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101. Throttle shaft seals-solution (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2003 19:48:41 -0400; Thanks for all the replies on the sticky throttle shaft seals. A liberal application of WD-40 loosened things up. Cranked her over for the first time since the Fall, what a beautiful sound! Even got; /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00411.html (6,528 bytes)
102. Re: An almost disasterous moment..valves (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 15:34:39 -0400; Ah, a chemistry question. It is a graduated tube (usually glass) that has a stopcock on the bottom. It provides a very accurate measure of fluid volume. Peter '68 TR250; /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00463.html (8,154 bytes)
103. Re: How to sync/tune dual Strombergs? (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 12:57:07 -0400; Carb synchronization is done with the linkage loosened. Just removing the linkage will not change the synchronization. That is changed by adjusting the screws on the throttle stops. Peter '68 TR250; /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00532.html (9,900 bytes)
104. Report on rear suspension upgrades (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:40:35 -0400; I finally got the 250 out for a reasonable drive and wanted to report back on a few items that might be of interest to the list. Some may recall that I disassembled the rear to eliminate a squishy re; /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00650.html (7,870 bytes)
105. Carburettor rebuild questions (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2003 19:04:13 -0500; While I'm waiting (patiently) for my weldor to get my diff reinforcement brackets done, I am rebuilding the carbs. I have done this job on several cars, but this time I want them to look as good as t; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00200.html (7,797 bytes)
106. Re: Radiators (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2003 20:43:51 -0500; Well, I have to jump in here as the contratian. My 250 has an engine with about 10K miles. It is in good shape as indicated by a leak-down test and the way it runs. Before last winter, it ran a bit o; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00209.html (9,369 bytes)
107. Re: Carburettor rebuild questions (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2003 20:44:54 -0500; Joe- what is the product called?; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00210.html (8,670 bytes)
108. Re: Carb leak (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 19:04:35 -0500; I too have a leak in or near the cold start valve (mine is small). It would help to know if your leak is occurring with the car off, or when it is running. If it is doing it with the car off, then i; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00396.html (8,911 bytes)
109. Re: Carb leak (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 19:33:16 -0500; Funny, when I had a problem about 5 years ago (gas filling the crankcase), I went the other way. My guess is that the valve doesn't really matter, if it is functioning as designed. Go ahead and run; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00399.html (10,773 bytes)
110. Temp comps on carbs (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 07:59:22 -0500; I remember seeing a write-up on fine tuning the temp compensators but forget where. It was a recent piece. Anybody remember where it was? On the list? Thanks, Peter '68 TR250; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00461.html (6,822 bytes)
111. Re: Temp comps on carbs (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:13:25 -0500; Thanks to all who responded. I have an older copy of Nelson's instructions from the Buckeye site, but there are some items missing. The VTR site does a great job describing adjustments to the temp co; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00469.html (7,445 bytes)
112. Re: Kas Kastner Competition Prep Manual (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 23:08:08 -0500; TRF for $8. Its a steal. Peter '68 TR250; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00493.html (6,779 bytes)
113. Carb needles (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 22:37:13 -0500; I'm reassembling the carbs on my 250 and just checked the needles. They are labeled B1AF and, according to the Haynes manual, are the right needles for a TR6. The proper needles for my 250 are B2Y. I; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00567.html (6,982 bytes)
114. Brake linings (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 20:50:12 -0500; Please forgive the off topic post. I am helping a friend with a mid 60s Alfa Romeo and he is having a hard time finding replacement brake shoes. I am thinking that he may have to get the old ones rel; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00648.html (6,440 bytes)
115. Front differential studs (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:48:45 -0500; I finally got the welding completed on the front diff brackets. As part of the effort, I welded a 1/8" thick "washer" between the bracket and where the upper mounting cone will mount. Question is, do; /html/6pack/2003-03/msg00672.html (6,963 bytes)
116. Re: Good place to meet on the East Coast (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 06 Feb 2003 22:20:51 -0500; Moss Motors sponsors a Britfest every Spring near Morristown, NJ. They get a pretty good crowd. This year it is on May 3rd. Peter '68 TR250; /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00081.html (7,603 bytes)
117. British Car Magazine- NOT (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:50:16 -0500; Well, I just cancelled my 2-year subscription (bummer, since I just phoned it in last month). The BCM rep said that they are going to dedicate 80 pages to stuff related to British cars and that the m; /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00194.html (6,860 bytes)
118. Re: British Car Magazine- NOT (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 16:02:09 -0500; Actually closer to $45 and I am (really) cheap. But, more to the point, I'm interested in the Triumph TR6 and TR250. Other Triumphs are further from my sphere of interest and British cars in general; /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00198.html (8,118 bytes)
119. Re: Spin on Oil Filter (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:40:43 -0500; Can't help with the removal of the can, but want to recommend that you use a sharp awl to remove the old o-ring and fish around in the groove. Several folks have mentioned a leak from this mating sur; /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00584.html (7,304 bytes)
120. Re: Shipping tires (score: 1): Author: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 13:38:05 -0500; I have been on the receiving end of tires shipped UPS from the Tire Rack. They used clear wrap to bind 2 tires together and slapped on a shipping label. That was it. Peter '68 TR250; /html/6pack/2003-02/msg00760.html (7,491 bytes)

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