- 181. RE: Vent Knob removal (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 12:49:39 -0800
- Working from memory, there is a bellcrank in the center, with the pivot mounted underneath at the front. The two screws that hold the pivot mount go in from the top in the area immediately in front
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00600.html (7,810 bytes)
- 182. RE: compression ratios, su's and other stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:40:41 -0800
- Ted, I either disagree, or I don't understand what you're saying. The formula is right, but to get the right answer, V1 has to be the swept volume, and V2 has to be the unswept volume. If for exampl
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00605.html (8,521 bytes)
- 183. RE: Intake Manifold Polishing (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 14:29:47 -0800
- If the engine is otherwise stock, IMO you won't notice any difference one way or the other. Make sure there are no sudden steps (which usually isn't a problem) and let it go at that. If you really w
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00623.html (8,225 bytes)
- 184. RE: Intake Manifold Polishing (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 17:45:19 -0800
- FWIW, the earlier cars also have manifold heat ... it just isn't as well controlled as the water-heated manifolds used on (some) later model cars. On the early models, the intake manifold is bolted
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00626.html (8,080 bytes)
- 185. RE: E-Bay (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 11:17:40 -0800
- Correct link : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2408301104 Fred, are the seals from VB actually 'Pioneer Weston' brand ?? <g> Randall /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00651.html (7,587 bytes)
- 186. RE: Its Spring - Where will all of the East shows be? (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 14:25:21 -0800
- LeRoy, it's a bit of a drive but I would definitely suggest attending the Summer Party at TRF (Armagh, PA) this summer, August 7-10. They are combining 3 large yearly events, which should make it ea
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00658.html (7,424 bytes)
- 187. RE: Seals in general (Re: E-Bay) (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 16:16:50 -0800
- Yes, absolutely! It helps to have them enclosed in a sealed bag, but it's always a risk with NOS parts. There's also the problem that the components added to modern gasoline (in the US) to reduce emi
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00660.html (7,357 bytes)
- 188. RE: Spitfire - one carb too rich (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 20:56:24 -0800
- Have you checked the actual fuel level for the rear carb ? A leaking float valve will do this. Not sure if this applies to HS2, but on an H2 the jet itself can wear if the needle wasn't properly cen
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00667.html (7,862 bytes)
- 189. RE: Pedal Stop...misc info (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 08:10:25 -0800
- Not really. It in effect only limits the upward travel of the pedal; and it has to be set so there is some free play in the pushrod to the MC or pressure will build up in the system. Do you know tha
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00673.html (8,020 bytes)
- 190. RE: Back in the saddle again... (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 08:44:28 -0800
- At light loads (ie cruising), the spark needs to be advanced for optimum fuel economy and power. The pressure in the cylinder is lower, which means the flame front moves slower, and so it has to be
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00675.html (9,662 bytes)
- 191. RE: PART IN NEED (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:03:18 -0800
- Available new from TRF, 609317, $39.95 in the 2002 price list. Randall /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/a
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00677.html (6,755 bytes)
- 192. eBay seller bashing (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:01:17 -0800
- Ok, as long as we're pointing out deceptive auctions, how about this one ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2408406938 It's not complete (missing OD switches/plugs), is not suitable
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00678.html (7,124 bytes)
- 193. RE: eBay seller bashing (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 13:39:07 -0800
- The top cover for the 3-synchro "crash box" has the fork for reverse near the center of the side of the opening. The 4-synchro boxes take a different reverse fork, and it almost hits the corner of t
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00688.html (7,721 bytes)
- 194. RE: TR3 Radiator cap (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 19:51:42 -0800
- Don't forget, the original radiator takes a special "long reach" cap. AFAIK they are only available in 4 psi versions (as original). Don't be tempted by that Stant listing that shows a 7 psi cap for
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00707.html (7,221 bytes)
- 195. RE: Rotating rear view mirror doesn't help (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 20:00:07 -0800
- Gary, I noticed an original (early) mirror in the parts bin today and took a look at it. The stem just before the ball is parallel to the base, which would put it horizontal when installed on the car
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00708.html (7,418 bytes)
- 196. RE: TR3 not starting (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 08:09:17 -0800
- Jesse, if it won't fire on ether, then either the plugs are so wet with fuel they won't fire, or there is some other ignition problem. (Well, assuming of course you haven't broken a timing chain or
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00718.html (7,370 bytes)
- 197. RE: Steering Box Adjustments (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 13:31:25 -0800
- Welcome to the list, Bill! It can, but IMO it's easier to remove the linkage and do it on the bench. Once you've got the silentblocs loose from the Pitman and idler arms, you only need remove the ti
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00727.html (8,645 bytes)
- 198. RE: SB708 - Of Interest to California Listers... not quite so long and at least some LBC content (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 13:36:47 -0800
- Just to be clear, there are no "masses of additional bureaucracy". The underlying law has been implemented for many years in California; smog inspections are every bit as much a part of life here as
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00728.html (7,961 bytes)
- 199. RE: SB708 - Of Interest to California Listers... not quite so long and at lea... (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 22:53:00 -0800
- No, but that wasn't my point. Anyone capable of keeping a 30 year old car on the road for over 12,000 miles/year is also perfectly capable of disconnecting the speedo for a few months every two year
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00752.html (7,643 bytes)
- 200. RE: SB708 - Of Interest to California Listers... not quite so long and at le... (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 23:28:36 -0800
- Yes, but we're talking about cars made 30 years ago, when such things were very uncommon. Yes, mostly (although many of mine have broken before rolling over twice). But the law doesn't assume they a
- /html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00754.html (8,414 bytes)
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