- 1. Re: TRF/Moss (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 00:58:33 -0400
- Richard, I live out in California, and have used Moss almost exclusively for my TR-3 re-build. I have been happy with the parts I've recieved, although I haven't had to buy any "big" stuff yet, just
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00455.html (6,747 bytes)
- 2. Re: TR3 Starter Search (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 00:58:27 -0400
- Max, I almost offered you a spare starter I have, but I realised it is a TR-4 starter. Sorry I couldn't help. Jim
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00456.html (6,312 bytes)
- 3. Re: Spray on rust inhibitor (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 00:17:37 -0400
- John, I've had good results from some stuff called "Rust Reformer" by Rust-oleum. Other people make similar compounds. It supposedly converts rust to some other non-oxidizing compound, and prevents f
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00000.html (6,389 bytes)
- 4. Re: Women (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 10:24:16 -0400
- Richard, You may not get flamed for posting a non-Triumph message on this list, but I will be surprised if you don't get flamed by any women Triumph owners on this list! Jim
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00370.html (7,271 bytes)
- 5. Re: Wire Wheels and Luggage Rack (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 10:09:20 -0400
- Alan, Let me offer my experiences with wire wheels. They are undeniably the prettiest type of wheels available, and the knock-offs are actually practical. On the other hand, you have to use inner tub
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00492.html (8,266 bytes)
- 6. Re: brakes (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:12:28 -0400
- Your problem with the pedal going all the way to the floor sounds a lot like the problem a friend of mine was having with his Lexus (sorry about the bad word) after he tried to do his brakes by himse
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00080.html (7,413 bytes)
- 7. Re: Thieves (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:15:47 -0400
- Rich, It happens all over. Several years ago I lived in Berkeley, and had to park my TR-3 on the street. One morning I came out of my apartment to find that someone had stolen my convertible top and
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00081.html (6,423 bytes)
- 8. Parts Preservation (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:34:42 -0400
- Hello All, As I am finally making some progress on my TR-3 restoration, I have some leftover parts which I want to hold onto as "spares". The problem is they have a tendancy to deteriorate over time
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00082.html (6,730 bytes)
- 9. Re: ZS throttle shaft air leakage (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 8 Sep 1995 11:00:51 -0400
- John, As far as I know, there are only a few solutions to this problem. 1. Take the carb to a machine shop to drill out and re-bush the carbs, then buy new shafts. 2. There may be oversize shafts ava
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00165.html (7,070 bytes)
- 10. Re: Cooling system leak (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 1995 10:40:28 -0400
- Paul, Water coming out at the bottom of the water pump is usually an indication that the seals are failing on the water pump, and it is time to replace it. As many an ex-gas station attendant can tel
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00211.html (7,123 bytes)
- 11. Re: tweaking a 4 cyl TR engine (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 11:08:16 -0400
- Ashley, An interesting resource for "spicing up" a TR engine is the factory competition manual. Moss sells a reprint of it. (800) 234-6954. They have them for TR-3's and TR-4's. Jim H California TR-3
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00262.html (7,445 bytes)
- 12. Re: TR4a engine Failure (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 11:05:58 -0400
- Dave, First, stop driving it! It sure sounds like bad rings to me, and the more you drive it the worse it will get. Jim
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00263.html (6,396 bytes)
- 13. Re: Seeking TR2 info (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 21:23:48 -0400
- That sounds like an excellent find, well worth a careful restoration. I have been told that if you send a check for $40 to the Heritage Motor Center with your commission number they can give you all
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00427.html (6,874 bytes)
- 14. Re: TR 3 body question (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 22:47:00 -0400
- Tobias, I agree with Rik, the standard rubber pads should be all that is needed. I especially agree with his recommendation to tighten every bolt you can find. The pads will "settle", and the motor h
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00119.html (6,677 bytes)
- 15. Re: Nuts and Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 7 Oct 1995 09:59:18 -0400
- Fred, I don't know about your TR-4, but my TR-3 has Whitworth hardware. It is very similar to American fine thread, but the tip of the threads, and the root of the nuts are rounded instead of being s
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00141.html (6,963 bytes)
- 16. Re: Off Body Experience (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 1995 10:32:09 -0400
- Neil, My first recommendation is to resist the urge to take the body off. It took me about five years to get mine back onto my TR-3. Perhaps you are better at sticking to your projects than I am. I u
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00223.html (7,056 bytes)
- 17. Re: TR3a/TR8 (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 7 Oct 1995 10:02:50 -0400
- You asked about original horsepower on the TR-3. I believe it was quoted as just under 100 HP with a standard 2.0 liter, I would guess about 105 with the 87mm sleeves. Jim H
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00271.html (6,523 bytes)
- 18. Re: RE: Fuel line Press. reg. (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 23 Oct 1995 10:43:45 -0400
- Ron, Fuel Line pressure regulators are readily available, and they aren't even very expensive. I installed one on my TR-3 after I installed an electric fuel pump (my apologies to purists). The electr
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00324.html (6,688 bytes)
- 19. Re: Train Wreck in Slow Motion ??? (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 10:27:56 -0400
- Brian, Your "timing by performance" method, only retarding enough to eliminate pinging is the same way I used to adjust the timing on my TR-3 when I couldn't get high enough octane for it's taste. Th
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00385.html (7,068 bytes)
- 20. TR-3 Parts Swap (score: 1)
- Author: JHarroun@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 10:42:25 -0400
- I need a few TR-3B parts, and I have some extras which I might be convinced to part with. I feel like trading for parts over this mailing list is more satisfying than trying to sell what I don't need
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00387.html (7,380 bytes)
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