- 1. Re: What happens if I don't use a lead additive? (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 07:32:20 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- The engine in my GT6 MkI was rebuilt around 15 years ago. It has the original valve seats. I used a lead additive in it for a while, they quit using it. It gets driven quite a bit when the weather is
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg00801.html (9,134 bytes)
- 2. Rocky Mountain Triumph Club link (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 09:50:08 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Greetings. I am the webmaster (among other things) for the Rocky Mountain Triumph Club. We recently set up our own domain rockymountaintr.org. I am almost finished moving our web page to the new loca
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01238.html (6,952 bytes)
- 3. Re: What a gift (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:50:47 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Why not scan it in sections and paste them together in Photoshop. You could take out the yellow while you are at it. Dave I had looked into this a bit myself and it's complicated by three factors: -
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01258.html (8,340 bytes)
- 4. RE: dash (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:39:29 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- I am going to use linseed oil next time around. I used Varathane the last time I did a dash. It looked great at first but is now cracked, probably from expansion and contraction from temperature extr
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01404.html (7,636 bytes)
- 5. Re: Compression Test Results (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:33:18 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- Where you are when you do the compression test makes a difference. I live near Denver (5280') and usually get between 125-140lb on my cars. If you are near sea level, you will get different results.
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01079.html (9,029 bytes)
- 6. Re: TR4 Gearbox woes (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:18:41 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- My guess would be the springs in the synchro hubs that push out the ball bearings that keep the sliding synchro sleeves in place. I had several broken ones in my GT6 box. Do you feel the same amount
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01179.html (7,836 bytes)
- 7. Re: VTR Website on a LUCAS Server???? (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 16:17:47 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- Sunday afternoon and it's still down. I have a link to the RMTC page forwarded from vtr.org so of course the link isn't working. I have several web sites hosted by Earthlink and they have never been
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01512.html (7,816 bytes)
- 8. Re: September event in New Mexico (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 06:59:43 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- You are probably looking for the British Automobile Owners Association. They are having an event in Silver City, NM. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend, a bit too far south for me. Very nice
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01528.html (7,481 bytes)
- 9. Re: Kids, shows, owners (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 07:56:08 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- I have a sign for my GT6 that says Please Touch. When I see a kid stop to admire the car at a show, I always offer to let him or her sit in it. I have done this dozens of times and have never had a b
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg00951.html (9,430 bytes)
- 10. removal of wiper wheel box nut (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 10:16:21 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- I need to remove the nuts from the wiper wheel boxes on my GT6 so that I can replace the gaskets. Both of them are stuck fast. I am afraid to crank too hard on them for fear of breaking something. Do
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg00982.html (7,169 bytes)
- 11. Re: removal of wiper wheel box nut (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 15:00:26 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
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- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg00991.html (6,921 bytes)
- 12. Re: Triumph TR2 TR3 TR3A TR4 Offenhauser Alum. Valve Cover (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:07:44 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- I didn't realize Offenhauser made such a thing. I have to admit it's a pretty rare period accessory. I think I recognize the buyer, I am going to have to rib him about having too much money. Dave Lis
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01494.html (7,567 bytes)
- 13. Re: Fuel Line Question (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 18:27:31 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
- Take a short piece of 5/16" flared brake line with the fitting that came on it. It should screw into the fuel pump. Ream the cut end a bit so that you can slip the 1/4" line into it, smear flux on ev
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01505.html (7,406 bytes)
- 14. Another "new" GT6 (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <KC3565L@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 14:52:03 -0700
- Another Triumph just followed me home. That makes 3, one of which actually runs. This one is a GT6 Mk3, built January 1973 according to the commission plate. Originally Sienna Brown, now sort of a fa
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00473.html (8,003 bytes)
- 15. Re: Re: Another "new" GT6 (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 19:51:30 -0700 (GMT)
- That's what I was thinking. Thanks to all who responded. Now I have to figure out which one to work on first, the GT6 or the Herald. Decisions, decisions. Dave I think that KD53420E would indicate an
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00489.html (8,091 bytes)
- 16. Re: Another "new" GT6 (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <KC3565L@sprintmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 06:29:10 -0700
- thanks, Paul! I had already visited your paint code page but hadn't noticed this one. Dave /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at ht
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00494.html (8,227 bytes)
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