- 1. Re: WD-40 turnover (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:39:53 -0800 (PST)
- Did your engine rebuilder use asembly lube? I'd hope so, and if so, forego using the v. light oils you mention. By all means spin the engine sans plugs to build pressure. If you are hell-bent on put
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00120.html (8,943 bytes)
- 2. RE: TR3 ignition mystery demystifyed (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 19:51:24 -0800 (PST)
- I've had the Allison (now Crane) XR700's in both my TR6's and GT6 (for a while). Many miles/years; zero problems. Truly set and forget... though I still carry the spare distributor in the trunk (old
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01122.html (8,613 bytes)
- 3. Re: tie rod end removal 101 (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:13:13 -0800 (PST)
- I have been removing the front suspension components but seem to have hit an unusual snag yesterday while disconnecting the (passenger side) steering rack. The outer tie rod end (steering rack) will
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00708.html (8,604 bytes)
- 4. Re: TR4 hi-torque starter problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 17:48:04 -0800 (PST)
- I've fitted a hi-torque starter to my completely rebuilt and balanced TR4 engine. When I installed the ring gear on the Aluminum flywheel, I installed it in the correct orientation for a Lucas starte
- /html/triumphs/2005-11/msg00152.html (7,706 bytes)
- 5. Re: Battery Box to Paul-delete (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:13:23 -0700 (PDT)
- Kent, How were you able to mig weld stainless to your firewall? Or is the firewall SS? TIA, Charlie
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00478.html (6,827 bytes)
- 6. Hub felt seals (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 21:07:58 -0700 (PDT)
- I know this has been covered before, but I can't quite get the info I need from the archives. After changing wheel bearings and felt seals on my TR6, I drove it for a few miles then opened it up to
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00432.html (7,881 bytes)
- 7. RE: Hub felt seals (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 08:14:55 -0700 (PDT)
- John, You're right! - that was a typo on my part. The correct seal is CR 13612 type HM21. The cross-reference problem comes where other makers will spec a cross-reference that is a type CR1. The CR1
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00464.html (7,547 bytes)
- 8. Re: a disturbing occurence that needs a solution (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:59:12 -0700 (PDT)
- Has anyone ever removed the rubber hoses and replaced them with fittings and more steel? I'd like to do this to avert any chance of this happening again. What say ye? A good idea? Jack, Rubber is fin
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00850.html (7,771 bytes)
- 9. Fwd: Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:31:01 -0700 (PDT)
- Eric K." <tr3a@xs4al Could I have any luck soldering all those cracks up? Eric, If you're going to repair, not replace I'd smear some fuel resistant goop (silicone or ...) lightly, but thoroughly, ov
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01070.html (8,206 bytes)
- 10. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:12:44 -0700 (PDT)
- Don't use just any silicone. The DPO of my TR3 used silicone on the fuel sender gasket and it softened, swelled and exuded into the tank cloging the fuel system. Get something that is specifically fu
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01074.html (8,655 bytes)
- 11. Re: Fwd: Re: Brake Recommendations for TR4-6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 21:04:42 -0700 (PDT)
- How much do you want to spend and how much are you willing to engineer? The Toyota conversion sounds cool, you can also design your own system using Wilwood components. For a street car I'd check Por
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01087.html (8,879 bytes)
- 12. Pack new wheel bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 14:24:29 -0700 (PDT)
- A mechanic friend advised me that I was quite insane for packing new wheel bearings. He contends that they're ready to go and don't need additional grease until the suggested clean/repack time. I cou
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00197.html (7,433 bytes)
- 13. RE: Pack new wheel bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 16:08:19 -0700 (PDT)
- Many modern cars do come with "unitized" bearings that are pre-lubed. However, Triumphs do not. So I'd say neither of you is insane, but your mechanic friend doesn't know much about Triumphs. Randal
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00201.html (7,977 bytes)
- 14. Rear brake lock up (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 09:55:21 -0700 (PDT)
- My TR6 is locking the right rear under hard braking. I've rebuilt all the hydraulics a few times over the years and added the braided SS lines to the front. I've made up rear SS braided lines but wil
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00738.html (7,156 bytes)
- 15. Re: Rear brake lock up (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 11:50:28 -0700 (PDT)
- Rotors and pads were replaced with rebuilt calipers some hundred of miles ago. Shoes were good last I checked, no leaks. Hard braking is tough to define but I've flogged this same car the same way fo
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00745.html (7,381 bytes)
- 16. Re: Rear brake lock up (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 12:01:28 -0700 (PDT)
- Suspension and steering is fresh (again) and upgraded-all Nylatron bushings, Spax adjustables, comp springs and anti-sway bar. Corner weights w/driver are very good. Frame is straight and in great sh
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00746.html (7,552 bytes)
- 17. Re: TIG Welder (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:43:17 -0800 (PST)
- Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote: I'm just starting to consider buying a TIG welder. Will be looking for the best combination of value and price, for light automotive and shop duty. All sugge
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00333.html (7,654 bytes)
- 18. Re: [TR] Re: 236 mile brand new TR6? (score: 1)
- Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 19:45:19 -0700 (PDT)
- Terry Smith <terryrs@adelphia.net> wrote: How does vinyl do over a thirty year span of time, if it's not nourished? Well, I've a '69 MGB w/rotted leather seats but perfect vinyl. Seems that it'd been
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00032.html (7,745 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TR] Non-BLC; Toes in or out? (score: 1)
- Author: Charlie Schlismann <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:10:13 -0700 (PDT)
- Mark, Toe-in allows side chairs to fit nearly snug against the table w/o interference on our v. similar vintage table (acquired under amazingly similar nefarious circumstances). Consider the chairs w
- /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00621.html (8,746 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TR] Charging gremlins non LBC. (score: 1)
- Author: Charlie Schlismann <racegt6@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 20:58:29 -0800 (PST)
- but speaking from personal experience maybe but expect the worse. '71 Impala, ok battery, about 90 minutes with the headlights on. '65 Ford station wagon, so-so battery, 45 minutes with the headligh
- /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00614.html (11,185 bytes)
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