- 1. RHD '66 TR4A (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 13:46:43 -0400
- Greetings. I have been looking for a nice TR4A for a while now and have found what sounds like a pretty good '66. It has 72 spoke wires, Surrey top and overdrive BUT is right hand drive. What problem
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00232.html (7,336 bytes)
- 2. Re: RHD '66 TR4A (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 18:41:29 -0400
- Thanks for all the info on this car. I'm going to try and see it tonight. The car is currently registered in Calif. Also, if anyone knows of any other 4As for sale near the San Francisco Bay Area, fe
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00245.html (7,168 bytes)
- 3. TR4 search continues (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 14:13:44 -0400
- The bad new is that it seems that I've missed out on the '66 RHD. The good news is that the guy also owns a '68 TR250 (with 72 spoke wirs and OD) that he could be talked out of. Wish me luck and than
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00311.html (6,498 bytes)
- 4. TR250 dash re-assembly (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 12:44:22 -0400
- I'm about to buy a 250 whose previous owner started to put a new dashboard into. Something happened and he couldn't complete the project. Can anyone recommend a book or something that could help me w
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00345.html (6,624 bytes)
- 5. Parts suppliers (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 1995 20:27:29 -0400
- I have a '68 TR250 that the PO started to replace the dash and interior on (the entire dash and interior is removed). I think most of the stuff is there, but I would like to get a consensus regarding
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00418.html (7,279 bytes)
- 6. Spray on rust inhibitor (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 16:02:44 -0400
- There are some areas on my car that (can you believe it) have some light surface rust. On the places where it would be difficult or impossible to sand/bead blast, can something be used to stop the ru
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00481.html (6,613 bytes)
- 7. Rust Inhibitor info (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 20:15:53 -0400
- POR 15 seems to be the product of choice. It is available from Maintenance Specialities, 800-777-6715. They have a starter kit with brushes and a half pint can for $10 plus $3 shipping and a pint can
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00031.html (6,348 bytes)
- 8. Nuts and bolts, TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 12:04:13 -0400
- Is there a manual somewhere that will tell me what kinds of nuts and bolts are supposed to be used where? The PO of my car removed a lot of things (like the dash) and I have coffee cans full of assor
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00069.html (7,138 bytes)
- 9. buying upholstered pieces (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 17:12:26 -0400
- I tried to order both lower dash pieces from TRF, but they only had one, so I ordered the other from Moss. They are both of similar quality, but they don't match. My advice is that you order all of y
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00106.html (6,331 bytes)
- 10. Refinishing wood dash (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 17:08:43 -0400
- My new dash from TRF arrived yesterday. It looks like cheap plastic wood grain from a Ford Fairmont. I have decided to refinish my old one and am looking for advice on stripping/refinishing. John Mar
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00107.html (6,821 bytes)
- 11. oil filter, TR (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 14:38:47 -0400
- This may instantly label me as a Triumph rookie, but is there a good way to keep the @#$%^%^& outer oil filter gasket in place while you tighten down the filter? girlfriend "What's the cat litter for
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00135.html (6,667 bytes)
- 12. Oil filter seals, TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 14:45:17 -0400
- Um, there were 2. No wonder it leaked. Thanks for all the responses. A tip for removing a wedged in gasket: Use a small woodscrew and thread it into the gasket then remove. John Mardesich '68 TR250,
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00151.html (6,431 bytes)
- 13. DPO (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 20:14:35 -0400
- Ok, PO is previous owner, right? D is for: 1) Derelict 2) Dimwit 3) Dipshit 4) other... Thanks. John Mardesich '68 TR250, Marin County, CA
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00159.html (6,205 bytes)
- 14. Removing rear drums on a 250 (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 15:32:20 -0400
- Seems easy, but I can get the adjusters to turn to back the shoes away from the drums. Any tips for this? TIA (thanks in advance). John Mardesich '68 TR250, Marin County, CA
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00209.html (7,077 bytes)
- 15. Lightswitch and TS connections (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 15:29:29 -0400
- I've got the Bentley book and the TRF manual but I swear I can not figure out how the headlight switch and turn signal switch connect to the wiring harness. Only 3 wires match colors. Is there an int
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00210.html (6,453 bytes)
- 16. Re: Removing rear drums on a 250 (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 18:15:26 -0400
- That's CAN'T get the adjusters... John
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00212.html (7,134 bytes)
- 17. Brake warning switch (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 13:08:13 -0400
- When I got my 250, I noticed brake fluid coming out of the electrical contacts on the warning switch in the 4-way connector below the master cylinder. I installed a new one and it leaks as well. What
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00228.html (6,437 bytes)
- 18. PDWA options (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 12:27:09 -0400
- The seals on the plunger inside mine are leaking (thanks for your help Brian Borgstede). TRF and Moss don't have the seals but I can order a complete new assembly from Moss for $158, which I would ha
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00259.html (6,754 bytes)
- 19. I hate to do this but... (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 14:24:27 -0400
- Is the list down or have I fallen off? Did I ask one too many stupid questions? Please email me directly if there has been mail for the last 4 days. I haven't gotten any since Tuesday. Thanks. John M
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00268.html (6,297 bytes)
- 20. Overdrive on, reverse (score: 1)
- Author: JMardy@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 1995 14:02:37 -0400
- My TR250 hated to back up. It felt like the parking brake was on. I disconnected the axles from the diff and still had the same problem and finally figured out that the overdrive solenoid shaft was m
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00292.html (6,963 bytes)
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