- 1. RE: Summary: TR4 Badge Bar (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:03:12 -0500
- o Finally, my preferred solution: asking for help on the list. Through the assistance of various members I have a bit more collected wisdom and a solution for my own TR4. So Bob, what is that solutio
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- 2. Brake/clutch cylinder inspection criteria (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 16:47:50 -0500
- I need some guidance on how to judge when hydraulic cylinders should be I'm rebuilding all of the hydraulics on my TR4 as part of a switch to silicone fluid. The brakes were working fine before I tor
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- 3. RE: De Vilbiss Air Compressor Settlement (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 13:15:19 -0500
- Got my letter yesterday also. As it turns out, my ever-supportive wife had already given me a very nice air ratchet for Christmas, so I've opted for the mini-rotary tool and hose to round out my air
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- 4. RE: TR4 badge bar / fog light mount (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 16:19:17 -0500
- Can you please share what you learn with the rest of the group. I'm in the same situation, and have been scouring books and web sites to try and figure out how the lamps were originally mounted on T
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- 5. Alternator conversion pulley source (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 13:46:09 -0400
- FWIW, I found a source for the wide pulley for my ongoing conversion to a Delco alternator. The vendor is Quick Start Electric Products (http://www.alternatorparts.com/Alternator_brackets_2.htm). I g
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg00797.html (7,477 bytes)
- 6. Alternator conversion question - indicator light stays on (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 10:02:13 -0400
- I'm in the midst of converting my TR4 to a used Delco 10si alternator that I was given. I've run into a problem, and would like to get some wisdom from the group. The alternator appears to be working
- /html/triumphs/2004-10/msg01126.html (8,377 bytes)
- 7. TR4 alternator debrief/lessons learned (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 17:00:36 -0500
- I just completed the alternator conversion on the TR4, and I though I'd share some lessons learned with the list. My goal was installing a Delco 10SI alternator in a way that would appear as original
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- 8. Fog/driving lamps for TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 20:54:17 -0400
- The recent inquiry about proper aux lamps for the TR6 got me wondering about fog/driving lamps for the TR4. The few pictures I've seen of TR4s with auxillary lights are rally cars with the bumpers re
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- 9. RE: Incorrect auxiliary lights for TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 08:40:41 -0400
- I'm on that same quest. The lamp that I've found that looks closest to being right for the period is the Cibie Tango in a chrome finish, but they ain't cheap at $90 each from Daniel Stern Lighting (
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- 10. WIPAC headlights? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 13:40:12 -0400
- In my quest for upgraded lighting on the TR4, I've stumbled on WIPAC H-4 "quadoptic" conversion kits. Does anyone have direct experience with these, and can you comment on how they compare with Cibie
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- 11. RE: TR6 Broken door stopper hooks (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:08:12 -0400
- The passenger side door on my TR4 had the original metal tabs replaced with what I would call a "rod eye" or "eye bolt". It's a very clean solution. The biggest disadvantage is that it doesn't captur
- /html/triumphs/2004-06/msg01475.html (8,175 bytes)
- 12. RE: TR4 Diecast Model (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:41:58 -0500
- Who's the manufacturer of the model? I've noticed them advertised from several makers Dean Mericas 1965 TR4 1974 2000 GTV -- Hey everyone... I finally received my 1962 red TR4 diecast model that I h
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- 13. RE: TR4 Diecast Model (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:14:15 -0500
- Thanks. I seem to recall the other brand is Revell. They seem to have the same basic line-up of TR4 variants. I wonder if there is any difference? Dean They're made by Jadi (or at least that's what's
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00367.html (7,807 bytes)
- 14. RE: Dependable Auto Shippers (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 07:02:22 -0500
- I'm relocating to Austin from Ann Arbor, and the relocation company uses Dependable. I've never heard of them, and decided to get quotes from car haulers who have some visibility in the classic car c
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- 15. RE: 1998 ROAD AND TRACK (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:56:50 -0500
- That's me! The letter was about a Peter Egan article where he talked about looking at his E-Type and 356 Porsche parked alongside each other in his garage and thinking what a lucky man he was to be a
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- 16. TR4 top update (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2005 22:20:33 -0400
- I thought it would be good to report back on the issues I had with a TR4 convertible top with zippered back window that I purchased recently. As you may recall, I was concerned that the design didn't
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00112.html (7,897 bytes)
- 17. RE: TR4 top update (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 21:51:45 -0400
- I don't think it's much of an engineering challenge - they just put in a zipper and a fabric flap to cover it so it's protected from the weather. The rest of the top doesn't look especially well thou
- /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00155.html (9,869 bytes)
- 18. RE: TR4A Chassis Parts - KN wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 07:08:17 -0400
- I got a set of KN wheels from Moss several years ago for my TR4, fitted with 195/65-15 tires. I'm completely happy with them, and get a lot of unsolcited compliments on how good they look on the TR4.
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- 19. RE: TR4 top questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 07:36:24 -0400
- Hmmm. Interesting details. The rear and front edges of the top are definitely TR4 - it is designed to attach around the cowling trim, and has the metal strips in pockets to fit under the top of the w
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00002.html (10,104 bytes)
- 20. TR4 top question - revisited (score: 1)
- Author: "Dean Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:02:50 -0400
- I'm still trying to sort out the top that I got recently for my TR4, and I'm hoping you folks can help me gain some perspective. What the issue boils down to is a pair of mystery straps that are moun
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00298.html (7,874 bytes)
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