- 21. [TR] What do you think is painted on the side of TSF52E block? (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:39:55 +0000 (GMT)
- The issue of mysterious ad-hoc codes painted on cylinder blocks has arisen on many occasions over the years since I've been on this list. Usually, they were of very short run duration - sometimes jus
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00033.html (10,998 bytes)
- 22. [TR] British car keys, letters ? FNR Possibly Ford/N?/Rootes? MRN.. Morris/Rootes/Numbered? (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:00:59 +0000 (GMT)
- Hi, Pete B As a very young greenhorn Apprentice at Jaguar (1962-65), I well remember the Wilmot Breedon 'key box' alongside the Final Finish line that was 'stuffed' with WB keys that spanned an enorm
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00194.html (11,850 bytes)
- 23. [TR] Morgan Factory in Malvern - Advice Needed. No Triumph Content (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:27:36 +0000 (GMT)
- I'm told (on reliable authority) that the local inhabitants will happily give visitors pronounciation lessons. Jonmac ________________________________ From: Randall <tr3driver at ca.rr.com> To: trium
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00251.html (10,747 bytes)
- 24. [TR] Dome oil (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:05:48 +0000 (GMT)
- My factory manual is quite specific on using 20W/50 engine oil for both Strombergs and SU. I've experimented in the past with various oils and grades but always returned to 20/50. Jonmac ____________
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00399.html (8,885 bytes)
- 25. [TR] Lucas Batt Cap screws (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:28:36 +0000 (GMT)
- The factory used a simple cheese head drive screw - about a #8 1/2" Battery posts were already pre-drilled (as were all of them in Europe) 30+ years ago. Jonmac ________________________________ From:
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00414.html (8,941 bytes)
- 26. [TR] TR3A horn bracket finish originality question (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 09:56:25 +0100 (BST)
- Dave Memory tells me the Lucas windtone horn (ear lobe type trumpet and domed top) that was production fit on TR sidescreeners, Vanguard, Ensign, Leyland 15 and 20, had an integral black bracket as s
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00042.html (8,909 bytes)
- 27. [TR] Early TR4 lens question (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:19:20 +0100 (BST)
- Probably came about when Aston Martin started using the same lens assembly on the DB4. John http://standard-triumph-books.co.uk triumphs at autox.team.net; spook01 at comcast.net 3:09 lenses, the "ri
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00070.html (10,003 bytes)
- 28. [TR] Rostyle Wheel Covers (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:08:19 +0100 (BST)
- Chip You couldn't have come to a better place. I've got no less than 13 of the damned things - all in immaculate condition. I'd be more than happy to make a set available but unfortunately you'll hav
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00187.html (8,983 bytes)
- 29. [TR] Different TR3/3A/3B hubcap globe styles? (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:40:34 +0100 (BST)
- Oh, gawd, where did my memory go? Let's put it this way. The factory parts operation sold Triumph World emblems as accessories, though whether any made it stateside is anyone's guess. When my GT6 Mk
- /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00254.html (13,594 bytes)
- 30. [TR] so off topic its rediculous (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Sat, 12 May 2012 22:32:39 +0100 (BST)
- Disagree, Dave. Whatever music anyone chooses to play in their Triumph is surely on-topic? Go to YouTube and dial in 'C'est pas de l'amour' by Goldman Fredericks Jones or 'MaryLou' by Danyel Gerard.
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00128.html (11,315 bytes)
- 31. [TR] Close ratio TR 4-6 gearbox?? (score: 182)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 22:32:35 +0100 (BST)
- Try Jigsaw Racing and the Triumph Dolomite Club - both in UK. Mark at Jigsaw has a raft of stuff and the club itself has several people running parts schemes Jonmac 4 speed gear box with the Dolomite
- /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00320.html (10,242 bytes)
- 32. [TR] Handbrake warning light (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 23:12:48 +0000 (GMT)
- Handbrake warning lights were normal factory fit progressively on all Standard-Triumph saloon cars from 1965 onwards, with the Triumph 1300 fwd, though the Triumph 2000 of 1962 onwards may also be el
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00448.html (8,072 bytes)
- 33. [TR] Handbrake warning light (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:45:26 +0000 (GMT)
- Hi, Randall Too many painful memories of driving sidescreen TR's and that stupidly positioned handbrake! As some may know, it was in the same location on RHD cars and became agonisingly painful on th
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00464.html (8,699 bytes)
- 34. [TR] Hemmings says nice things about a certain Stag (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:01:53 +0000 (GMT)
- Listers, Earlier this week, I received a friendly email from Dave LaChance, Assistant Editor of Hemmings magazine. It included a link to Hemming's blogsite and says some very nice things about a cert
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00619.html (8,781 bytes)
- 35. [TR] Mystery Smoke Update (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:36:37 +0000 (GMT)
- Alex As usual, Randall has given some excellent advice which is all worth following through. This comment is something of a long-shot but if you get to removing the cylinder head, I'd recommend havin
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00661.html (9,367 bytes)
- 36. [TR] Calling Jeff 'Cosmo' Kramer (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:33:54 +0000 (GMT)
- Could Jeff contact me off-list please at this address? Jonmac http://standard-triumph-books.co.uk
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00729.html (6,909 bytes)
- 37. [TR] TRs at Auction (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:23:33 +0000 (GMT)
- One feature of Standard-Triumph's Swiss importer was that he had a true penchant for all TR models and followed a policy of intentionally restricting supply to force up prices. Equally, he tended to
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00509.html (10,093 bytes)
- 38. [TR] TR3 Backup Light (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:18:40 +0000 (GMT)
- was not only what the some Absolutely no apologies needed, Randall. If I write something in the wee hours now, even I can't understand it - let alone anyone else. Sorry worry not it at http://tinyurl
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00614.html (10,430 bytes)
- 39. [TR] Carburetor cleaner? (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:40:41 +0000 (GMT)
- A clean half inch paintbrush, an old roasting tin and the container half full of central heating oil - or diesel, all helps to lubricate stiff fasteners. Finish off with compressed air. Simples Jonma
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00627.html (8,597 bytes)
- 40. [TR] Christmas in Coventry - 2011 style (score: 172)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:03:14 +0000 (GMT)
- Just to wish all of you a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful 2012. Last night, I came home from the other side of Coventry and decided to do a little detour to the former factory site to see what wa
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00694.html (8,761 bytes)
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