- 81. [TR] Fluid recommendations (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 13:21:08 -0500
- I seem to lose frame of reference with respect to time on my tr4. I've done about everything to it at least once. When it needs doing again it feels too soon. Then I realize its been 15 years and pro
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00423.html (8,883 bytes)
- 82. [TR] TR 2/3 resonator in exhaust system? (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:56:17 -0500
- At least some TR2's started life with one longish muffler - longer than the tr3 or tr4 - and no resonator. Back when I was 16 and viciously attacking the poor car - I replaced it with a cherry bomb g
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00491.html (8,743 bytes)
- 83. [TR] Chirping TR3 (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:58:59 -0500
- Could be generator bearing or water pump bearings as well - any chance it could be belt squeal until things heat up a bit and grab?
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00492.html (7,459 bytes)
- 84. [TR] TR3 Backup Light (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:54:55 -0500
- It sounds like you don't wish to remove the tranny cover. In that case maybe glue a magnet to the base of the shift lever and make a bracket to mount a magnetic switch that should be compact enough t
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00576.html (8,358 bytes)
- 85. [TR] 5 speed conversions (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:32:28 -0500
- Can't say enough good things about Herman's customer service or the quality of the kit. Nfi - just a satisfied customer. I found two transmissions at about 115 dollars each. I found a tr4a flywheel v
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00586.html (9,104 bytes)
- 86. [TR] Carburetor cleaner? (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:07:05 -0500
- I am using a 30 yr old can of berrymans. It stinks and takes varnish off a carb in one dunk.
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00629.html (8,593 bytes)
- 87. [TR] Fabricating TR6 glovebox (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:30:49 -0500
- I got 75% of a glovebox from a friend. I heard the plastic aftermarket boxes don't fit so well. So I decided to rebuild the box using paper mache type tech. I had half a roll of wallpaper bridging fa
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00640.html (7,941 bytes)
- 88. [TR] sort of funny (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:49:00 -0500
- Heat gun makes it easy to peel and takes most of the gunk with it if you're lucky.
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00668.html (8,286 bytes)
- 89. [TR] TR3 Reverse Lamp (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:40:26 -0500
- Looking good. Is the switch made for outside function? I like the lamp as well. I found a lamp that looked OK at a vw bug catalog. Close to correct period, too. I'll be wiring it up during the holida
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00698.html (7,178 bytes)
- 90. [TR] Christmas presents (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:07:38 -0500
- I did quite well! I got pnuematic tools - a 3 inch cutting wheel and a right angle die grinder! - I got a powder coating gun - just need to find a big *ss oven. I also got a rear view mirror for the
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00749.html (9,675 bytes)
- 91. [TR] [British-cars] Looking for a RHD TR (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:56:27 -0500
- Wonder if he got those wide white walls the old fashioned way? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkcm3rh60p0 I want to red powdercoat the rim and the center of my wires and install stainless steel spoke
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00505.html (10,242 bytes)
- 92. [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:24:58 -0500
- I'm on my second HF one. The first one was part of a kit and was not good. I was a bit more picky and paid more and found the highest torque I could get. The first impact I got from HF was a wimp - T
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00524.html (9,543 bytes)
- 93. [TR] TR2 Mirror (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:37:48 -0500
- That's too funny - I used a ratchet type screwdriver to remove the one to check the thread size for john - and tried to put it back. The rubber buffer was a bit tough to push against - so I just popp
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00576.html (9,201 bytes)
- 94. [TR] Is there a problem with my battery? (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:38:04 -0500
- I think it depends on the charger - I have 2 settings on my cheapo - 6A and 2A - on 6A it always seems like its setting above 2A even after an over night charge. on the 2A setting it's always over an
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00579.html (8,149 bytes)
- 95. [TR] VIN vs Commission number vs Engine number (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:03:12 -0500
- I have good news I think. I finally got the TR2 to the point where I felt I could drive it by DMV for it's inspection that NC requires for older cars prior to giving you the title. Thought this was j
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00582.html (9,108 bytes)
- 96. [TR] TR2 conversion to disc brakes (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:34:52 -0500
- Hi All - I've looked through the archives and have not seen much on this topic. Finally time to get moving on my conversion to disc brakes on the TR2. I have 2 front suspension assemblies that were r
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00612.html (10,110 bytes)
- 97. [TR] Upholstery (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:43:04 -0400
- Was going to start out with a toungue in cheek but just going to say it. Bought vinyl seat kit from trf 15 years ago and they started failing a few years ago. The white piping is going bad at the fle
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00368.html (7,657 bytes)
- 98. [TR] Tr2 or tr3 steering boot install tips anyone? (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:35:24 -0400
- The engine bay is painted and the engine is back in its place. Now to install the boot. The old one was a swollen hard nugget of black goo. Short of using lots of contact cement are there any words o
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00484.html (8,402 bytes)
- 99. [TR] TR 2/3 steering boot - another question. (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:53:03 -0400
- I think that lower hole is for a screw mount for the blanking template if it were a left hand drive car. My old boot covered it fully.
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00492.html (8,323 bytes)
- 100. [TR] Seat belt selection and attachment tr2 (score: 120)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:03:09 -0400
- What are the best options for installing seatbelt in a tr2? No rollbar at this time. I should get them in place before I start joyriding. I owe it to my wife. I have a set of eyebolts from a tr4. So
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00493.html (7,282 bytes)
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