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1. [TR] Head Off (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:55:26 +0100; Hi all- engine removed finally to deal with my cam shaft core plug that dropped out fooling me into thinking the rear crank seal was the culprit. Anyway you may remember I had problems getting smooth; /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00372.html (7,299 bytes)
2. [TR] Head Off - what I found (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:52:59 +0100; Removed the head with little trouble, not too surprising considering it never drove further than 2 miles and idling in the garage. here is what I noticed; very black in the bores with carbon particul; /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00376.html (7,426 bytes)
3. [TR] Head gasket Q (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:08:51 +0100; Having pulled the engine and with the help of Randall discovering I had a problem with No3 cylinder, I was wondering on the re-build if it is better to locate a NOS copper composite head gasket off e; /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00429.html (7,198 bytes)
4. [TR] New Vitron rear seal Q (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 19:17:54 +0100; Is it possible to fit the new type rear TR seal with the crank and con rods in place, as I have the engine out it seems opportune, but reluctant to strip the whole engine down. I also have 3 sets of; /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00249.html (7,112 bytes)
5. [TR] Head studs issue (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 18:38:33 +0100; With the TR2 engine out and head off, I decided to remove one of the studs where I had seen water bubbling up while the engine was running, I discovered water/liquid in the bottom of the stud hole, r; /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00302.html (7,871 bytes)
6. [TR] head studs issue (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 18:53:09 +0100; With the TR2 engine out and head off, I decided to remove one of the studs where I had seen water bubbling up while the engine was running, I discovered water/liquid in the bottom of the stud hole, r; /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00303.html (7,869 bytes)
7. [TR] Payen (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:58:00 +0100; I am trying to locate a TR supplier of top end gasket sets who have Payen gaskets, so far not much success. Do any of the suppliers in the US have Payen sets off the shelf as their standard gasket? R; /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01073.html (7,051 bytes)
8. [TR] no payne no gain? (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:36:16 +0100; So failing to locate a Payen head gasket, are there more easily obtainable choices, should I choose one of the self annealing solid copper or another make composite type, remembering all I require is; /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01089.html (7,037 bytes)
9. [TR] Valve timing (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 09:53:53 +0100; Could I ask somebody with a little spare time to give me an Idiot's step-by-step guide to valve timing using a timing disc,(Kent) and also can it be done with the head off. My search through the web; /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00401.html (6,889 bytes)
10. [TR] valve timing update (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 20:42:53 +0100; Thanks to input I am at the following stage: I have attached the timing disc and using my gauge located proper TDC of the crank As the head is off I was next going to fix the gauge to measure movemen; /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00414.html (7,240 bytes)
11. [TR] calculation valve timing (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:27:20 +0100; Sorry to drag this thread out but need to be REALLY sure I am on the right track I found the inlet figures for the standard cam which are as follows; starts open at 15 BTDC, closes at 55 ABDC. Using; /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00418.html (7,206 bytes)
12. [TR] Head studs Q (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:21:11 +0100; Are the head studs for the low port head on my TR2 the same length for the later TR3 head? I am still looking for a source for reasonably priced set of studs and also wondering if the ARP are the onl; /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00739.html (7,082 bytes)
13. [TR] TR3A leather trim (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 09:39:59 +0100; Thought I might feed into this one. I have been working with leather for 25 years, albeit in the conservation of medieval manuscripts. But I am aware of the technical nature of the product. Firstly I; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00264.html (9,615 bytes)
14. [TR] re dash vinyl appl. (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:12:52 +0100; Gary - There is a version of the Bostick contact adhesive that allows adjustment time, otherwise it works on the same principle as the normal coat both surfaces and bring together type. If memory ser; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00493.html (7,292 bytes)
15. [TR] TR2 leaky banjo (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:57:44 +0000; How oh how do I stop fuel leaking from the banjo joint to the float bowl on the front carb? These are the original type TR2 carbs with the rigid pipework, I did not want to use the braided flexible p; /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00710.html (7,464 bytes)
16. [TR] Re Head Gasket (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:38:43 +0000; On both occasions of replacing the head on my TR2 I have used a thin layer of Wellaseal on both sides, seems to do the job, and when I had to remove it the first time it did not cause any difficultie; /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00522.html (6,765 bytes)
17. [TR] TR2 door area Q's (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:51:23 +0000; Happy new year all, here we go again deeper in debt but still we Triumph! OK to business; can somebody tell me what sits over the seam of the door sill and floor on the TR2, I see threshold plates on; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00447.html (7,218 bytes)
18. [TR] Fuse Q (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:38:33 +0000; Hi all, now that I can actually drive the TR2 up and down the road, a few new issues have showed themselves; the 35amp fuse blows once I drive, without me actually turning anything connected to it on; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00453.html (7,685 bytes)
19. [TR] Fuse Q solved but.... (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 21:20:19 +0000; As usual ye guys hit the nail, quick trip to the garage, ignition on, push brake pedal, pop goes the fuse. I had a quick look at the connections, look OK, how do I trace this? John; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00460.html (7,409 bytes)
20. [TR] TR2 Mirror (score: 197): Author: JGILLIS at tcd.ie (John Gillis); Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:52:52 +0000; Fuse issue sorted, many thanks, next what are the screws that fit the mirror to the dash? the Moss catalogue and my S.T Parts manual both indicate spire screws (chromed) I am fairly sure I can see th; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00560.html (7,771 bytes)

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