- 61. Break-in oil (score: 1)
- Author: "rmf3860@erols.com" <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 20:51:57 -0500
- Williams' book recommends mineral oil for initial break in of a new engine. For those with the book, is he suggesting mineral oil for each of the oil changes through 6,000 miles? (see page 94). I rea
- /html/6pack/2002-02/msg00509.html (7,086 bytes)
- 62. RE: Re: Break-in oil (score: 1)
- Author: "rmf3860@erols.com" <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:58:29 -0500
- I understand his point about synthetic oil. I also know that mineral oil is what piston powered aircraft use for the first 50 hours or until oil usage is stable. For that reason, I wonder if he's sug
- /html/6pack/2002-02/msg00511.html (8,574 bytes)
- 63. Thanks-Break-in Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "rmf3860@erols.com" <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 21:14:32 -0500
- Just a note of thanks to the many people and friends (thanks Fred Thomas) who responded to my question about the correct oil to use for a new engine break-in. Clearly, there's no single correct answe
- /html/6pack/2002-02/msg00529.html (7,433 bytes)
- 64. Resoration & Questions Begin-#1 (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2002 11:23:07 -0400
- I have pulled the engine and transmission. I intend to sand/strip/blast and paint the engine bay and do whatever the engine/trans need before they are refitted. It was not my intention to automatica
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00029.html (8,305 bytes)
- 65. Header Paint/Coatings? (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 09:09:35 -0400
- Would like to hear comments, experiences and recommendations on brands of header/exhaust manifold coatings such as Eastwood? Also, I've heard of a product called "jetcoat", but can't find a web site
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00050.html (6,660 bytes)
- 66. Thanks For Header Paint Info (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 05:27:42 -0400
- Thanks to all who replied to my request for comments and suggestions on painting my TR6 header. The people on these lists continue to be the best resource I have in my tool box. I am weighing the op
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00063.html (6,603 bytes)
- 67. TR6 Wiper Motor Firewall Plate (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 11:19:25 -0500
- In restoring my car, I have noticed that the cover/plate surrounding the wiper motor shaft that goes through the firewall had at one time been removed and replaced with four screws. Anybody have thi
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00152.html (6,761 bytes)
- 68. Buy/rbld. brake mast cyl? (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 19:15:02 -0500
- I recently received outrageous quotes from Whitepost and Apple Hydraulics for rebuilding my TR6 master brake cylinder and boost servo. The prices significantly exceeded the cost of buying brand new!
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00173.html (7,602 bytes)
- 69. M/C New v Rebuild-Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 20:46:55 -0500
- To Randall, Bud, Fred, et.al: Thanks for your comments. Together, they give me a better idea of what's involved in a rebuild, what specialized rebuilders do to improve the original equipment, what to
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00178.html (6,963 bytes)
- 70. Need Pix Of Wiper Motor Area (score: 1)
- Author: "rmf3860@erols.com" <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:14:45 -0500
- I'm fixing some repairs that a DPO made to the corner where the wiper motor drive arm passes through the firewall. Would really appreciate anyone who could take a couple of digital pictures of that a
- /html/6pack/2002-01/msg00406.html (6,837 bytes)
- 71. Re: Hackers that send viruses (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 10:29:29 -0400
- I will save the bandwidth by not reiterating the comments of Pete and Aprille Chadwell and others who voiced similar opinions on the Mac vs Windows OSs. I will simply say that I agree with them and,
- /html/6pack/2001-12/msg00051.html (7,395 bytes)
- 72. Re: TR6 brochures and ads for download (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 22:58:36 -0400
- I tried twice to check out the site, but I too found it unbearably slow (granted I've only got dial up connection). In addition, when I clicked on "Brochures", nothing happened. Sorry. I tried. It l
- /html/6pack/2001-12/msg00125.html (7,444 bytes)
- 73. Looking For Mac Shep! (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 20:28:37 -0400
- I've recently exchanged e-mail with "mac shep" concerning some small parts that he had for sale. Hasn't responded in almost three weeks. Anybody acquainted with him or know if he's suddenly gone out
- /html/6pack/2001-12/msg00231.html (6,512 bytes)
- 74. While motor's out, what else would u do? (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 10:00:45 -0400
- Later this year, I will remove my engine and transmission in order to paint and detail the engine compartment to perfection. While the motor is on the stand, I plan to install new main and connectin
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00041.html (6,846 bytes)
- 75. What Else While The Motor's Out (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 05 Oct 2001 19:45:42 -0400
- Just a brief note to say thanks to the MANY that replied to my request for suggestions on what additional things I should do when I pull my motor out to detail it and and the engine compartment. I "
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00049.html (6,675 bytes)
- 76. Dumb, Embarassing & Funny (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 10:25:37 -0400
- This past Friday night, I drove my '75 TR6 to a local parking lot car show. As I was showing off the car to an admirer and pointing out how the gauges looked like new since I disassembled and cleaned
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00116.html (7,423 bytes)
- 77. What's normal comp 4 TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 08:50:06 -0400
- Have not been able to access the archives (ListQuest) for the Triumphs list and I'm not sure if 6Pack has one, so... Recent discussions and wide variations is people's data, lead me to ask what the
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00187.html (7,327 bytes)
- 78. Re: Engine Compression in a TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 21:22:17 -0400
- I think it's possible that my head has been shaved and that's why I'm getting significantly higher compression values, at least that's the wisdom of the list. I'll have it off this winter and take t
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00213.html (7,795 bytes)
- 79. Compression question results (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 21:27:25 -0400
- Just a note to thank all who responded to my question about "normal" compression on a TR6. From all I've read, it sounds like my head was probably shaved at one point. When I remove it this winter,
- /html/6pack/2001-10/msg00214.html (6,564 bytes)
- 80. TR6 Wipers Too Slow - Ideas? (score: 1)
- Author: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2001 23:18:34 -0400
- The wipers on my 75 TR6 have two speeds: Slow and slow. Any ideas on the problem would be appreciated. Bob Fabie Fredericksburg, Va [demime 0.97c removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had
- /html/6pack/2001-09/msg00018.html (6,519 bytes)
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