- 1. Re: Most Dangerous Tool (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:44:05 EST
- I recently lost a good friend and respected family physician who was working on his classic Mustang in the mechanic's pit in his garage. He must have accidentally disconnected the gas line to the gas
- /html/triumphs/2004-12/msg01299.html (9,428 bytes)
- 2. TR6 fender label (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:28:17 EST
- Hi folks. I'm doing a body off restoration of a 75 TR6 and plan on repainting the entire body including the engine compartment. There is a yellow sticker on the inner wall of the driver's side fender
- /html/triumphs/2004-11/msg00927.html (7,027 bytes)
- 3. differential hubs need new seals (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 22:58:50 EST
- Hi folks, The differential hubs from my TR6 need new seals. Anyone know of a shop that can disassemble them and install the seals? Apple Hydralics said they don't do them and recommended calling Road
- /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00083.html (7,132 bytes)
- 4. oil filter question (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 09:02:16 EDT
- Hi folks, I recently purchased a Flotec spin on oil filter adaptor for my TR6. The filter they recommend is a Fram PH9A or equivalent. I went to the local Advance Auto Parts store and they had no lis
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00114.html (6,713 bytes)
- 5. Looking for a camshaft locating plate (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 09:19:20 EDT
- Hi again, I'm looking for a camshaft locating plate (Moss # 838-035 or TRF# 105114)? Anyone know of a domestic source that might have it in stock? Both of the above have it on backorder. I have e-mai
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg00115.html (6,709 bytes)
- 6. engine rebuild parts advice (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:35:53 EDT
- Hi Folks, When last I posted on the list, my engine in my 75 TR6 was frozen and in need of a rebuild. I've since had the motor torn down and found the #3 cylinder rings were corroded to the cylinder
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00824.html (7,676 bytes)
- 7. Looking for a headlight bucket (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 09:20:27 EDT
- I am looking for a passenger side inner headlight bucket for a 75 TR6. This is the bullet shaped inner bucket that mounts to the wing and accepts the headlight assembly. This doesn't seem to be a par
- /html/triumphs/2005-06/msg00107.html (6,744 bytes)
- 8. need rims (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 09:04:04 EDT
- My restoration of a 75 TR6 hit a new snag yesterday when I took all 5 rims to be checked prior to ordering new tires. Thank God I did this now , not after I ordered the tires. What I found was that 3
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00148.html (7,233 bytes)
- 9. TR6 engine rebuild needed (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 14:13:49 EDT
- Well folks, this project just keeps getting more expensive. The mechanic doing the restoration of my 75 TR6 called me last night to tell me that the motor is "frozen" and won't turn. I assume that th
- /html/triumphs/2005-05/msg00427.html (8,255 bytes)
- 10. ? finish of intake manifold (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:00:12 EST
- What is the original finish of the stock intake manifold of the 75 TR6? I have cleaned up my manifold and I am unsure of how this originally came from the factory. Was there a silver painted surface
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00001.html (7,069 bytes)
- 11. Re: Bought A New Sports Car on the Dark Side (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 11:31:44 EDT
- Several years ago I became intrigued by the Miata so I went to the dealer for a look. I agree that it reminds me of the MGB. After sitting in the vehicle I instantly was jolted back to reality. I wil
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00033.html (9,279 bytes)
- 12. Tire options for TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 10:21:22 EDT
- It is now time to buy tires for my 75 TR6 that is slowly approaching road worthiness. About a year ago there was a post reviewing Diamondback's Redline radials. Has anyone had good success with these
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00750.html (6,641 bytes)
- 13. TR6 Carb rebuilder (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 10:26:23 EDT
- I'm considering having the carbs for my 75 TR6 rebuilt by Jeff Palya in Brunswick , OH. Anyone have any experience with his work that can recommend him? Cost for rebuilding, restoring finish and benc
- /html/triumphs/2005-04/msg00751.html (6,337 bytes)
- 14. Re: Trick for removing stuck brake caliper pistons (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 09:33:51 EST
- Had a similar problem with my calipers on my TR6 that had been garaged for 25 years. I was able to get the pistons out of the calipers with great difficulty and was surprised to see good looking cyli
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00829.html (9,215 bytes)
- 15. Re: Trick for removing stuck brake caliper pistons (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:25:12 EST
- FWIW, the O-ring for between the 2 halves of the brake calipers is still available from Moss and TRF. I got mine from TRF. It's not listed in their catalog , but they had them in stock as of the end
- /html/triumphs/2005-03/msg00836.html (8,891 bytes)
- 16. Re: restoration questions (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 11:10:25 EST
- My frame -off restoration of my long stored (23 years)75 TR6 continues. My intention is to create a sunny-day driver for occasional use, not a daily driver. So far the frame has been stripped and ref
- /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00247.html (8,285 bytes)
- 17. [TR] Re: TR6 tires (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 08:20:27 EDT
- Hi everyone, Just a little update on my TR6 restoration project. My rebuilt engine finally runs. The mechanic says we have a few electrical gremlins and a PWDA leak to fix. It's the only part of the
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00364.html (7,706 bytes)
- 18. [TR] TR6 tires (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 07:56:55 EDT
- I want to thank all that responded to my tire inquiry, the info has been very helpful. I have a few more questions however. Many have suggested using modern size tires of 205/70-15 on my stock rims.
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00388.html (7,371 bytes)
- 19. [TR] TR6 oil filter conversion question (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 12:21:56 EDT
- I have mounted the right angle oil filter adapter offered by TRF. The NAPA Gold filter #1516, suggested by many people on the list, hits the clutch slave cylinder. Loosening the mounting screw and ro
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00105.html (7,160 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TR] I love my Triumph but... (score: 1)
- Author: TOMJOANNMI@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 17:46:07 EDT
- I'd love to own a big Healy. preferably a 3000. At 25K though, it would be tough to find(aka a real project car). Other choice would be a nice TR3. Tom Miller not even done with my TR6 restoration an
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00446.html (7,348 bytes)
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