- 21. Re: [TR] drill bits (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:43:16 -0500
- Anything is better than nothing. Even soapy water. I use WD40 because it is in a handy aerosol can but extra virgin olive oil smells better. So does peanut oil. Tapmatic smells awful and the original
- /html/triumphs/2008-12/msg00341.html (8,645 bytes)
- 22. Re: [TR] drill bits (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:58:58 -0500
- Could be. The remote Lucas ignition box contains a secret, though. the box contains a low-cost GM ignition module. Hints at <http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html> Look around on the web or
- /html/triumphs/2008-12/msg00352.html (9,099 bytes)
- 23. Re: [TR] Flywheel lightening (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:02:04 -0500
- So here's a thought: The substitute web page says that the GM module is grounded to the inside of the Lucas box which is then grounded to the body. What if the ground connection between the GM modul
- /html/triumphs/2008-12/msg00353.html (7,766 bytes)
- 24. Re: [TR] Spit: Lucas electronic ignition (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:40:31 -0500
- Wha'?? Whoa, it's December already!! The truth is, John, it's been an exhausting season for at least some places this side of The Pond. Some of us are still shoveling snow from last week, some are st
- /html/triumphs/2008-12/msg00375.html (8,593 bytes)
- 25. Re: [TR] Brake Bleeding Process (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:09:14 -0500
- Joe (B); Everyone I know has replaced the original sagging bags of rot with visors that have the inside corner pressed flat. I put about 20,000 miles on the car since I installed them and they seem t
- /html/triumphs/2009-01/msg00291.html (7,957 bytes)
- 26. Re: [TR] lightening flywheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:48:51 -0500
- That was a bargain compared to the TR4 that sold at auction for $97,200! Auction fever cause these high prices? Hard to imagine paying that much for a car and not being able to really check it out ve
- /html/triumphs/2009-01/msg00445.html (8,548 bytes)
- 27. Re: [TR] Front license plates (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:15:49 -0500
- What butterfly museum? That was my obtuse reference, mariposa is Spanish for butterfly. Been a while since I've been there, but I've visited several times and have never seen any real crowding. Of co
- /html/triumphs/2009-02/msg00110.html (7,225 bytes)
- 28. Re: [TR] Auto insurance claims. (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:15:42 -0500
- That is amazing John! It took Triumph the same amount of time to make a gear as it does for me to destroy it! :) Joe Casting my mind back to my Apprentice days (early 60's) the gear cutting machines
- /html/triumphs/2009-02/msg00170.html (7,572 bytes)
- 29. Re: [TR] >>NASS Aluminum shrinking (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:36:47 -0500
- The list I have is: A/C Delco PFL400A Purolator Pure-One PL20195 Mobil 1 M1209, Motorcraft FL400S, A.C. Delco PF56 FRAM PH3600 Motorcraft FL400 Purolator L20195 Wix 51516 NAPA 1516 Hastings LF134,13
- /html/triumphs/2009-02/msg00203.html (8,960 bytes)
- 30. Re: [TR] VIN tag rivets (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:38:32 -0400
- Here is a good place to ask that question: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=181 You'll have to sign up, but there are a lot of car guys here. I wish the list would move over to th
- /html/triumphs/2009-04/msg00446.html (7,866 bytes)
- 31. Re: [TR] Master Cylinder help part II - PDWA (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:24:09 -0400
- Just a quick question concerning painting a car with cage nuts. Is there a quick way to keep them clean? I'd thought of sticking que tips into each hole to keep them clean but that could get gummy an
- /html/triumphs/2009-05/msg00001.html (8,930 bytes)
- 32. Re: [TR] oil pressure with synthetic oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 06 May 2009 05:32:00 -0400
- Dave, I don't think any TR4A ever had a push to release handle fitted originally. What does a TR 250 have? JVV -- Original Message -- From: <Dave1massey@cs.com> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net> Sent: Tu
- /html/triumphs/2009-05/msg00083.html (9,296 bytes)
- 33. Re: [TR] Stay away from California! (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 14:03:45 -0400
- Your thought about checking power at the relay is a good place to start. With the key in the run position and the OD lever engaged you should have power at the purple/yellow wire on the relay. If yo
- /html/triumphs/2009-05/msg00232.html (7,688 bytes)
- 34. Re: [TR] Carlisle Import (score: 1)
- Author: Nolan <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 22:48:59 -0400
- Thanks for loading us up with that image. Perhaps Mark should require pants be worn on this list. Geo Underwear? Huh! Amateurs. David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO **An Excellent Credit Sco
- /html/triumphs/2009-05/msg00334.html (8,467 bytes)
- 35. Re: [TR] Useful info...penetrating oils and their effectiveness (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:42:48 -0400
- I actually have a picture of Frank's wiring diagram on my site http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/FrankFisher.htm It's in full color and looks to be about the size of a TR3 trunk. It's about 1/2 down th
- /html/triumphs/2009-06/msg00038.html (9,881 bytes)
- 36. Re: [TR] 1980 Spit: vacuum retard (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:20:05 -0400
- I'm looking at removing both of the broken-off windshield mounting bolts (that hold the w/s stanchion to the body). Any suggestions beyond PBblaster? Somebody said to use ATF (surely not automatic tr
- /html/triumphs/2009-06/msg00044.html (7,875 bytes)
- 37. Re: [TR] Wire Wheel Balancing (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:29:21 -0400
- I've been trying to talk Larry Young (no relation) into making a "hot street" cam for the TR2-4 ever since I started hearing about how well his cams do on the track. He has now agreed that if he gets
- /html/triumphs/2009-06/msg00191.html (7,108 bytes)
- 38. Re: [TR] Re-use of old brake linings (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:38:17 -0400
- Heres the link to Don Elliots oil pump article: http://www.torontotriumph.com/suite/list/news.php?id=11 Jim and the 1962 TR4 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://ww
- /html/triumphs/2009-09/msg00047.html (7,074 bytes)
- 39. Re: [TR] Static Timing (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:38:11 -0400
- Go to the experts. Look for a tack shop or saddle maker and consult with them. In a pinch a local Farm and Fleet or Tractor Supply outlet may have something that will work. Skip the leather care prod
- /html/triumphs/2009-09/msg00151.html (8,597 bytes)
- 40. Re: [TR] Off-topic -deadly floormats? (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:33:45 -0400
- I agree; first place I'd look. A simple test, worth doing at every tune-up IMO, is to use your DMM to measure the resistance from the terminal inside the cap to the connector for the spark plug (cap
- /html/triumphs/2009-09/msg00285.html (9,056 bytes)
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