- 81. RE: Locating 3.5" flexible hose for intake (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:53:08 -0700
- I've had some questions about this off list so I'll try to post the answers here for every one's benefit. 1. Air filter housing - the early TR6 (and TR-250 I think) used a version of the air filter
- /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00686.html (11,534 bytes)
- 82. RE: Triumph emblem/shield for Lecarra steering wheel hub (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:40:03 -0700
- Hi Sterrett, It's interesting that Moss now sells Lecarra wheels, I thought they only sold Motolita. Assuming nothing has changed at Lecarra, I suggest you contact them directly for the right replac
- /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00750.html (7,773 bytes)
- 83. RE: oil pressure light (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2003 13:50:45 -0700
- Heh Michael, glad you got your oil pressure issue resolved. Listers, are the PI cars different than the carb cars when it comes to the oil warning light? On my car, and every other speedo/tach I can
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00007.html (6,975 bytes)
- 84. RE: Looking for a LHD TR5 (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 10:02:47 -0700
- Hi Alex, I think Triumphs Only claims to have one (or have recently had one). <http://www.triumphsonly.com/cars/salecars.html> Good luck, they look like real nice cars (and quite rare too). Peter Za
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00112.html (6,801 bytes)
- 85. RE: PI vs dual ZS vs triple ZS -- dumb questions (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 19:01:26 -0700
- Hi Bernard, I'm really interested in the procedure to set the valves using a dial gauge. Can you please provide more details, I'd like to do this on my car as I too am always tweaking the valves wit
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00201.html (8,936 bytes)
- 86. RE: TR250/4A side markers (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 21:49:01 -0700
- I'm sure someone with a non-North American spec car will jump in here to confirm, but I believe on their cars the side lights do flash with the turn signals. I think this is the law (and has been fo
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00268.html (7,521 bytes)
- 87. RE: Speedo fixed...finally (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 00:13:05 -0700
- Hi Alan, My speedo is in MPH and has SN 6411/10 1000 on its face. I think the turns per mile is the 1000. I have a late 76 and I think the speedo pinion gear in the gearbox is different on these lat
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00552.html (6,983 bytes)
- 88. RE: speedo survey (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 19:42:46 -0700
- Dave, are you sure about this? My understanding is that really late cars had a speedo drive gear with a different number of teeth than earlier cars. The Moss catalog (and others as well) lists diffe
- /html/6pack/2003-01/msg00644.html (7,739 bytes)
- 89. RE: Differential (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2002 01:03:36 -0700
- Brooks, FWIW, my 76 (Jul 76) has diff CD87870. I've had the car since 1982 and believe this diff to be original to the car. Peter Zaborski -- CF58310 UO
- /html/6pack/2002-12/msg00286.html (7,833 bytes)
- 90. RE: Brake Servo Question (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 12:26:08 -0700
- Hi Aaron, I assume you mean by non-return valve the white plastic thing on the front (top?) of the servo that the hose from the intake manifold attaches to? If so, read on, otherwise sorry for my co
- /html/6pack/2002-12/msg00745.html (7,755 bytes)
- 91. RE: Powder coating steel wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:10:42 -0600
- I'm replying late to this one but thought I'd add a couple of thoughts to the ones already posted: 1. Powder coating is extremely durable but it's quite hard to match an existing color. So for owner
- /html/6pack/2002-10/msg00388.html (7,775 bytes)
- 92. RE: oil guage-to-pipe leather seal, dash bulb question (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 21:08:42 -0600
- Hi Ryan, You can use an o-ring or a fiber washer of the appropriate size. If o-ring, make sure it can resist engine oil (pretty standard requirement). I think a store like Home Depot if you have tho
- /html/6pack/2002-10/msg00540.html (7,608 bytes)
- 93. RE: speedo and tach ground wires (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 23:27:57 -0600
- Yep. Yes, in fact I believe that's exactly where they were installed at the factory. The two big gauges need a ground so that the bulbs which illuminate them (the red/white wire bulbs) will work. Al
- /html/6pack/2002-10/msg00653.html (7,334 bytes)
- 94. RE: End float (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 21:49:02 -0700
- Ouch! That's a lot of effort :-) If you have one the el cheapo gauge holders which does not have enough arms, fear not. What you can do to avoid dismantling all this stuff at the front is this: Get
- /html/6pack/2002-10/msg00711.html (8,203 bytes)
- 95. RE: End float (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 18:18:16 -0700
- Yes. They don't typically come with a base, that's usually a separate item. It's the thing that has the "arms". <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=5645> Peter Zaborski
- /html/6pack/2002-10/msg00734.html (7,435 bytes)
- 96. RE: Fuel lines to carbs on TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:55:55 -0700
- A few years ago I faced a similar situation in that I wanted to replace the original fuel lines (solid black in my case) but didn't want the worm type clamps (ugly) or the original spring type clamp
- /html/6pack/2002-10/msg00740.html (8,039 bytes)
- 97. tips for upcoming uk trip (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 23:04:41 -0600
- Hi 6 Packers, I will be in the UK in about 2 weeks and am wondering if there are any suggestions any one can give regarding Triumph related points of interest. My itinerary includes a Jaguar factory
- /html/6pack/2002-09/msg00075.html (7,446 bytes)
- 98. RE: TR6 Mini spare tire (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 00:16:43 -0600
- Hi Mitch, I can't vouch for the accuracy of this but it's a post I saved from some time ago. The selection for the TR6 bolt pattern appears to be plentiful. If you do find a suitable mini spare, ple
- /html/6pack/2002-09/msg00239.html (14,904 bytes)
- 99. vacuum leaks (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:01:24 -0600
- Hi 6 packers, Can anyone suggest some techniques for vacuum leak detection (in the fuel intake system)? I have heard of using carb cleaner to spray on various connections but am concerned that carb c
- /html/6pack/2002-08/msg00542.html (6,552 bytes)
- 100. RE: Fuel line (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Zaborski <plz@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:13:38 -0600
- Buzz, I'm interested in the solution to the short compression sleeve problem. Please give more details on how you solved it. Thanks. Peter Zaborski -- CF58310 UO
- /html/6pack/2006-04/msg00125.html (6,797 bytes)
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