- 61. Re: [TR] a new clunking noise (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:49:57 EDT
- Except there isn't anything to swing or bounce, nothing loose underneath nor under the spare tire. Jim, I know it's a stretch but if your Spit has plastic center hub caps, they may be creaking. I've
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00564.html (8,049 bytes)
- 62. Re: [TR] TR6 Color Question (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:49:55 EDT
- Is the black supposed to be flat, matte, semi-gloss, gloss? Paint terminology has changed a bit over the years.....you didn't mention satin as a choice; I believe that it's closer to what "OEM" proba
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00318.html (7,931 bytes)
- 63. Re: [TR] build date TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:50:51 EDT
- Date Built 28 October - 1970 Date despatched - 5 November 1970 What a difference a few years later made on British Leyland's ability to sell cars and keep their labor forces under control.....my 1976
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00525.html (7,040 bytes)
- 64. Re: [TR] TR6 Jacking Point (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:27:58 EST
- I can get the jack far enough back to reach the diff, but the lifting arm hits the muffler. Hi Scott, Years ago I bought a long and not very tall hydraulic jack from Sears...it has great reach and wi
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00037.html (8,203 bytes)
- 65. Re: [TR] Cool Triumph video (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:15:06 EST
- Am I the only one that has problems with some youtube videos? I had the same problems with AOL....I went on Internet Explorer and all of the videos worked fine. Chip Krout Delaware Valley Triumphs, L
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00303.html (9,418 bytes)
- 66. Re: [TR] Who else got car parts for Christmas? (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:56:52 EST
- Anyone else get anything car related for Christmas? I got a repro Tax Stamp for the windscreen of the TR6 from the UK.....I'm not quite sure yet how it gets mounted and there seems to be some disagre
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00442.html (8,612 bytes)
- 67. Re: [TR] lucas points and "new" 69 tr6 (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:51:57 EST
- Remember, the wire goes UNDER the insulator ! And it won't run with the rotor laying on the fender ! Ha, ha,ha.........great advice, Randall - many a weekend tune-up have ended in frustration and fai
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00318.html (7,251 bytes)
- 68. Re: [TR] Will I regret making these mods? (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:50:15 EST
- I was thinking of ceramic coating the exhaust manifold. Although this might provide a modest benefit to performance, the primary appeal is cosmetic. Dave, I was talked out of jet-hot coating my stain
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00353.html (8,502 bytes)
- 69. Re: [TR] TR6 "Clanky" rearend (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:03:03 EDT
- If I do it fast I get the annoying metallic clank. Doug, If I'm not real gentle or patient, my TR6 diff also has metallic click mostly between 1st gear and reverse (backing up then going forward)....
- /html/triumphs/2008-03/msg00257.html (8,102 bytes)
- 70. Re: [TR] TR3 hard to slide into 1st gear (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:54:30 EDT
- Back in the late '60s when I bought my first TR (a well used and abused '58 TR3A), a wise old gent told me to always shift briefly into 2nd gear first before shifting into 1st gear after stopping. I
- /html/triumphs/2008-03/msg00620.html (8,498 bytes)
- 71. Re: [TR] Dealer vs Factory Options (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:24:35 EDT
- I have the original window sticker, final price worksheet and (to Andy's point), the original, separate form called: "Accessories, Equipment and Additional Cost Items Installed By Dealer" for my dad'
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00509.html (7,968 bytes)
- 72. Re: [TR] Dealer vs Factory Options (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:22:41 EDT
- Interesting John and all.......my first new car was a 1969 TR6 purchased in March of 1970. I wanted red but all that the dealer had in stock was Jasmine so I took that one almost sight unseen. When I
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00025.html (8,882 bytes)
- 73. Re: [TR] A movie NOT for Triumph fans - (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 10:44:39 EDT
- Not thinking, but reacting out of pure shock, I blurted out, probably a little too loudly, Hey...THEY JUST TRASHED A STAG! Barry, Don't feel that you're alone on this one! We recently got back from
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00092.html (8,118 bytes)
- 74. Re: [TR] Plug wire recommendations? Was "Yellow plugs" (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 17:24:42 EDT
- I'm using magnacore on my TR6....great wires. I noticed that Moss is selling a Cobalt Wire Set.....looks impressive - I don't know anything about them, though. Chip In a message dated 5/23/2008 4:04
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00434.html (8,077 bytes)
- 75. Re: [TR] TR4 - Dwell v Points Gap (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:29:15 EDT
- Set the gap for a snug (as opposed to sloppy) .016" and you'll be fine....this setting allows you to get more good running from the engine because it allows the point gap to remain within spec (.014
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00023.html (8,093 bytes)
- 76. Re: [TR] Thinking of selling my 4a (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 09:07:04 EDT
- Here's my observation.....the Brit car restoration shops in my area (southeastern Pennsylvania) seem to have steady work with customers who are willing and can pay for the work performed on their ca
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00077.html (8,138 bytes)
- 77. Re: [TR] Thinking of selling my 4a (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:27:29 EDT
- ha, ha, ha.....hey, Bud, don't despair - this hobby is what keeps us going and keeps us young at heart. You know, we've all got to be somewhere and this is a great place to be:) I wish I could recall
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00096.html (8,686 bytes)
- 78. Re: [TR] Smoking TR3 after replacing Head Gasket (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:17:45 EDT
- This doesn't sound good to me. Back in the early 70's when I replaced a head gasket on my old MGB for the first time it ran great for 3 days then started smoking again like a Stanley Steamer. Off we
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00183.html (8,724 bytes)
- 79. Re: [TR] happy birthday (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:56:42 EDT
- Hey Fred....Happy Birthday.....you know, when you turn 50, they send you an AARP Card for free...yours should be in the mail soon!!!:) Chip Krout Delaware Valley Triumphs, Ltd. Skippack, PA 1976 TR6
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00261.html (8,056 bytes)
- 80. Re: [TR] 205/70-15 tire pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:36:53 EDT
- Sounds like you've got them on a TR6.....same size I have on mine....I use 30#s front and rear....seems to be a good balance for everyday ride and handling..... Chip Krout Delaware Valley Triumphs,
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00479.html (7,590 bytes)
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