- Hello listers, Working on my cars brings me great therapy especially during these sad times. Hope you all don't mind a question. I recently installed a Falcon stainless muffler system and stated that
- /html/6pack/2001-09/msg00101.html (7,514 bytes)
- 95. Re: Carbs, Mufflers, Sadness (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 17:23:04 -0400
- Dick, as usual you are right again. The carb piston on the carb that is backfiring (once in a while) on acceleration does appear to lag behind (just slightly) than the other carb. What adjustment wou
- /html/6pack/2001-09/msg00110.html (8,170 bytes)
- 96. Re: Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 18:56:13 -0400
- Thanks Dick and Walt. I readjusted the carbs per the Bentley manual, which matches up with what you stated. I seem to have gotten rid of the back firing on the front carb. I belive it was resetting t
- /html/6pack/2001-09/msg00116.html (8,891 bytes)
- 97. exhaust manifold (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 20:19:41 -0400
- Hello listers, I am replacing my entire exhaust system with the Falcon stainless kit. I pulled my exhaust manifold to have it bead blasted and noticed it has a small piece missing from the top of the
- /html/6pack/2001-08/msg00296.html (6,641 bytes)
- 98. Hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:01:32 -0400
- The Roadster factory has all the parts forthe hardtop. I recently ordered all new chrome, hardware and headliner. They also have a great reprint available of the factory instructions on how to instal
- /html/6pack/2001-08/msg00380.html (6,986 bytes)
- 99. Rubber Seal "Yellowing" (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2001 19:59:25 -0400
- Howdy folks, It's hot down here in the deep south! I have a new windshield seal (installed one year ago) and it has "yellowed" on the inside and outside. I keep the car in a car port and under cover.
- /html/6pack/2001-07/msg00013.html (6,671 bytes)
- 100. Brake Caliper Pistons (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 21:39:42 -0400
- I just removed my calipers and noticed one caliper has the pistons installed in reverse. The cups are pointed inward instead of outward to the brake pads. Any ideas on how this would affect braking?
- /html/6pack/2001-05/msg00193.html (6,882 bytes)
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