- 21. [TR] Lucas Starter Slip (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:09:16 -0500 (EST)
- More likely it is the rubber coupler in the starter motor itself. Unless you are going for concours points you might consider a gear reduction drive. Most folks who have switched over will never go b
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00437.html (7,701 bytes)
- 22. [TR] Cable fabrication (score: 294)
- Author: dave1massey at cs.com (dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:50:28 -0400 (EDT)
- Chris, check your local hardware store in the chain and cable section. You can get crimp-on connectors for steel cable of various sizes. These are for fastening the ends of cables together forming lo
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00451.html (8,461 bytes)
- 23. [TR] heavy (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:08:09 -0400 (EDT)
- The tops of the struts and cup washers should never turn. There is a thrust washer between the upper spring pan and the cone spacer. If the tops are turning the thrust washer isn't. There is also a s
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00553.html (8,496 bytes)
- 24. [TR] Wanted: Hathaway or Hunter kit car for TR Chassis (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:47:40 -0400 (EDT)
- Have you considered an Ambro? Joe can help you out there. Looks more like a Lola GT. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00625.html (8,280 bytes)
- 25. [TR] Hathaway/Hunter (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:14:00 -0400 (EDT)
- Cool. Kind of like the love child of an XK Jag and a Morgan. Good luck Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00630.html (8,116 bytes)
- 26. [TR] silicon or regular brake fluic (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:05:16 -0400 (EDT)
- If your braking system is new stem to stern I recommend DOT5 (silicone). I redid my TR6 back in 1996 and put in silicone at that time. This winter I had to actually bleed the system for the first tim
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00649.html (9,267 bytes)
- 27. [TR] TR3 Gearbox Oil (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 09:34:30 -0400 (EDT)
- Saludo, Guido. This issue of oil ratings can be confusing. The TR3 specified SAE 30W engine oil. The later models called for 90W hypoid gear oil. The viscosity rating of engine oil is performed at di
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00219.html (9,146 bytes)
- 28. [TR] PDWA valve (score: 294)
- Author: dave1massey at cs.com (dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:53:32 -0400 (EDT)
- No. The shuttle itself has a seal at each end where it enters the pressure chamber on either side. In between it is open to atmosphere. If you get fluid leaking from the switch the PDWA needs new sea
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00303.html (7,688 bytes)
- 29. [TR] Anniversary (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:57:00 -0400 (EDT)
- That Innertron thing is just a passing fad. Never last. Congratulations, Mark. You made this work and you made it last this long. Thanks Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00309.html (7,633 bytes)
- 30. [TR] TR3A overdrive difficult to engage (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:57:32 -0400 (EDT)
- I would check the adjustment of the lever. It might be set at a borderline position and just a little bit more is what it needs to operate. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00385.html (9,257 bytes)
- 31. [TR] Snow Out (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:05:59 -0400 (EDT)
- But be sure to bring your snow shovel. You'll need it to swat all the bugs. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00392.html (8,145 bytes)
- 32. [TR] Oil light (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:38:19 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi, Ronnie, Two possible reasons: 1) Switch gone bad 2) low oil pressure. The thing to do now is to hook up an oil pressure gauge (does a GT6 have a gauge?) and see what the pressure is at idle. I ha
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00261.html (8,486 bytes)
- 33. [TR] I finally did it (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 15:18:38 -0400 (EDT)
- That would be an early TR4 unit. From before they switched to flat glass. Try Moss motors or call TRF. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00269.html (8,533 bytes)
- 34. [TR] I finally did it (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 08:01:31 -0400 (EDT)
- Indeed. You will also need the sending unit and the wiring, too. The voltage stabilizer, whether store bought or home grown, needs a good ground. Grounding it to the back of the gauge (as is typicall
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00280.html (8,684 bytes)
- 35. [TR] TR250 problem (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 08:37:03 -0400 (EDT)
- Check the easy stuff first. The easiest is to check if the tank is venting properly. Open the cas cap. If you get a big rush of air, there's your problem. Check the lines to/from the charcoal caniste
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00326.html (9,153 bytes)
- 36. [TR] Napa Oil Filter (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 08:01:39 -0400 (EDT)
- I use the FL400 or its variants. Same filter used on the Ford Taurus in the 80's and 90's. No issues after 16 years and many thousands of miles. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00338.html (7,294 bytes)
- 37. [TR] BAck again - and with a question (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:55:49 -0400 (EDT)
- I thought vapor lock was starvation due to the fact that the fuel pump can't pump vapor. You may have issues with the float valves in the carb. Does it make any difference if the tank is full vs. nea
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00680.html (9,315 bytes)
- 38. [TR] rust removers recommendations (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:28:22 -0400 (EDT)
- What type are you looking for? The two main types are the chelate that bonds with iron oxide much more quickly than iron or steel effectively removing the rust from a metal part with little or no eff
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00741.html (10,145 bytes)
- 39. [TR] rust removers recommendations (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:49:04 -0400 (EDT)
- Depends on the application. No worries of you are going to paint. If you are going to powder coat, maybe not. If you are going to zinc plate, that's a real issue. If it is a machine part (as opposed
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00753.html (9,783 bytes)
- 40. [TR] rust removers recommendations (score: 294)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:55:49 -0400 (EDT)
- And we have hydrochloric acid in our stomachs, that doesn't mean I want laboratory grade acid splashing on my skin or eyes. This is a case where the solution to pollution is dilution. Most domestic w
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00755.html (9,881 bytes)
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