- 1. towing TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 00:14:09 -0500
- Looks like we'll be moving and since the 6 still isn't quite roadworthy, I'll have to tow it behind the Vo*vo. Question: how best to do it? Remove driveshaft? Put the rear of the car on a dolly? Advi
- /html/british-cars/1994-07/msg00027.html (6,319 bytes)
- 2. TR8 differentials (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jun 1994 08:27:56 -0500
- I've already asked this question on the TR8list and no one there really knew so it's time to take up BIGGER bandwidth and ask the advice of team.net! I've got a TR8 with a noisy differential. It star
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00214.html (7,338 bytes)
- 3. TR8 differential (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 1994 22:58:40 -0500
- One or many of the bearings in the differential of my TR8 is going bad. The noise is getting QUITE loud and I think I need to do something soon before something seizes. I'm told no one rebuilds TR8 r
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00725.html (6,656 bytes)
- 4. TR8 Car Club of America (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Mon, 16 May 1994 10:26:53 -0500
- The TR8 Car Club of America (TR8CCA) is looking for members! Do you own a TR7-V8, TR8, or are you interested in these cars? Membership in the TR8CCA is only $15 a year. The club generates 4 newletter
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00405.html (7,331 bytes)
- 5. Re: O2 sensors and monitors (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Wed, 25 May 1994 10:32:28 -0500 (CDT)
- Yes, indeed. It's a VERY nice little rectangular package. It's essentially a high impedance voltmeter with the O2 sensor output read by a bunch of little LEDs. Much better than the $40 2-inch round
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00693.html (7,492 bytes)
- 6. 3/4 hp air compressor (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Sun, 29 May 1994 13:25:03 -0500
- I know there are a lot of compressor experts on this list so here's a couple of quick questions. I was given an old (1950s) 3/4 hp compressor by someone who wanted it out of his garage. I cleaned it
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00821.html (7,250 bytes)
- 7. TR6 Z-S carbs (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 1994 22:24:11 -0500
- My 1974 TR6 is close to being roadworthy. However, I'm having a little trouble tuning the carbs and setting the timing too. I'm kinda asking these questions out loud since I haven't had much time to
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00034.html (7,388 bytes)
- 8. club elections? (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Tue, 5 Apr 1994 00:00:55 -0500
- This subject is about to come up in our local Triumph club chapter again: Election of officers. Unlike a lot of clubs, we elect a new VP and Pres every year. Actually, that's not quite true since we
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00069.html (6,806 bytes)
- 9. rich Z-S carbs (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 1994 22:19:19 -0500
- I'm still having trouble leaning out the carbs on my TR6. When I last wrote I had been having trouble with the adjusting needles being as lean as they'd go. Got several suggestions as to what could b
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00305.html (6,804 bytes)
- 10. TRs, gear oils, Regionals (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 1994 22:16:34 -0500
- I've been toying with this idea for some time now and I think it's time to ask for some net.wisdom. (Who knows, you may get to see your name in a future issue of The Vintage Triumph :-) Subject? Gear
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00808.html (8,035 bytes)
- 11. TR? (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Tue, 1 Mar 1994 11:43:44 -0600
- A friend of mine at work here just bought a TR6. He asked me just a minute ago what "TR" stands for. Hmmmm. I know that TR in Ferrari speak means testa rossa but TR in Triumph? I just don't know. The
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00006.html (6,505 bytes)
- 12. Rover V8 (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Tue, 8 Mar 1994 08:46:32 -0600
- If BMW is going to punt the Rover V8, wonder what TVR and Morgan will do? Anyone heard any rumours? I'd be curious to see what happens to the old Buick/Rover design. If anyone hears or reads anything
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00182.html (6,334 bytes)
- 13. vinyl paint (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Mar 1994 23:44:15 -0600
- It works just fine thank you. However, I painted blue on top of grey that used to be blue vinyl. I used SEM Vinyl and Plastic color spray along with the SEM Vinyl prep (both available at any good pai
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00242.html (6,763 bytes)
- 14. TR6 timing (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Wed, 23 Mar 1994 11:10:23 -0600
- I'm trying to figure out how to set dynamic timing on a 74 (1) Underhood decal says 4 degrees ATDC, idle speed 850 RPM. Doesn't say anything about disconnecting vacuum retard hose before setting timi
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00531.html (7,386 bytes)
- 15. tr6 tires (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Sun, 27 Mar 1994 22:43:51 -0600
- How are the rest of my TR6 brethren shod? My answer is 205-70's (nearly stock)... jim
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00626.html (6,155 bytes)
- 16. fuel injection on TR6... (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Sun, 6 Feb 1994 23:36:06 -0600
- I'm curious. Has anyone out there seen any aftermarket fuel injection setups fit to a TR6? The factory set up is too fussy I'm told. Right now my 6 has two very nicely tuned Z-S but I was dreaming th
- /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00185.html (6,660 bytes)
- 17. restoring faded paint... (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Sun, 13 Feb 1994 13:39:11 -0600
- I've got a dumb question. Since the weekend weather was nice, I had some time to fool with the TR6, specifically the paint. This car has a badly faded and oxidized original coat (probably a lacquer?)
- /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00355.html (8,721 bytes)
- 18. TR7/8 FI (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Fri, 25 Feb 1994 10:11:00 -0600
- Not true. Fuel injection on both the TR7 and TR8 is standard Bosch L-jetronic (with lambda). All the parts can be gotten at any place that sells Bosch stuff. The ONLY thing that's Lucas is the TR8's
- /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00669.html (7,152 bytes)
- 19. K&N air filters (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 1994 22:58:08 -0600
- I'm looking for a performance K&N air filter for my fuel injected TR8 (Bosch L Jetronic). I've found the address for K&N Europe but I'm wondering if anyone has a US address or phone number. Thanks, j
- /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00498.html (6,662 bytes)
- 20. TR8CCA notice (score: 1)
- Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 1994 09:34:06 -0600
- The TR8 Car Club of America (TR8CCA) is looking for members! Do you own a TR7-V8, TR8, or are you interested in these cars? Membership in the TR8CCA is only $15 a year. The club generates 4 newletter
- /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00546.html (7,322 bytes)
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