- 81. Re: [TR] Cold Start Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:56:35 EDT
- Hey Scott, Because the engine runs fine after it starts, I agree with another post that your carb linkage may not be set correctly to crack the throttle plates open a bit from the fast idle cam on ea
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00507.html (8,123 bytes)
- 82. Re: [TR] Spitfire 1500 gas mileage (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:13:59 EDT
- My 1970 Mk3 (twin SUs - 1296 engine) would return an average of 30 "around town" and easily reach 33 to 35 on a trip but that was on 92 octane fuel. I'm not sure if the single carb 1500 Spits can eff
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00122.html (7,680 bytes)
- 83. [TR] Gas Cap Trivia (TR250, TR6) (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:02:08 EDT
- I uncovered an original Triumph Service Bulletin issued to me in late (November or December) 1969 by British Leyland, Leonia, NJ regarding the magnet portion of some gas caps on TR250's and 1969 TR6
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00178.html (8,420 bytes)
- 84. [TR] 2009 TRA National (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:21:38 EDT
- One of our club guys mentioned last night that he thought he heard that the TRA 2009 National is going to be held in Harpers Ferry, WV.....there's no mention in TRA's website....can anyone confirm?
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00211.html (7,234 bytes)
- 85. Re: [TR] 74 TR6 Wiring Question (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:46:37 EDT
- I have a '76 TR6 which I've restored to mostly original spec....there's no connector in the wiring harness below the brake servo/MC nor have I ever seen a connector in this spot on the TR6 Carb vers
- /html/triumphs/2008-08/msg00043.html (8,255 bytes)
- 86. Re: [TR] exhaust systems (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:09:13 EDT
- Gary and List, I've been thinking of a custom exhaust setup for my TR6 recently as well. I have a stock muffler and always have wondered what it would look like and if anyone has been successful with
- /html/triumphs/2008-08/msg00398.html (7,764 bytes)
- 87. Re: [TR] Headlamps (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:33:58 EDT
- I went with Sylvania Xtra Bright Halogens.....same reasons as the other guys - when I drive at night, I'd like to be able to see. Keep your ground wires good and clean:) Chip Krout Delaware Valley T
- /html/triumphs/2008-08/msg00451.html (7,903 bytes)
- 88. Re: [TR] TR3 stignition problem (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:47:10 EDT
- I was just involved in a similar dilemma with a friend's TR3A. After checking all that you have checked, his problem turned out to be a bad coil. Interestingly, he bought the coil (Lucas Sport) new
- /html/triumphs/2008-08/msg00577.html (8,363 bytes)
- 89. Re: [TR] Continuing brake light bulb failure (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:30:11 EDT
- Are you saying that every time you replace the bulb, it works for a few times when the brakes are applied then the bulb actually fails? When this happens, does the bulb work at all i.e., would it li
- /html/triumphs/2008-08/msg00642.html (9,208 bytes)
- 90. Re: [TR] loss of power (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 09:44:14 EDT
- Intermittent problems are the worst to solve but it sounds like you've covered the basics for fuel delivery which is a good start. Unless you've actually checked the carb diaphragms for cracks or sp
- /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00038.html (8,810 bytes)
- 91. Re: [TR] Temp gauge failure (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 15:14:32 EDT
- If it died suddenly I might suspect a wiring issue but since it quietly passed away, I'd check the sensor. I'm not sure how much the resistance (i.e., how many ohms) should change but you should see
- /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00171.html (7,810 bytes)
- 92. Re: [TR] 1974 TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:34:48 EDT
- I don't have a proper Dzus key. I have only recently acquired a car with Dzus fasteners. I have an offset screwdriver which seems to work well. -- Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 62 Tr
- /html/triumphs/2008-10/msg00147.html (9,068 bytes)
- 93. Re: [TR] TR joys (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:47:50 EDT
- I was told that Castrol 4T 4 stroke motorcycle oil, ratings SG, SH, 20W50 has plenty ZDDP, and should be a lot less expensive. Walt In a message dated 10/13/2008 1:10:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
- /html/triumphs/2008-10/msg00148.html (8,021 bytes)
- 94. Re: [TR] TR joys (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:12:22 EDT
- One way to answer the question : back off the timing by about 6 degrees (with the vernier). Verify with the timing light that it actually moves the timing. If the sound doesn't disappear or at least
- /html/triumphs/2008-10/msg00159.html (8,215 bytes)
- 95. Re: [TR] TR joys (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:44:54 EDT
- Yesterday when I had my TR3's engine running, I tried but couldn't get to the needle level adjustments on the SU's to balance the H6's. I wonder if I should have tried harder. However, I removed both
- /html/triumphs/2008-10/msg00172.html (8,372 bytes)
- 96. Re: [TR] Gas Mileage (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:10:24 EDT
- Try http://www.spitbits.com Note that the vacuum retard is not strictly necessary for running. It was part of the emissions control, and operated at idle only. If the rest of the emissions gear isn't
- /html/triumphs/2008-10/msg00210.html (8,591 bytes)
- 97. Re: [TR] TR4 Stromberg needle selection (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:24:53 EST
- Yes, exactly. Either the wheel or the tire may not be true; or I've heard that sometimes the tire doesn't seat onto the wheel properly. Doing the check on the car gives you an "end to end" check of
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00052.html (8,474 bytes)
- 98. Re: [TR] tired of tire stores (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:18:57 EST
- This only can happen to Paul or some kid in school with his home work _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html This list supported in part by t
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00072.html (8,807 bytes)
- 99. Re: [TR] Apparent vapor lock (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:13:41 EST
- When doing the calipers for Jill's Midget a few months ago, I really had a hard time removing the brake dust. These were low-mile originals not touched since new in 1978, with only minimal rust. I do
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00169.html (8,494 bytes)
- 100. Re: [TR] Seeking Triumph of my youth... (score: 1)
- Author: Chip19474@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:10:57 EST
- For those of you not on the various Triumph email lists, you'll have probably missed out on the updates kindly submitted on my behalf by Tim Buja of Illinois Sports Owners Association. This is where
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00418.html (8,786 bytes)
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