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41. Re: [TR] Spen King has died (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:05:23 +0000 (GMT); Jim, I use alcohol and brake cleaner + compressed air not mineral spirits. I don't want any residue from the spirits to get to the seals etc. You can get cans of break parts cleaner from auto parts s; /html/triumphs/2010-07/msg00001.html (8,829 bytes)
42. Re: [TR] lending cars? (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 13:36:37 -0700 (PDT); That's a good one, Mark. Personally, I prefer to adjust the valves with the engine NOT running. I find it's much easier to get the feeler gauge in, when the engine is stationary.... All in good humou; /html/triumphs/2010-07/msg00083.html (8,883 bytes)
43. Re: [TR] TR6 Hardtop Glass (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 15:16:13 +0000 (GMT); I would really advise this as a bad solution myself. I have been looking for a gas smell ever since I bought by 72 Triumph TR6 from the original owner. If I ever figure out what it is, I will let you; /html/triumphs/2010-07/msg00127.html (8,130 bytes)
44. Re: [TR] Gas tank filler cap orientation (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 21:54:52 +0000 (GMT); Just quick couple of things I learned along the way on this. It's critical to get the pulleys lined up just right and to stabilize the bottom bolt, or else the top bracket will vibrate and crack thro; /html/triumphs/2010-07/msg00190.html (9,260 bytes)
45. Re: [TR] TR Engine Blocks (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:58:16 -0700 (PDT); Thanks everyone for the fan info. I have e-mailed Moss to ask if the 13 blade TR6 fan will work with the conversion on a TR3A, but to me that's way too much air for this engine to move. In the meanti; /html/triumphs/2010-07/msg00329.html (8,945 bytes)
46. Re: [TR] TR Engine Blocks (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:36:27 +0000 (GMT); TRiumphs would do better than this TRabant... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B7H2sU2kF4 Brian _______________________________________________ Triumphs@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/dona; /html/triumphs/2010-07/msg00332.html (11,402 bytes)
47. Re: [TR] Squealing front brakes on TR3 after running for a while (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:14:23 +0000 (GMT); Contact the fellow below if interested. mjb. I have 2 factory TR6 hardtops for sale if interested please contact off list. Ken _______________________________________________ Triumphs@autox.team.net; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00095.html (7,102 bytes)
48. Re: [TR] Help needed! (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 21:03:24 +0000 (GMT); It was the heavy, metal fan itself that needed to be balanced (in some cases anyway, mine seemed to be OK without any weights). The motor is still balanced without it; and presumably the lightweight; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00125.html (9,883 bytes)
49. Re: [TR] Trivia alertTriumph in advertising (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:35:05 +0000 (GMT); It's been 21 years now since I first joined the list (then the SOL list...) and though I've always just been a lurker, it seems a bit odd that over half of my life I've been a member of some sort of; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00188.html (9,497 bytes)
50. Re: [TR] Tractor anyone? (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:40:27 +0000 (GMT); I am 'routing' the pipes with soft copper with the mc's in place before I bend the steel. Thanks for the suggestion - I was dead square on the bolt. I think I will at least remove the brake mc when d; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00301.html (8,495 bytes)
51. Re: [TR] TR3 Oil guage line. (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:02:44 +0000 (GMT); I bought mine from Moss and it was standard off the shelf. The problem, as you noted is it is too long for what was what I believe original and in any case to fit properly. So, I went to a performan; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00323.html (8,015 bytes)
52. Re: [TR] Quieting Facet Fuel Pumps (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:27:03 +0000 (GMT); for those people running an S2 cam or equivalent in a tr-6 (head not skimmed no other changes) what is your timing set at? also can a carb be set too rich even if spark plugs show good light brown/ta; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00324.html (9,556 bytes)
53. Re: [TR] Tr3a starters (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:16:37 +0000 (GMT); Glad to hear you are mostly ok. I am guilty of driving too fast in heavy rain (just ask my wife) - I'll take this as a wake up call. Thanks for sharing. ______________________________________________; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00366.html (11,347 bytes)
54. Re: [TR] use of overdrive (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:23:15 -0700 (PDT); Me too, with the caveat that I've seen some empty messages from other people (tho perhaps that was on a different Team.Net list). Has anyone actually heard from Fred? -- Randall ____________________; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00475.html (9,314 bytes)
55. Re: [TR] use of overdrive (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:28:46 +0000 (GMT); Which is reasonably similar to the factory setup, assuming the connectors on the carbs lead to manifold vacuum. Sounds to me like it's due for rings. That's really the problem with the factory PCV s; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00517.html (9,593 bytes)
56. Re: [TR] Secret to longevity (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:46:00 +0000 (GMT); Does anyone know if there is a supplier for the chrome bexzels for the Lucas switches/ignition? I see lots of tools to remove them these days, but no bezels...thanks Dave Willner, PA 59 TR3A 70 MGB 7; /html/triumphs/2010-08/msg00560.html (8,795 bytes)
57. Re: [TR] Fw: ATLAS/TRIUMPH VAN IN CANADA---USA (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:29:48 +0100 (BST); Well, my momma said I was the only hell she ever raised .... _______________________________________________ Triumphs@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation; /html/triumphs/2010-10/msg00065.html (9,938 bytes)
58. Re: [TR] Fw: ATLAS/TRIUMPH VAN IN CANADA---USA (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 12:34:01 +0100 (BST); ISTR that the SU carb dampers need 20 weight oil. I've been using ATF for years. At one time I used some Penrite Oil (or something like that) that MOSS was selling. The plastic container split and le; /html/triumphs/2010-10/msg00100.html (7,662 bytes)
59. [TR] VTR @ Jekyll Island = Awards (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 00:12:37 +0000 (GMT); FWIW -- not all stock pumps are created equal. I have seen (and used) some where the vanes are much shallower than were on the original pumps and the repros seemed likely to move less coolant. There; /html/triumphs/2010-11/msg00036.html (6,945 bytes)
60. Re: [TR] another view.......... of hay bales (score: 1): Author: John Macartney <macartney.john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:18:32 +0000 (GMT); I use two techniques (or did, when I was using a top <G>). One is to leave the "dog legs" collapsed while fastening all the snaps, then pull them into place while standing outside the car (being car; /html/triumphs/2010-11/msg00170.html (9,138 bytes)

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