Search String: Display: Description: Sort:

Results:

References: [ +from:vinkg@fleishman.com: 128 ]

Total 128 documents matching your query.

61. RE: Oil Consumption (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 12:35:28 -0500
personally, I'd vote for leaving the engine alone, especially with good oil pressure and compression readings. Your oil consumption is a bit on the high side, but if that's the only thing wrong with
/html/6pack/2002-10/msg00460.html (8,226 bytes)

62. RE: oil guage-to-pipe leather seal, dash bulb question (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 08:32:45 -0500
I got an oil seal from Moss recently; about 50 cents. would love to know if you can use the higher wattage bulbs. the concept of being able to SEE gauges at night is an exciting one! Graham This seal
/html/6pack/2002-10/msg00550.html (7,520 bytes)

63. RE: oil filter adapter (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 09:27:52 -0500
I have a vague recollection that unbolting the clutch slave cylinder made this job easier. also, jacking up the engine slightly gives a little extra clearance (but don't put your fingers anywhere the
/html/6pack/2002-10/msg00553.html (7,459 bytes)

64. RE: SU HIF6 carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 08:17:31 -0500
personally, I think an old carb is an old carb, so anything you buy off E-Bay is also going to be a roll of the dice (ie worn throttle shafts). Personally, if I was going to convert to SUs, I'd buy b
/html/6pack/2002-10/msg00577.html (8,292 bytes)

65. RE: SU HIF6 carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 11:32:51 -0500
that "Ztherapy" web site says they do "ball bearing" throttle shafts. Is this something we should demand from our own Stromberg rebuilders? Graham TR6 I'm not an expert, but I believe they were label
/html/6pack/2002-10/msg00588.html (7,902 bytes)

66. new TRF catalog for TR6 (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 13:47:43 -0500
I just noticed that the Roadster Factory has a long-overdue updated TR6 catalog, which can either be ordered by mail or downloaded as a PDF file. link is http://www.the-roadster-factory.com/ IMHO, th
/html/6pack/2002-10/msg00592.html (6,426 bytes)

67. advice on generic parts cleaner? (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:36:09 -0600
I have one of those small recirculating parts washers and am wondering what to use in it. Total capacity is probably two gallons. In the past, I've used mineral spirits, which is not too toxic. I'm s
/html/6pack/2002-10/msg00716.html (7,055 bytes)

68. such a deal (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 12:28:24 -0500
somebody is selling a USED TR6 clutch release bearing on E-Bay, which was removed because of a "stuck clutch." The seller assures, however, that it spins smoothly ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w
/html/6pack/2002-09/msg00200.html (6,375 bytes)

69. RE: The TR6 I Didn't Buy ... and E-Bay (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 08:13:40 -0500
I've bought several cars on E-Bay, and if a car is materially misrepresented (which amounts to fraud), there is no legal obligation to go through with the purchase. Where the problem arises is a) try
/html/6pack/2002-09/msg00422.html (8,923 bytes)

70. RE: Rear Brake Questions... (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:16:50 -0500
I'd recommend getting a new adjuster since they're reasonably cheap. also, when you try to remove the nuts to take off the old adjuster, they'll probably break off too ... re the wheel cylinder, if y
/html/6pack/2002-09/msg00475.html (9,800 bytes)

71. RE: Running too rich (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:28:59 -0500
I also had a '69 tr6 with non-adjustable everything, and the car ran most excellently after the carbs were rebuilt (and eventually passed an emissions test!). two things to look out for: --replacemen
/html/6pack/2002-09/msg00476.html (8,081 bytes)

72. RE: TRF Uprated Springs (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 08:43:17 -0500
on my former '69 TR6, I bought the uprated TRF springs front and rear, switched trailing arm brackets to the "later" design, redid the entire suspension with all new bushings (stock, not poly), bough
/html/6pack/2002-09/msg00565.html (9,274 bytes)

73. TRF Uprated Springs - packing (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 08:31:41 -0500
I just used the stock packing things (also new) and everything was fine -- did not need spacers. alignment shop also was able to align without problems. -- Did you use/need any extra spacers or just
/html/6pack/2002-09/msg00613.html (7,049 bytes)

74. RE: TR6 Dash panel R&R (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:14:10 -0500
two hints: --stick masking tape labels on the wires as you unplug them, so you remember what goes where. --when you're putting everything back together -- do the tachometer LAST. that way you can sti
/html/6pack/2002-09/msg00629.html (8,255 bytes)

75. apple hydraulics, feedback? (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 07:53:52 -0500
some years ago I had an unsatisfactory experience with Apple Hydraulics regarding carburetor rebuilds that eventually resulted in them giving me a complete refund (which, of course, was good). Has an
/html/6pack/2002-08/msg00020.html (6,900 bytes)

76. main bearings and oil pressure question (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 10:34:36 -0500
this is a question about my big Healey engine, not the TR6 engine, but I'm thinking the answer would probably be the same because the engines are similar in design. Looking at the note from John H. w
/html/6pack/2002-08/msg00029.html (9,148 bytes)

77. RE: Hub Bearing Adjustment and caliper spacing? (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 08:54:22 -0500
re the hub bearings, which came up a few weeks ago, procedure seems to be a) tighten them past the specified torque to snug up everything (without being a gorilla about it), b) back off the nut JUST
/html/6pack/2002-08/msg00084.html (8,284 bytes)

78. RE: Idle (Bad) Behaviour (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 08:29:23 -0500
sounds like maybe the temperature compensators on the carburetors are sticking? they're supposed to adjust the mixture when the temperature rises, but if they're stuck, they don't. it's possible to r
/html/6pack/2002-08/msg00142.html (8,384 bytes)

79. RE: Stalls after highway run (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 13:53:02 -0500
I'll give my standard one-size-fits-all answer: check the temperature When you're running at highway speeds, if the temperature compensators aren't adjusting for rising under-hood temperatures, you d
/html/6pack/2002-08/msg00163.html (7,791 bytes)

80. RE: TR6 Handling (score: 1)
Author: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 08:50:30 -0500
I replaced all my bushings with stock rubber bushings, and was perfectly satisfied, but I assume you'll get crisper handling with the poly versions (plus they're easier to install on the trailing arm
/html/6pack/2002-08/msg00171.html (9,450 bytes)

Current List: 61 - 80
Page: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
This search system is powered by Namazu