- 1. [TR] Ratco Throttle Linkage (score: 182)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 17:13:05 -0400
- Maybe the folks at SpitBits could help. http://www.spitbits.com/ Alex Thomson I found the website for Ratco but, unfortunately, it won't solve my problem. I have a '72 GT6 with Strombergs and it does
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00087.html (11,248 bytes)
- 2. [TR] What do you use to clean greasy parts? (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:18:20 -0500
- I use a machine made by Fountain Industries, who made machines for Saftey-Kleen. Two good solvents are NAPA #6505 or Castrol #81207 (I got both from NAPA.) I try to get the big chunks of an item firs
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00511.html (11,801 bytes)
- 3. [TR] Last Call (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson)
- Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:08:04 -0400
- To Listers: I have a "73 TR-6 tub that is completely stripped and ready to go to the scrap yard unless there is any interest. Commission # CF6115U. This tub appears in the classified section on the V
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00618.html (6,830 bytes)
- 4. [TR] Non-TR Tractor Engine Question (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson)
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:06:37 -0400
- Terry - 1. Have you checked to see if the armature turns over freely when the starter was removed from the tractor? 2. Are both or all four copper brushes free in their holders, making good contact o
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00351.html (10,348 bytes)
- 5. [TR] Oil light (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson)
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 11:41:28 -0400
- Ron - Don't panic yet. Plumb in a good quality mechanical gauge along with the current oil light sending unit to see what the oil pressure is really like. A gauge with a 270 sweep and a top end readi
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00266.html (9,770 bytes)
- 6. [TR] I finally did it (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson)
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 15:16:07 -0400
- - Have you tried Nisongers for either repairs or replacement? http://www.nisonger.com/ Alex Thomson
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00268.html (9,526 bytes)
- 7. [TR] Purely Subjective Question re. TR3A Valve Settings (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson)
- Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 21:01:03 -0400
- For some strange reason, International Harvester often published "hot" valve clearances for their older Farmall tractors as did many other manufacturers. That doesn't do much good when you are assemb
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00334.html (10,690 bytes)
- 8. [TR] SMOC (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:36:52 -0400
- Sounds like a great idea that could be done in conjunction with a NAPA or other brand of parts store. The store could offer low cost on the supplies and be open on the day of the event. Alex Thomson
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00440.html (8,872 bytes)
- 9. [TR] Oil Filter Adapter - Pot. Problem? (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:14:22 -0400
- We installed an adapter sourced from TRF on our TR-6 10 years ago. No leaks, no problems. I just installed a Fram 3600 element (I think that was the number) and due to its length, I had to loosen and
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00473.html (11,307 bytes)
- 10. [TR] Looking for TR250 or TR6 front crossmember for charity car (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:04:40 -0400
- Chris - I think I have one. But, I am in Connecticut. If you need it, let me know. Alex Thomson Hi List - A friend of mine had a 1972 TR6 project car he donated to Wheels For Hope in Raleigh NC. He a
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00085.html (9,224 bytes)
- 11. [TR] TR6 Meltdown (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:04:24 -0500
- Drew - Go to Advance Auto Wire at www.advanceautowire.com and find your wiring diagram. If the electrical burning stopped after you turned off the ignition switch, I would check the switched battery
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00554.html (10,449 bytes)
- 12. [TR] FW: [CTR] Wanted: Spitfire Mk III (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:27:57 -0500
- Not sure if this is a proper use of the list but we have a Connecticut person looking for a Spit. Alex Thomson .......Seasons Greetings to y'all! I received the email below requesting info on any Mk
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00566.html (11,794 bytes)
- 13. [TR] [Shop-talk] Which Generator to Buy (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:10:36 -0500
- Unfortunately, many old names of small, portable generators have gone away - Kohler and Onan to name two. The Coleman line was definitely an entry level series. Portables have become a commodity wher
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00789.html (12,045 bytes)
- 14. [TR] 63 TR4 (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:18:55 -0500
- Regarding # 3 - Turn the engine over so that the ignition points are closed. Check for voltage between ground and the 12V terminal on the coil that is connected to the side of the distributor. There
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00472.html (10,499 bytes)
- 15. [TR] [6pack] Rebuilding car batteries (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 22:07:26 -0500
- Give a call to East Coast Battery on Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury. They might know of a rebuilder. Alex Thomson --Original Message-- From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at au
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00519.html (8,079 bytes)
- 16. [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 08:50:58 -0500
- I bought an IR 223 (1/2") and a 251 (3/4") 25 years ago. Both made in Japan. The 223 still works okay but the 251 died two months ago with some parts no longer available. I did replace the 251 with a
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00527.html (11,202 bytes)
- 17. [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 16:46:31 -0500
- On our Triumphs (TR6 and GT6) - probably nowhere except when I was disassembling a parts car. On my farm equipment - lots of places. Wheel clamp bolts (3/4" bolt size) that haven't been removed for y
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00543.html (11,434 bytes)
- 18. [TR] [6pack] [stag] RE: Knock off torque (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 19:06:19 -0500
- Good Point on the adapters. A friend walked up to our house one day as he had just lost a wheel on his A-H 3000 nearby down the road due to the adapter coming off. The sudden force of the car hitting
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00551.html (10,108 bytes)
- 19. [TR] Is there a problem with my battery? (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:52:18 -0500
- I think I have seen a charger that has a percent-full type of meter such as yours. My guess is that is an expanded scale voltmeter where 0% might be 10V, 50% might be 11.5V and 100% is 14V. If that's
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00581.html (9,509 bytes)
- 20. [TR] Off topic electrical question (score: 172)
- Author: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
- Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:19:27 -0500
- If your battery charger is of the type that tapers the charge rate as the battery reaches full charge, which most do, I see no problem with charging the battery in place. After all, that's what the g
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00763.html (10,595 bytes)
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