- 41. RE: [TR] Parts Tumbler (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:59:10 -0600
- Hi Roger, I just bought Eastwoods largest vibratory tumbler to replace my first one I got from Harbor Freight. Its true that to obtain best results on steel with their "Dry Shine" corncob based polis
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00052.html (8,423 bytes)
- 42. [TR] Automotive relays (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:52:02 -0600
- I have found some 40 Amp rated automotive relays and am wondering if they are of any use in my TR8. My question is, do all five terminal, 12 volt relays with this base have equivalent contact arrange
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00031.html (7,048 bytes)
- 43. [TR] RE: [Wedge] Automotive relays (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 15:17:33 -0600
- Thanks to everyone who responded to my question on relays. The relays I have found did not have any diagram on them but the terminals were marked 85, 86, 30, 87, and 87a like most of you suggested. T
- /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00054.html (7,406 bytes)
- 44. RE: [TR] Seat Belts for the TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 15:44:36 -0500
- I too have put the Securon 500/30 seat belts in my TR6. The difference was in the length of the receiver stalk. Mine fit and function very well. No regrets. Greg Gelhar 1973 TR6 1980 TR8 Osseo, MN Ka
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00053.html (7,710 bytes)
- 45. RE: [TR] Inertia seat belt and roll bar installation conflict (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 16:39:37 -0500
- Hi Jeff, I replaced the seatbelts in my 73 TR6 with those from Securon. The distance between the new inertia reels is 28 1/2 inches. Would that help? Greg Gelhar 1973 TR6 1980 TR8 Osseo, MN == This l
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00363.html (7,468 bytes)
- 46. RE: [TR] spring compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 06:54:18 -0500
- Hi Jim, In my experience when working on the front suspension, the internal type works well. When working on the rear suspension, I have not needed to use a compressor to remove the springs. An inter
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00376.html (6,882 bytes)
- 47. [TR] Hood Latch (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 16:02:36 -0500
- To All, I have replaced the firewall mounted hood latch on my TR6 with a nicer one from another car. Now while driving, the hood will come unlatched over time. When I replaced the latch I lowered the
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00388.html (6,688 bytes)
- 48. RE: [TR] Oil line failure (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 16:18:32 -0500
- That is a fantastic addition to the carry along tool kit. I intend to add one to mine. Just one question. . . . What is the thread size of the plug? Greg Gelhar 1973 TR6 1980 TR8 Osseo, MN someone i
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00446.html (8,316 bytes)
- 49. [TR] 6 cylinder valve adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 16:27:20 -0500
- I answered Bill Pugh's question about the rule of 13 when adjusting the valve rocker clearance on the TR6 engine. That was on the Six Pack list. Here it is again for the rest of you. There was a grea
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00529.html (8,092 bytes)
- 50. RE: [TR] front seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 16:54:14 -0500
- Hi Jim, The felt is to the center of the car. It rides against the vertical link. Most of the new seals are thick enough to interfere with the bearing preload setting. remember to lubricate the felt.
- /html/triumphs/2007-05/msg00549.html (7,082 bytes)
- 51. RE: [TR] Brake pulling right - rear left cylinder? (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 22:43:55 -0500
- Hi Pat, Just a thought. Raise the front of the car and try to turn each wheel. Make sure they both turn freely. Second, check to see that both wheels brakes are actually working. If for some reason o
- /html/triumphs/2007-06/msg00029.html (7,333 bytes)
- 52. RE: [TR] Bulb Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:50:27 -0500
- lead That style bulb has an indexed (offset holding pins) double contact bayonet base. If you hold the bulb sideways by the glass portion to the right with the holding pins showing on the sides, the
- /html/triumphs/2007-06/msg00594.html (6,844 bytes)
- 53. Re: [TR] Winter Storage (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 15:53:51 -0500
- Here is what I have been doing for the last fifteen years with great success. My cars are stored in my unheated garage but I make sure to put one of those cheap blue tarps under each car in addition
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00047.html (8,368 bytes)
- 54. Re: [TR] Battery size (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 16:22:01 -0500
- When you select your new battery, don't forget about the battery hold down bar. It's the two hold down J-rods the battery has to fit between. Don't ask how I found that out. Greg Gelhar 1973 TR6 198
- /html/triumphs/2007-09/msg00158.html (7,375 bytes)
- 55. Re: [TR] Spitfire battery tray for a TR3? (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:07:34 -0500
- Hi Paul, Looking in the British Victoria TR2/3/4 catalog, theirs does not have the slots and simply fits between the hold down brackets. If the battery tray you are watching fits between the brackets
- /html/triumphs/2007-10/msg00405.html (7,924 bytes)
- 56. Re: [TR] TR3A fuel gauge brass nuts (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:38:31 -0600
- I'm going on memory here, but I believe those are 8-36 threads. The guy running the tool & die shop where I used to work had the right thread tap and re-did some 6-32 nuts for me. That might be an o
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00237.html (7,679 bytes)
- 57. Re: [TR] TR3A fuel gauge brass nuts (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:50:37 -0600
- Does your thread gauge have an 18 threads per inch blade? If it does, you can use it to check for 36 TPI. Just look for each tooth of the 18 TPI blade to match every other thread on the screw. Greg
- /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00267.html (7,980 bytes)
- 58. [TR] TR3 in PDF (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 10:49:54 -0600
- To All, Does anyone know where, on the internet, I might find a two dimensional side view of a TR3. I'm looking for the type of drawing that would be in a Bentley service manual. If someone on this l
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00018.html (6,612 bytes)
- 59. Re: [TR] Fuel Pump rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:00:15 -0600
- Hi Roger, I wrote an article for my local club newsletter describing the rebuild process for a TR6 fuel pump. I have attempted to put some of the pictures at http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa68/g
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00104.html (7,829 bytes)
- 60. [TR] Hobby time (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:17:35 -0600
- A while back, I asked for some PDF drawings from various Bentley manuals. Have a look and see what I made using them. I did not save the names of those who sent me drawings, so I've put them here for
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00366.html (7,255 bytes)
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