- 181. [TR] Erratic Speedometer (score: 11)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:34:14 -0700
- If they are the 'embossed' style (some were others were just printed on) they can be esily repainted (which I learned after discovering how easily the original numbers can be washed off). G
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00411.html (9,580 bytes)
- 182. [TR] Erratic Speedometer (score: 11)
- Author: anabil007 at comcast.net (William Pugh)
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:01:19 -0700
- If it is that critical, you could always but a Smiths Electronic Self Calibrating Speedometer .. William Pugh anabil007 at comcast.net
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00386.html (9,568 bytes)
- 183. [TR] Erratic Speedometer (score: 11)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:30:39 -0700
- We use a GPS -- I call out the speed as I drive and my wife keeps a charts of GPS v what I call. Leave the head unit loose and pull into a parking lot to open it for quick small adjustment. Of course
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00385.html (8,952 bytes)
- 184. [TR] Erratic Speedometer (score: 11)
- Author: KingsCreekTrees at aol.com (KingsCreekTrees at aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:10:55 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi Hans; I can't offer a solution, but I can say that some TR3 speedometers are moderately accurate, whilst most wave all over the place and offer no indication of actual speed. Between my dad and I,
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00275.html (9,576 bytes)
- 185. [TR] TR3A Oil pressure (score: 11)
- Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
- Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:21:44 +0000 (GMT)
- ISTR that hot idle oil pressure of 20-30psi was normal on the four pot engine when it was new and running on a 20W/50 mineral oil like Duckhams, Castrol and Shell. Only use synthetic in the family Ki
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00498.html (11,527 bytes)
- 186. [TR] Skirted thermostats (score: 11)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:04:36 -0500 (EST)
- I thihnk Randall's point is that skirt or no skirt, if your car is not reaching operating temperature the thermostat is either stuck open or opening too soon. Try a $5 autoparts store thermostat and
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00692.html (10,200 bytes)
- 187. [TR] Skirted thermostats (score: 11)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:11:04 -0500
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- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00689.html (11,116 bytes)
- 188. [TR] Skirted thermostats (score: 11)
- Author: ccsimonsen at gmail.com (Chris Simo)
- Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:08:37 -0500
- I blocked my bypass partially. Based on some posts on this list I think the head needs a little more flow at cold than they supply. I need to go back and do it proper but here's what I did to my bypa
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00688.html (10,323 bytes)
- 189. [TR] Tr3 Steering wheel cover (score: 11)
- Author: deruiterville at hotmail.com (Randy and Valerie DeRuiter)
- Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:53:56 -0600
- Hans I purchased a Wheelskins cover through Ebay earlier in the year and am very happy with it. I had it custom made to these dimensions: Diameter 16.75", grip circumference 2.5" Regards, Randy
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00613.html (9,209 bytes)
- 190. [TR] Was : Transmission re-build/service Now Synchro's (score: 11)
- Author: Dave1massey at cs.com (Dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:12:11 -0500 (EST)
- But in fourth gear there is no motion between the gear and hub that would wear out the fourth gear synchro. That could make for premature wear in the second and third gear synchro but not the fourth.
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00569.html (9,319 bytes)
- 191. [TR] {TR} Driving gloves (score: 11)
- Author: dctr6 at optonline.net (Dennis Culligan)
- Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:52:49 -0400
- suggestions? How about getting one of those big "We're Number One" foam hands and transplanting the finger? Just a thought. Dennis Culligan, Highland. NY / 1976 TR6 CF57948U
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00377.html (7,149 bytes)
- 192. [TR] Seat Belts (score: 11)
- Author: pcaffrey at ymail.com (P Caffrey)
- Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:36:02 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks, Jerry....My outer belt connects on the upper part of the wheel housing, about 6 1/2 inches from the rear panel. The other part of the belt is anchored a little forward of the wheel housing ba
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00082.html (8,137 bytes)
- 193. [TR] Superchargers (score: 11)
- Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
- Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:24:29 -0500
- Hi guys, It isn't a Mazda unit. My Droid phone completed the word "Mercedes" as Mazda! The unit off the little Kompressor two seater, as well as the unit off the Toyota MR2 works great! Let me find a
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00045.html (7,997 bytes)
- 194. [TR] Covering a newly painted car (score: 11)
- Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:46:19 -0500
- I suspect that as long as nothing flaps at all, you will be ok. However, I learned the hard way that any flapping removes the paint at that area. Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer chances. Guess we
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00714.html (8,747 bytes)
- 195. [TR] Shaking TR3 (score: 11)
- Author: yellowtr3 at yahoo.com (Frank Fisher)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:00:55 -0700 (PDT)
- correct. but it sounds like that's what Bill did. but it poses the question: if bill did go from steel wheels to wire wheels, how did you deal with the stud issue? 2 choices 1 cut them or replace the
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00844.html (12,256 bytes)
- 196. [TR] Shaking TR3 (score: 11)
- Author: dkspence at telus.net (Don Spence)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:54:23 -0600
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- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00843.html (11,594 bytes)
- 197. [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 4, Issue 16 (score: 11)
- Author: yellowtr3 at yahoo.com (Frank Fisher)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:44:19 -0700 (PDT)
- unless you used the 1/4" wheels spacer. like the ones i make! Frank ________________________________ From: Don Spence <dkspence at telus.net> To: triumphs at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, June 17, 2011 9
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00842.html (10,718 bytes)
- 198. [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 4, Issue 16 (score: 11)
- Author: dkspence at telus.net (Don Spence)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:58:54 -0600
- If you are changing from wires to solid wheels, you really need to replace the wheel studs with the longer ones meant for solid wheels. ( RFK700 at TRF)
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00841.html (9,586 bytes)
- 199. [TR] I finally did it (score: 11)
- Author: trglory at verizon.net (Joe Laurito)
- Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 21:26:58 -0400
- Hans; If you can find your info to convert the gauge, I would love to see it. Thanks Joe Laurito Joe, If it is any consolation; so did I. If you don't care what your dial looks like you can use a Sun
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00276.html (9,786 bytes)
- 200. [TR] PDWA valve (score: 11)
- Author: dave1massey at cs.com (dave1massey at cs.com)
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:53:32 -0400 (EDT)
- No. The shuttle itself has a seal at each end where it enters the pressure chamber on either side. In between it is open to atmosphere. If you get fluid leaking from the switch the PDWA needs new sea
- /html/triumphs/2011-04/msg00303.html (7,688 bytes)
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