- 41. Re: Modified clutch - to be or not to be? (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 22:43:47 -0500
- I had a stock pin break while driving... it does make it a little more difficult to get home. The real kicker is three weeks prior my throw out bearing had failed, the TR6 was my only transport at th
- /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00404.html (9,448 bytes)
- 42. Re: Modified clutch - to be or not to be? (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 14:19:02 -0500
- I agree with Brian's assessment, but be prepared to spend a little extra time and patience assembling the unit with the straight pin. My best guess is that Triumph used the taper pin to speed up ass
- /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00417.html (8,730 bytes)
- 43. Re: Modified clutch - to be or not to be? (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 14:31:13 -0500
- Roll pins come in a variety of types and materials, spring steel is typically typically softer and easier to deform than other steels. Regular carbon steel roll pins are the other alternative, and t
- /html/6pack/2004-01/msg00418.html (9,079 bytes)
- 44. Re: tr6 inner fenders/frame bracing (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:44:34 -0500
- I would not waste your time or money on that book. All the frame "upgrades" discussed in that book center around modifying the differential mounts, the front lower A arm mounts (on early chassis car
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00092.html (8,169 bytes)
- 45. Re: tr6 inner fenders/frame bracing (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:52:22 -0500
- Please ignore the blindingly obvious grammatical error... Kai
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00094.html (7,064 bytes)
- 46. Re: Rebuilding the head (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:22:20 -0500
- The other significant difference is that it is obvious the pistons are an unmatched set, so that their individual masses may not be equalized either. AE / Hepolite pistons used to come in matched set
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00109.html (9,383 bytes)
- 47. Parts Prices (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 17:50:36 -0500
- I thought I would pass on some end of the year info to everyone. Many parts prices will start to be raised in 2004 as a result of the US dollar decreasing in value in relationship to the Euro. Specif
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00162.html (7,230 bytes)
- 48. Re: Does 0.120" really get 9.5:1 compression? (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 17:53:18 -0500
- Hi Tim and others, I only see a few pitfalls with removing material from the block (other than it is generally frowned upon). 1) It is much easier to remove your cylinder head while the motor is ins
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00216.html (9,835 bytes)
- 49. Re: Does 0.120" really get 9.5:1 compression? (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 20:08:56 -0500
- I wrote earlier: My reasons against removing material from the block were specifically in regards to the measurement mentioned in the subject. 0.120" is a lot to remove from a block. As Vance and oth
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00224.html (9,309 bytes)
- 50. Re: A First-timer's Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 11:41:29 -0500
- If you want chrome wire wheels, your best option is to buy a new set. I strongly recommend that you _do not_ chrome an old painted wire set. The chroming process makes the spokes brittle and they ha
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00272.html (7,468 bytes)
- 51. Re: overheating issue (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 12:53:28 -0500
- that Start with the easiest item first... what thermostat is installed on your car? If it is a 195degF stat or higher unit, you should probably swap to a lower temperature unit. Electric fans do not
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00351.html (8,338 bytes)
- 52. Fan Shrouds (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 16:13:48 -0500
- In my experience, the fan shrouds contribute minimally to the cooling capabilities of the TR6. My last TR6 (a 1974) did not have one, and I refused to fit one. The only time that car came close to ov
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00357.html (7,914 bytes)
- 53. Re: HP conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 23:37:53 -0500
- Yes, or more exactly, a bit over 181HP. However, your friend's TR6 horsepower rating is likely faulty, as chassis dyno readings should never be taken in 3rd gear. The rating should be taken in 4th g
- /html/6pack/2003-12/msg00372.html (7,322 bytes)
- 54. Re: Daimler SP250 (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:17:52 -0500
- Preferably a later version "C" spec car. Thank you. BritBits has a few for sale... http://www.britbits.com/html/sales.html Kai
- /html/6pack/2003-11/msg00223.html (6,546 bytes)
- 55. Re: Thanksgiving (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 17:39:05 -0500
- Try adding up all the makeup/cosmetics costs for the years you have been living with your spouse, I bet that bill far exceeds the price of a nicely restored TR6 ;-) Factor in wardrobe, shoes and out
- /html/6pack/2003-11/msg00398.html (7,696 bytes)
- 56. Re: Commercial Messages (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 00:37:18 -0400
- I disagree, 100%. How do you propose to police and enforce weekly posting quotas for commercial entities? If you allow one a week, soon two a week is not far behind... that also opens the door for s
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00253.html (12,262 bytes)
- 57. Pics needed of Saffron TR6 w/ Hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 16:30:57 -0500
- Do any listers have a Saffron yellow TR6 with a matching hardtop that they could take a photo of, or have a photo of someone else's Saffron hardtop? If so, could you please email a photo to me. The d
- /html/6pack/2003-10/msg00581.html (7,818 bytes)
- 58. Re: Strange Ebay Practice (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 19:53:41 -0400
- The guy is off more than a bit, on some days it is obvious that he did not take his medication when he wrote the descriptions. His attitude ranges from down right vicious to passive aggressive. 1) He
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00273.html (8,830 bytes)
- 59. Re: Brake MC Availability (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 15:36:34 -0400
- Just thought I would let everyone know, TR6 Brake Master Cylinders are currently not available for the foreseeable future. Someone mentioned that TRF was out of stock and that cylinders were no longe
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00375.html (7,203 bytes)
- 60. Re: Coker Classic Red Lines vs Michelin X Red Line (Coker) (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kai@radiohead.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 21:44:56 -0400
- The "tire thread" came up on the MG list a few weeks ago as well, and I will make the same recommendation to them that I will make here. The Potenza RE950s are the one of the best all-season perform
- /html/6pack/2003-09/msg00506.html (10,838 bytes)
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