- 21. Re: Cooling system leak (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Sun, 10 Sep 95 23:20:12 MDT
- Paul W. In response to your question as to why water leaks from water pump when engine is off and hot, and not while running and hot, the answer is pretty basic physics. When the engine is running, t
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00198.html (7,658 bytes)
- 22. RE: Trans & Cooling (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 95 12:09:34 MDT
- Paul, Hope I didn't overdo it trying to explain why a water pump leaks with the engine off. The Morey's come in a plastic quart bottle. It's real thick like STP but much better. I put it into the tra
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00237.html (7,801 bytes)
- 23. RE: Trans & Cooling (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 95 12:30:14 MDT
- Paul, You may get a double dose of this message. I put a comma after "net" on first reply, by accident, and the mail daemon got afetr me. On the water pump, the bronze bushing is usually what goes. O
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00241.html (9,626 bytes)
- 24. msg00242.html (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 95 23:51:43 MDT
- As many years as I have building carz of all sotrs, I can only say one thing. Why didn't I think of that. Regards, Tony R. 69GT6 68GT6 64TR4 P.S. Did we meet in Silver City, N.M. 9-94?? TTFN
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00242.html (6,482 bytes)
- 25. Re: blue smoke (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 95 21:40:39 MDT
- Pat, Experience has taught me that blue smoke on deceleration and/or descending a hill, is most often an indicator of worn valve seals/guides. Leaky valve seals allows small amounts of oil to get pas
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00293.html (7,434 bytes)
- 26. Re: TR4 fender beads (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 95 23:50:54 MDT
- Warren, I found the best way to install the fender bead is to loosen fender screw on inside of engine compartment, slide one retaining clip on strip as far forward as it will go. Insert retaining cli
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00298.html (7,513 bytes)
- 27. Re: Transmisssion Oil (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 95 23:58:46 MDT
- I agree that heavier oil is not the answer to trans lubrication. I never proposed that. I am suggesting that a good quality oil stabilizer in addition to the suggested lube will assist any recommende
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00299.html (7,202 bytes)
- 28. Re: TR-3/4 pinion sea (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Sun, 17 Sep 95 13:51:56 MDT
- Pat, Afetr having just gone through a 64 TR4, I was able to just replace the seal and flange. If the seal leaks, it's a good idea to give the flange a thorough once over to find out why the seal fai
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00342.html (7,503 bytes)
- 29. Fall Aspen GOF (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 95 00:38:10 MDT
- To All Britcarz enthusiasts, The British Motoring Club of El Paso, Texas, is sponsoring a meet and ralleye in the cool Fall colors of the Sacremento Mountains in Ruidoso New Mexico. There will be no
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00351.html (7,814 bytes)
- 30. Re: Fall Aspen GOF (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 95 10:23:39 MDT
- Hi there Clarks, Glad to hear from you. Sorry I left out the date, I posted the message about 3:00 A.M. this morning. So hope you'll forgive the oversight. The date is October 14 for the drive. Most
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00362.html (7,948 bytes)
- 31. Re: 5 speed trans & spitfir (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 95 16:22:27 MDT
- Brian N. Past experience has proven, you are out of luck. A TR8 tranny, fits a TR8. Will not bot up to Spit bell housing. Trans input shaft also different splines. The change can be made, but I do no
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00484.html (7,077 bytes)
- 32. Spitfire Exhaust Manifold (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 95 23:04:29 MDT
- John, Try Triumphs Only, San Jose, Ca. Don't have tele # handy, but they recently ordered 300 from a friend who has a foundry here, and is also a member of our local Club. Tony R. 69GT6 68GT6 64TR4 T
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00585.html (6,508 bytes)
- 33. Re: GT6 gearbox mainshaft replacement (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Sun, 1 Oct 95 20:21:16 MDT
- Craig, I have two GT6 trannies, one from a 68, and one from a 69. It is rather late in the P.M. right now, but I will check them out first thing Monday and get back to ya. Tony R. 69GT6 68GT6 64TR4 T
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00010.html (7,508 bytes)
- 34. output hub,GT6 tranx. (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 2 Oct 95 15:37:36 MDT
- Craig, So as to prevent any arguement from the "crowd" I am sitting with the referenced output hub in hand as I write. The original part has twenty (20) splines, and covers an inside diameter of 7/8
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00045.html (7,129 bytes)
- 35. Fall Sacramento Mtn. Drive (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Wed, 4 Oct 95 20:32:13 MDT
- Fellow Britcarz Enthusiasts, The British Motoring Club of El Paso (Tx) will host a gentle romp throught the beautiful Sacramento Mountains of Southern New Mexico on Oct. 14 and 15. No entry fees, no
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00117.html (7,417 bytes)
- 36. Trannie Lube (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Sun, 8 Oct 95 14:19:44 MDT
- Okay, there has always seemed to be a lot of experts on the line, so how about some input. I just replaced the trannie on my 68 GT6. Non O/D. I have always had excellent results from a 50/50 mixture
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00156.html (7,423 bytes)
- 37. re: Trannie Lube (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Sun, 8 Oct 95 18:54:32 MDT
- Sean, Don't know, guess I'm just cursed. All kidding aside, I think they are great cars. Albiet, a bit small, I'm a 200 pounder and sometimes it gets a bit cramped. There are no tricks to locating th
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00162.html (8,601 bytes)
- 38. Re: Trannie Lube (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Sun, 8 Oct 95 18:58:01 MDT
- Clark, I agree, it seems there should be a vent, but alas, there is not. I guess I will drain out the stuff with the Slick 50 in it and try again without it. Thanks for the input. Tony R. 69GT6 68GT6
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00163.html (6,865 bytes)
- 39. CRAIG PARMAN (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 9 Oct 95 14:10:28 MDT
- CRAIG PARMAN CRAIG PARMAN CRAIG PARMAN Please e-mail response. Have misplaced your e-mail and need to contact you re: GT6 trannie out put flange and speedo gear. Tony R.
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00179.html (6,220 bytes)
- 40. Re: GT6 - CDSE carbs. (score: 1)
- Author: aj253@rgfn.epcc.Edu (Tony Robinson)
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 95 16:47:01 MDT
- Tom, If they are indeed CDSE carbs, you lean them out by adjusting the large brass plug in the bottome of the float bowl. To start, turn the plug screws in snuggly clockwise then back out three turns
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00263.html (7,384 bytes)
This search system is powered by
Namazu