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21. Re: spring compressors - hint (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Tue, 21 Apr 92 22:27:39 CDT; Put a long screwdriver dropped in from the top through 2-3 of the bolt holes to keep the whole thing lined up upon decompression and recompression. You may have to loosen the A-arm->frame bolts to g; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00484.html (6,787 bytes)
22. VTR Regionals this weekend (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Wed, 22 Apr 92 10:08:30 CDT; A reminder that the VTR South West Regionals are in Austin, TX this weekend, April 24-26. We have approximately 150 Triumphs scheduled to attend. The entire event will take place near the lakes and h; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00499.html (6,441 bytes)
23. Trottle bushings (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Wed, 29 Apr 92 09:18:49 CDT; These little plastic bushings are great, but will not fit as delivered from TRF, not without a 2lb. hammer and you can't get one in there without removing the engine. What I did was to cut the diamet; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00678.html (6,923 bytes)
24. Re: British Roadster Rebuild (TR6/250) (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Sun, 1 Mar 92 11:33:04 CST; Grassroots Motorsports P.O. Box 5907 Daytona Beach, FL 32118 its $14.97/year for 6 issues I called 904-673-4148 and left a message asking if you could just buy the British Roadster Rebuild articles; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00001.html (7,128 bytes)
25. VTR in Austin, TX April 24-26 (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Sun, 1 Mar 92 12:22:56 CST; The Vintage Triumph Register South Central Reginal will be held in Austin, TX on April 24-26 1992. There were many British cars of all makes and about 120 Triumphs last year for this event in Dallas.; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00003.html (8,035 bytes)
26. Re: TR6: Transmission tunnel cover (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Wed, 4 Mar 92 17:22:01 CST; Suggest reflective muffler tape on the trans side for patching and duct tape on the other to seal it. I mentioned spraying the inside with heat reflective paint previously to cure heat problems, it w; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00099.html (6,779 bytes)
27. Re: TR Windscreen Replacment (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Fri, 6 Mar 92 09:02:58 CST; Yes, its a piece of cake, after cutting the old windshield out, replacing the seal, refinishing the frame, coating rust, etc. I started the job, used a long phone cable as I didn't have the right str; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00113.html (7,433 bytes)
28. tires (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Wed, 25 Mar 92 08:50:51 CST; Use 205 x 70 on the TR6, any brand you like will do. This is about as wide as the stock wheels allow and they maintain the stock diameter so the speedo is correct. (There as a whole article on this s; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00453.html (7,417 bytes)
29. Re: Clunk in the rear (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Tue, 31 Mar 92 08:09:53 CST; I was unable to spot bad U-joints on either TR6 due to the location of the joints (hard to see/feel). The second TR6 received new differential mounts, pinion seal, and 6 U-joints as one operation. Al; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00557.html (7,310 bytes)
30. Re: TR-6 Tires, a possibility (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Tue, 31 Mar 92 08:15:31 CST; I believe the 215-65R15 on the TR6 keeps the diameter the same, (195 being smaller) one of the cars in Dallas last year had these and I believe the guy said they "touched" the inner fenders sometimes; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00558.html (6,769 bytes)
31. Re: TR6 Rear Suspension (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Mon, 4 Jan 93 08:59:14 CST; I'll send you my cheat sheet on this subject with some hints, etc. In short: trailing arm bushings - inspect only, all pain, little gain rear springs - replace with stock versions, the new ones are n; /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00011.html (7,485 bytes)
32. Re: TR6 clutch master/slave repair (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Mon, 4 Jan 93 09:24:37 CST; The master is aluminum, so brush up with a toothbrush, using brake fluid only (no kero, etc!) and it rebuilds well. I've never seen a slave rebuild properly, they always fail after a few months and y; /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00013.html (7,638 bytes)
33. Re: Clunker Law False Alarm (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Sun, 1 Dec 91 18:15:54 CST; This isn't meant to start a discussion on the subject, just a re-confirmation of my general disappointment with the Congress in general. Its funny how these bills always "sound" great... let's see a; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00000.html (7,809 bytes)
34. Re: Rebushing, valves, master, etc. (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Fri, 6 Dec 91 13:06:49 CST; A list of questions came to mind reading today's posts. 1. Has anyone had rockers of the TR6 type re-bushed, $$? I was advised to buy a new set, but $150 - $200 seems high, seems $50/set for re-bushi; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00176.html (8,271 bytes)
35. BRAKE BOOSTER REPAIR (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Wed, 11 Dec 91 09:30:46 CST; A previous post on the source for brake booster repair brought little positive response, but several others wanted any information I obtained. Its been several months and likely 30-40 phone calls, bu; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00261.html (8,922 bytes)
36. Re: engine swaps (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Thu, 12 Dec 91 08:30:23 CST; No one has mentioned re-sell or the value of the car after the mods are done. Over my years watching used car prices there seems to be an inverse relationship between "modification cost" and resell v; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00291.html (8,338 bytes)
37. Re: Performance parts for MGB (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Thu, 12 Dec 91 08:53:24 CST; I don't have all the numbers, but if its the Miata you're worried about, let's compare them: MGB (guess) Miata Gas Mileage 18 30 HP 65 116 Weight 2100? 2200 Liters 1.6? 1.6 Rear End 3.9? 3.7? I'm sur; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00292.html (8,075 bytes)
38. Paint (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Tue, 17 Dec 91 08:16:46 CST; I was told that Ford makes a silver wheel paint (Argent color) which is either the exact same or looks the same. I have the number somewhere. The local dealer parts counter will have it. The advantag; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00422.html (8,430 bytes)
39. TR250 problems/main bearings (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Tue, 1 Oct 91 08:25:30 CDT; The main bearing/rod bearing/thrust washer replacement was the best/easiest job on a TR6 or TR250. Of course you can tell if its necessary due to the oil pressure dropping to about 10 psi at hot idle; /html/british-cars/1991-10/msg00002.html (8,335 bytes)
40. Engine and gearbox vibration/noise (score: 1): Author: rgb@hal.com (Roger Bolick); Date: Thu, 10 Oct 91 07:54:15 CDT; The local experts suspected a TR6's noise/vibration was the throw-out bearing... it was loose flywheel bolts. I wondered if you could check this via the starter attachment hole? In any case the noice; /html/british-cars/1991-10/msg00154.html (8,230 bytes)

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