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101. Re: TR6 engine wanted (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Wed, 13 Mar 96 20:22:46 MST; snip: So... Nick, Funny you should mention your project. I am in process of exactly the SAME THING. I found a 69GT6+ in a junk yard for $250. I needed the tranny. Alas, some Yahoo had disassembled ev; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00336.html (9,203 bytes)
102. Re: Spinning wheel studs (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Wed, 13 Mar 96 22:59:47 MST; snip: Well, here's hoping I can help. I have a 64 TR4, and was into the rear axles when I restored it some time back. You should be able to get the wheel off by undoing the backing plate nuts, assumi; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00340.html (8,763 bytes)
103. spinning studs (front) (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 02:13:38 MST; Doug, I just re-read your post and noticed you were specifically speaking of the "front" hub. The spindle will come off quite easily, the caliper has to come off first. Iam assuming your car has 3/8; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00342.html (7,416 bytes)
104. Re: Oil seal quality-comments pls (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 11:24:37 MST; Jack, I'm in El Paso, Tx. As serious as a heart attack. The body is straight, except for door passenger side. Door galss and regulators good. No rear quarter windows. I just have too many things goi; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00356.html (7,930 bytes)
105. Re: Fan (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 11:32:42 MST; Pat, As you stand looking at the engine from the front of the car (oops, the bonnet's in the way) the fan turns clockwise. The fan is designed to pull air through the radiator. The distributor on th; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00358.html (6,970 bytes)
106. Re: Needed-Oil gallery plugs for TR4 (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 11:40:39 MST; David, If you are talking about what I think you are talking about, (the sealing felt wedges at the rear of the block) these things have to be soaked in sealing compound and driven into position. Th; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00359.html (8,726 bytes)
107. Re: How to clean lamp lenses? (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 11:45:39 MST; If all else fails, after thoroughly clean, sprayy the back side with Testors clear gloss plastice model paint. It will restore clarity and get rid of the white. Regards, Tony R. "GT6s"; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00360.html (7,807 bytes)
108. Re: Needed-Oil gallery plugs for TR4 (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 20:04:55 MST; John, Gotcha'. I got to thinking about it after I replied. The oil gallery plugs are standard 1/4 pipe thread and should be available at larger hardware stores in BRASS. I remember replacing them no; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00379.html (7,705 bytes)
109. Re: Fan (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 20:13:14 MST; Pat, Boy, how do I explain this???? Turning clock wise looking from the front,the right side of the blade should be pitched toward the radiator so as to grab air and pull it toward the block, which; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00381.html (8,005 bytes)
110. Re: Valve adj=rough engine? (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 20:22:40 MST; Jeff, First thing that comes to mind is to check firing order. Sounds like you may have a couple of plug wires switched. Regards, Tony R.; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00383.html (7,757 bytes)
111. Re: Using low octane fuel - advice needed (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 20:20:14 MST; Pat, I came up with an additive that made me feel a whole bunch better about using unleaded fuels. I did not take comfort in talking to my automotive machinist friend who told me it was pretty much; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00384.html (9,438 bytes)
112. Re: Triumph Clubs (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Thu, 14 Mar 96 22:58:37 MST; Drew, No references to Bay area Clubs. How about a nice 57 3. Already restored. Will make the drive from El Paso, Tx to your area with no problem. Seller asking for $10,000 but I think car could be; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00389.html (7,016 bytes)
113. Re: Need Spitfire 1296cc exhaust manifold (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Fri, 15 Mar 96 11:30:23 MST; Larry, Check with Triumphs Only, San Jose, Cal. Sorry I don't have a phone #. They just had 300 cast by a friend who owns a foundry in El Paso, Tx. They should be able to help. If you can't find a p; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00406.html (7,478 bytes)
114. Re: Compression (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Fri, 15 Mar 96 11:42:37 MST; Chet, Boy, that's a tough one. There are lots of possibilities. You might put thehead back on and find you still have no compression. Possible collapsed rings, worn rings and/or pistons. Question> W; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00407.html (8,073 bytes)
115. Re: TR6 - Elec Prob - Ignition Wires (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Fri, 15 Mar 96 14:57:53 MST; Joe, Not likely that it is merely the connection. If it were, your problem would be intermittant since the connection would come and go. Sounds more like the coil is grounding internally. Try anothe; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00417.html (8,794 bytes)
116. Re: Spitfire battery (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Fri, 15 Mar 96 18:51:08 MST; George, I haven't been able to find a generic at Pep Boys. I assume you need a hold down bracket which secures at the end instead of on the sides, like mine. What I did was made (you can buy at Pep; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00423.html (7,905 bytes)
117. Re: Compression (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Fri, 15 Mar 96 18:41:57 MST; Chet, Every step is forward, even if you have to back up one, the next one is still forward. Go for it. Good luck Tony "GT6s"; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00424.html (7,724 bytes)
118. Re: TR6 - Elec Prob - Ignition Wires (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Fri, 15 Mar 96 23:47:55 MST; Joe, Okay, if you can pretty much rule out a problem in the coil, try by-passing the switch by going from positive side of battery to the coil. You can start the car with remote starter switch or by; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00428.html (8,264 bytes)
119. Cheap (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Mon, 18 Mar 96 19:11:53 MST; Nick, I can empathize. I too am CHEAP. (Not free, but I can be had) You want me to look for something I can ship to you via a friends truck? It wouldn't cost anything. What was this about a Lotus Ela; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00489.html (6,410 bytes)
120. Re: Transportation? (score: 1): Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson); Date: Tue, 19 Mar 96 18:53:13 MST; Karl, Roger, 10-4 over and out. Got your name on file here. I know of several people who travel to the Mid-west from this area on a pretty regular basis. Only problem is that to get to the mid west,; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00527.html (7,709 bytes)

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