- 201. [TR] Pitted Tapppets (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 21:48:55 EDT
- Hey Guys, I assume it would be dumb not to renew pitted tappets on the 3B. 2 of 8 show pits including the receded #1 exhaust. Trouble is that the Head is done and we could begin assembly Thursday but
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00386.html (6,688 bytes)
- 202. Re: [TR] Pitted Tapppets (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 13:04:39 EDT
- I looked at #1 and as much as I can see down there it looks OK. I am going to check them all out very carefully tonight. Thanks Guys, Darrell == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Reg
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00394.html (7,172 bytes)
- 203. Re: [TR] Pitted Tapppets (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 14:33:37 EDT
- Yeah Lou, the project always grows, huh? A part of me is saying do it all and do it now and take a Wedge to TRA. The Four is running well so that one is going regardless. But as I said TRA is the one
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00397.html (7,519 bytes)
- 204. Re: [TR] I love my Triumph but... (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 23:14:25 EDT
- I need I pristine, low mileage 1980 Triumph TR7 Spider in Concours condition before the Fleet will be complete. Preferably a Fuel Injected one but I would settle for one of carbonated ones too. Chee
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00453.html (7,318 bytes)
- 205. [TR] Copper Head Gaskets TR3 (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 23:25:54 EDT
- Hey Guys, Kind of dumb, but I purchased a $75 copper head gasket thinking that is what I needed for the TR3B. Then the top end gasket kit comes with what I thought was a copper gasket? Now I have two
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00454.html (6,824 bytes)
- 206. Re: [TR] Copper Head Gaskets TR3 (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 12:08:14 EDT
- There are two different "copper" gaskets. The original gasket was a composite, with asbestos sheeting in the middle, copper cladding on the outside, and visible copper trim crimped around each of the
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00467.html (7,116 bytes)
- 207. Re: [TR] wish list (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 15:52:28 EDT
- Fred & Ashford, Now I get it! Instead of that TR7 Spider can I change to a Dodge Viper? I have an Audi TT 225 Roadster Quattro to offer up as trade. It is the 01 first year TT Roadster with low milea
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00496.html (8,002 bytes)
- 208. Re: [TR] Worst car ever (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 08:59:12 EDT
- I had a VW Beetle with an Automatic Stick Shift that cost a fortune to maintain. It sure pulled the snowy hills in the winter but liked to hang out in the repair shop with gearbox problems. Cheers, D
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00003.html (6,443 bytes)
- 209. [TR] 3B Head Start (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 22:53:57 EDT
- Hey Guys, While everyone is speaking of Cranks, I have been busy replacing the "Ole Ladies" Head. Assembly is complete and the start up is planned for Thursday Nite. The Head was well done with new e
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00671.html (7,764 bytes)
- 210. [TR] reversing polarity (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:07:23 EDT
- Hey Guys, The TR4 battery has crapped. I have an original Lucas battery that looks way cool in the Four. It is dry and will need to be filled and charged. Problem is that the previous owner converted
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00019.html (6,855 bytes)
- 211. Re: [TR] reversing polarity (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 22:49:16 EDT
- But don't forget that the wires on the ignition coil should be reversed also. (Assuming they were reversed before.) Although the engine will run with them reversed, you'll get somewhat easier startin
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00033.html (7,237 bytes)
- 212. [TR] 3B Head Start Update (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 23:00:18 EDT
- Hey Guys, In one word: SWEET! The 3B is alive and well and most likely on her way to the TRA National Meeting. After completing the Head rebuild & replacement process all is well and she runs as well
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00034.html (6,945 bytes)
- 213. Re: [TR] 3B Head Start Update (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 13:03:26 EDT
- Yes Lou, That is planned for Friday. I need to go some for the 500 miles. I just figured on a couple of three heat cycles. I get on that part right away. Cheers, Darrell == This list supported in par
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00146.html (7,134 bytes)
- 214. Re: [TR] Miatas (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 15:34:27 EDT
- I don't really have anything against Miata's or any other modern sports car. I even have an Audi TT 225 Quattro Roadster myself in the garage. But I do have an interesting story that may shed some li
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00154.html (8,346 bytes)
- 215. Re: [TR] 2006 VTR National Convention (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 15:43:15 EDT
- Dave took the words right out of my mouth and others have spoken well about the VTR National Convention. I like to refer to it as the "North American Triumph Challenge" like in the old days and it is
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00156.html (8,087 bytes)
- 216. [TR] Listers Unite @ VTR 2006 (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 20:08:18 EDT
- Come on! Let's get it going in 2006! If you are within driving distance you must attend this years VTR North American Triumph Challenge in Texas. As an incentive I am prepared to offer up the TR3 Ro
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00182.html (7,669 bytes)
- 217. Re: [TR] rock (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:40:04 EDT
- OK, please explain the rock. i'm sure that more than i am curious. randy sandner 74.5 tr6 raleigh nc The TR3 Rock is a concrete casting of a TR3 approximately a foot long and 4'' wide. It is a THREE
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00255.html (7,075 bytes)
- 218. Re: [TR] GT6 Questions (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 16:04:40 EDT
- I have a GT6+ titled in Ohio as a 68. Jim did such a good job describing the differences that there is not much I an add. The 70 GT6+ and Spitfire MK 3 have unique rear tail lights for the one year o
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00282.html (7,553 bytes)
- 219. Re: [TR] TR6 rear suspension 'grunch' - Help! (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:04:01 EDT
- Brian, You do not mention diff mounts. I when thru a similar fault diagnosis by part substitution process on my 71 TR6. What I eventually found was a cracked frame where the diff mounts. This is very
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00299.html (7,883 bytes)
- 220. Re: [TR] 58 TR3A CHOKE [Hard To Pull] (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:02:14 EDT
- You know I think the repro cables may be longer at the knob end. This would be the metal portion behind the fascia. In my TR3B the metal part is long enough to get jammed against the heater. I notice
- /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00473.html (8,052 bytes)
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