- 1. Re: [TR] Just who's calling who 'DumDum'? (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:13:54 -0400
- Hello all, I used a 3M product called 3M Strip Caulk Prod #08578. It comes in 1 foot lengths and is about 1/8"-1/4" thick. When I removed my fenders the metal between the outer and inner fenders was
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00005.html (7,834 bytes)
- 2. [TR] Steering wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:32:24 -0400
- Hello all, Been a while since I posted, but have a quick question on an annoying tidbit on my 59 TR3A. The steering wheel is not centered when the wheels are straight. Obviously I put the wheel back
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00395.html (7,344 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TR] Steering wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:15:31 -0400
- Update-- You be the man George. Took about an hour and several adjustment but the steering is straight (98%) and so are the wheels. Saved a lot of PITA time for the alternative. Thanks again. Alex --
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00411.html (8,314 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TR] Autumn classic.-- now rear springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:02:58 -0400
- As a follow up to Tom's post, here is how I did it. First if you take the tub off the frame there is no problem. Using a drift it will pop out with a good blow. With the tub on, a real challenge. One
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00448.html (8,879 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TR] [6pack] Re: Wheel Shimmy (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:49:27 -0400
- Actually, the car really was not complete to the point of even going 90 mph. But we all know what happens when you get behind the wheel for the first time after coming out of a restoration in your ga
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00021.html (8,223 bytes)
- 6. [TR] SU Leaks (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:05:21 -0500
- Thought I would share this finding concerning my leaking SU's on my 59 TR3A. I have been living with an intermittent leak from the bottom bolt that attaches the float bowl to the carb body on both ca
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00203.html (8,226 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TR] Wheel truing for steel wheels. (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:09:26 -0500
- Hi Tom, Before starting on the wheel, try checking the run out on the hub. I had the exact same problem as you are describing both on my TR3 and TR6. The problem turned out to be the hub in both case
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00080.html (8,229 bytes)
- 8. [TR] Fw: [6pack] Parts washers (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:06:58 -0500
- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register http://www.vtr.org Triumphs@autox.team.ne
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00228.html (8,326 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TR] [British-cars] FW: anyone recognize this mirror? (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 06:57:35 -0500
- It's an original, (early) TR3 rear view mirror. Alex Manzo TR6 TR3A -- Original Message -- From: <pethier@comcast.net> To: <british-cars@autox.team.net> Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 11:17 PM Subje
- /html/triumphs/2008-03/msg00000.html (7,555 bytes)
- 10. [TR] Never saw this before (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:40:28 -0400
- Has anyone ever saw one intake manifold on a TR3A (59) run cold enough to collect condensation. This is happening on my front SU. Would a lack of gas cause this. It appears that the car is not supply
- /html/triumphs/2008-03/msg00386.html (7,257 bytes)
- 11. Re: [TR] TR3 back up light question (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:24:48 -0400
- Hi Jerry, This is a pretty easy task. Easily made automatic. My TR3A has a Lucas period reverse light that I added and made it automatic. The Lucas light lights up a 100 foot driveway beautifully, He
- /html/triumphs/2008-03/msg00485.html (9,781 bytes)
- 12. [TR] Breaking up underload (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:31:14 -0400
- Hi to everyone, Quick question on my 59 TR3A. I have been having intermittent misfiring/sputtering when the car is giving full throttle under load. When stationary you can rev the engine and it climb
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00247.html (8,397 bytes)
- 13. [TR] Sputtering 59 TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:04:41 -0400
- Follow up on the sputtering/misfiring. Changed out the champions with NGK's BP6HS. (normal range) Marked improvement but still not there. Pulled the plugs after 10 miles of 98% performance through th
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00284.html (7,070 bytes)
- 14. Re: [TR] Sputtering 59 TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:41:23 -0400
- And an excellent one. Wires are new (2000) miles but I suspect them. They look good (bumble bee) but the plug caps do not sit tightly on the plugs. This will be part of the process of elimination. Al
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00285.html (9,054 bytes)
- 15. Re: [TR] Sputtering 59 TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:43:57 -0400
- Almost all that I speak to with TR3's say they all run rich. Will definitely check out the site. Alex -- Original Message -- From: karl sisson To: Alex Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:27 PM Subject:
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00286.html (9,062 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TR] Sputtering 59 TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:48:16 -0400
- Hi Fred, I am on my 2nd new condenser. Not being an electronic wiz, I must assume 1 of them is good. So I will be looking at the carbs after I get the electrics eliminated. My research is pointing to
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00287.html (9,275 bytes)
- 17. Re: [TR] Sputtering 59 TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:19:27 -0400
- Thanks Dave, Fred Thomas advised to back the wire out of the spark plug cap so there is about 1/2" of gap in the plug cap to allow for the spark to jump. I have them all the way in. In addition he sa
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00290.html (8,266 bytes)
- 18. [TR] 59 TR3A - Sputter Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:31:56 -0400
- Well today did the following: 1. reset the spark plug gap to .032"/Bentley - forget that-ran worse. 10 mile run-plugs badly sooted. 2. Changed out the dizzy cap with new - no change. 3. Changed out t
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00298.html (7,785 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TR] 59 TR3A - Sputter Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:58:30 -0400
- Thanks Darryl, but this is a left hand drive TR3. (only kidding) Before I bother him, I'll take care of the usual suspects, so when I speak to him I will have eliminated most of the upfront standard
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00300.html (9,552 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TR] 59 TR3A - Sputter Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Alex" <ambritts@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:06:35 -0400
- Hi Jerry, All good things to look for. Yes, the carbs were recently rebuilt. Everything new. Does not mean everything is correct. However, the car ran well for the first 2000 miles. I did have some l
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00301.html (10,765 bytes)
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