- 21. Re: header coatings (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Fullam <pfullam@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 22:23:20 -0400
- I had a TR4A manifold flame sprayed with aluminum several years ago. The coating held up well until the #4 branch of the manifold broke off about 6 years later. I replaced it with a steel header and
- /html/triumphs/2004-08/msg01405.html (7,866 bytes)
- 22. 60 TR3 For sale (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Fullam <pfullam@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2004 22:13:55 -0400
- From the Albany "Times Union" classifieds: 60 Triumph TR3 Roadster, one owner, roll bar, all tools, complete records, garaged, deserves new younger owner! $10,000 518-439-4696 I have not seen the ca
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg00972.html (6,690 bytes)
- 23. TR4: Squeaky urethane bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "Arakelian, Peter" <arakelianp@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 15:57:43 -0700
- I have some poly bushings on my TR6. Try spraying in place liberally with white lithium grease. You can get it in a spray can. Worked for me.. Peter Arakelian - '71 TR6 daily driver Domestic Buyer Mo
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01038.html (7,506 bytes)
- 24. Re: Temperature Gauge Question (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Fullam <pfullam@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 14:44:58 -0400
- Randall, Kurtis et al, CT19207LO has a metric temp gauge. It usually stays around 70 unless I forget to turn on the electric fan. Argh! See y'all in Richmond (with the fan on). Pete
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01098.html (8,977 bytes)
- 25. RE: Bolt extractors (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 16:23:36 -0400 from [4.12.36.162] at Tue, 13 Jul 2004 15:23:37 -0500
- Sorry to hear about your experience. I've had the same thing happen too many times. I found that if you take a small drill bit and drill a hole beside the easy out and the edge of the bolt the easy o
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01173.html (9,258 bytes)
- 26. Re: Figure it out! (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Fullam <pfullam@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:31:25 -0400
- You can start a hole in shim stock using a Dremel tool with an abrasive cutoff disc. It cuts easily without raising any stress or distortion in the shim stock. BTDT to make .010 steel shims for the t
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01265.html (9,788 bytes)
- 27. Starter problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 16:59:08 -0400 from [4.12.36.162] at Sun, 25 Jul 2004 16:00:43 -0500
- Ok List, I need some help with my TR3 bullet nose starter. I had it rebuilt several years ago by TRF while they still had a repair source in England. I hit the key today and heard the starter spin, b
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01401.html (7,883 bytes)
- 28. starter problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 17:37:50 -0400 from [4.12.36.162] at Sun, 25 Jul 2004 16:39:25 -0500
- Hi List, I need some help with my TR3 bullet nose starter. I had it rebuilt several years ago by TRF while they still had a repair source in England. I hit the key today and heard the starter spin, b
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01402.html (7,893 bytes)
- 29. RE: Starter problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:22:31 -0400 from [4.12.36.162] at Sun, 25 Jul 2004 18:24:10 -0500
- I agree that something is wrong with the picture. Apparently, when the starter was rebuilt they put a different pinion setup in. There are definitely no circlips etc. as the workshop manual shows. I
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01412.html (8,701 bytes)
- 30. Starter update (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:46:23 -0400 from [4.12.36.162] at Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:46:47 -0500
- Thanks to those who responded to my appeal for help! I looked at the situation again last night and designed a "special tool" consisting of grinding my ball joint spreader to the proper dimension to
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01448.html (7,210 bytes)
- 31. Test (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Murray <Peter.Murray@mwkl.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 15:21:18 +0100
- sorry only a test Peter Murray peter.murray@mwkl.co.uk ** INTERNET E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY FOOTER ** This message may contain confidential information and must not be copied, disclosed or used by anyb
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01489.html (6,736 bytes)
- 32. Re: over heating (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Fullam <pfullam@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:55:18 -0400
- Neither "The Vintage Triumph" article nor anyone on the overheating string has mentioned retarded timing as a cause of overheating at low speeds. I installed new points shortly before we left for Ri
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01507.html (9,616 bytes)
- 33. Re: over heating (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Fullam <pfullam@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 23:52:37 -0400
- I remember getting little squeeze packets of lubricant years ago, but I haven't seen one in a long time. I used a tiny dab of wheel bearing grease, which usually works OK. I wonder if the rubbing blo
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01513.html (10,211 bytes)
- 34. Re: over heating & heat transfer (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Fullam <pfullam@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:31:23 -0400
- I put in some water wetter and it made no difference. Can't comment on No-Rosion because I've never tried it. I've used a 50-50 mixture of Prestone and water for years with no problems. I did put in
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01543.html (9,359 bytes)
- 35. Point felt pad (score: 1)
- Author: "Arakelian, Peter" <arakelianp@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 08:08:26 -0700
- Now that you mention it, I think I do remember the felt pad on point sets. Don't recall what points or when they stopped - but that was so long ago I mostly remember how nice the colors were.... Pete
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01556.html (6,677 bytes)
- 36. RE: stuck head on TR2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 12:20:55 -0400 from [4.10.138.246] at Thu, 29 Jul 2004 11:21:35 -0500
- I've done this procedure and it works well. The only difficulty you'll have is coming up with a tool that will compress the springs while you put the new keepers on. You can buy one from Auto Zone et
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01559.html (9,511 bytes)
- 37. RE: Tr3a findings and lessons learned pt1 (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 21:25:33 -0400 from [4.10.138.246] at Fri, 30 Jul 2004 20:26:16 -0500
- I've had the same problem on my TR3. I even took the fuel shut off valve out as the cork was leaking allowing air to get in the line. After the latest problem I looked at the fitting going into the
- /html/triumphs/2004-07/msg01619.html (9,328 bytes)
- 38. RE: Dipstick oil pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 13:05:45 -0400 from [4.12.36.162] at Fri, 4 Jun 2004 12:05:42 -0500
- Most marine supply houses will have these. (West Marine, Boater's world etc.,) They all have web sites too. I've also seen them at Walmarts. I would appreciate a post to the list if anyone has a sour
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01030.html (7,771 bytes)
- 39. RE: Disappointment (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 08:06:42 -0400 from [4.12.36.162] at Sun, 6 Jun 2004 07:06:41 -0500
- Check your u-joints and driveshaft. Easiest to look at and very likely the Friday, we finally we had a beautiful day here in NW Indiana USA. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to drive my '73 TR6 to
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01072.html (7,739 bytes)
- 40. Re: TR4 excessive front brake drag? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Fullam <pfullam@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:34:42 -0400
- ISTR having the same problem when I had the calipers off. Did you leave the brake hoses connected? When there is no disc between the brake pads, the brake fluid will slowly drain down to the caliper
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01158.html (8,831 bytes)
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