- 61. [TR] Vendor "Sales" (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:48:09 -0800
- IMHO that is the most likely scenario. Political opinions aside, inflation IS going up in the USA and there is nothing we can do at this point to stop it. Just curious, would you have been happier i
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00465.html (7,683 bytes)
- 62. [TR] What do you use to clean greasy parts? (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:20:33 -0800
- I did, until it quit working. Came with 5 gallons of some sort of petroleum-based solvent, which eventually dissolved the pump. I've tried some of the water-based cleaners, including Simple Green. N
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00490.html (10,436 bytes)
- 63. [TR] rear oil seal TR3 (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:11:50 -0800
- I believe it can be done. http://tinyurl.com/464qfsh However, many of the instructions supplied have had the wrong dimensions for grinding the crank. If it turns out you were misled by defective ins
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00502.html (9,055 bytes)
- 64. [TR] Compression readings (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:12:14 -0800
- At +/- 10%, your engine is getting a bit 'tired'. It should still run OK, but max power will be somewhat down and it may burn a bit more fuel than a fresh engine would. You might want to start savin
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00506.html (7,532 bytes)
- 65. [TR] TR3 brake caliper question. (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:21:12 -0800
- I put a Helicoil in one, long ago. Seemed to work fine. Probably tapping oversize would work OK too, I just dislike being my own DPO when I can help it. -- Randall
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00517.html (7,689 bytes)
- 66. [TR] What do you use to clean greasy parts? (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:38:03 -0800
- Another almost-myth, IMO. Simple Green is quite alkaline, and long-term exposure to it can promote relatively minor corrosion in aluminum. So the "trick" is to be sure that all of the SG gets flushe
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00537.html (8,950 bytes)
- 67. [TR] tr-4 diff cover... (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:20:44 -0800
- One of these spread the clip on my TR3 with no problem : http://tinyurl.com/4qjnawz -- Randall
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00542.html (7,319 bytes)
- 68. [TR] TR6 Third brake light (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:03:19 -0800
- I didn't find that particular pattern, but a quick Google turned up all sorts of brake light flasher add-ons. Seems like most of them flash 6 times rather than just twice. Eg, http://www.flashingbra
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00549.html (8,580 bytes)
- 69. [TR] Subject: rear oil seal TR3 In Place (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:41:21 -0800
- <snip> I'm having a hard time visualizing this : How do you get the bolts out (and back in) of the upper half of the seal, with the flywheel in the way ? -- Randall
- /html/triumphs/2011-02/msg00552.html (7,852 bytes)
- 70. [TR] TR# trunnions (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:05:57 -0800
- Early TR4 used the same trunnion as TR2-3B, with zero caster. Later TR4 used a trunnion that looks very similar to the early one, but with a 3 degree angle between the pin & bore. -- Randall
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00324.html (7,297 bytes)
- 71. [TR] TR4A - Replace ignition lock barrel (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 07:03:58 -0800
- If it works the same as the TR3 switch, you have to insert the key and turn it to the 'on' position, then push a punch or similar through that hole to depress the button. While holding the button de
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00339.html (7,731 bytes)
- 72. [TR] Throttle coupler (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 09:57:25 -0800
- Probably not the ones you saw, but there are all sorts of small shaft couplings that would work. For example, MMC P/N 6208k98: http://www.mcmaster.com/#6208k98/=bbftsh (though you might have to short
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00342.html (7,232 bytes)
- 73. [TR] 15 * 6 VTO wheels (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:20:26 -0800
- Best to check with the tire maker, as they aren't always the same. A quick check shows that Continental allows their 165/60-15 to be on rims up to 6.5". http://tireselector.conti-online.com/size.php
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00352.html (8,128 bytes)
- 74. [TR] Specifications of warp in front hub? (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:10:16 -0800
- You did, as I got it. I do not know of a specification for that. But .030" at the hub shouldn't cause more than about .090" (3 times) at the tire, which doesn't seem like enough to worry about. Seem
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00353.html (8,515 bytes)
- 75. [TR] [Autojumble] For sale - CA black license plates -unissued/unused (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:06:40 -0800
- They became kind of a status symbol among old car people, back when they meant the car had actually remained registered in CA since the 60s. Then the law changed, so now you can have black plates on
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00367.html (8,538 bytes)
- 76. [TR] [Autojumble] For sale - CA black license plates - unissued/unused (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:08:51 -0800
- How did that happen, Darrell? I have never heard of the DMV passing out plates, and reproductions are not allowed. -- Randall
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00368.html (7,799 bytes)
- 77. [TR] Lucas Starter Slip (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:52:43 -0800
- That will be an original TR2-early TR3A starter, then, and the problem is that the steel/rubber sleeve, Stanpart 501217, has failed. TRF LUTLB160 or Moss 549-580. Or this might be a good time to con
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00427.html (7,912 bytes)
- 78. [TR] [Autojumble] For sale - CA black license plates-unissued/unused (score: 131)
- Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:01:22 -0800
- I don't believe so. The former owner could have kept the plate and transferred it to another of his cars; but since he did not do that, it's interesting only as a collector's item. Blue plates are n
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00433.html (8,795 bytes)
- 79. [TR] Finger Breaking Choke Pull, TR3 (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:07:45 -0700
- FWIW, I checked both an old spring and a couple of new ones last night, with my digital fish scale. Didn't have a number for installed length, so I just pulled them out from coil bind. The new sprin
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00458.html (9,134 bytes)
- 80. [TR] bushing carbs (score: 131)
- Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:30:17 -0700
- Yes, good, and yes. But I wish I had read one of these articles first: http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/driveline00/1001/jasw.html http://home.comcast.net/~rhodes/Tech_Carb_Bushing_Reaming.pdf A sim
- /html/triumphs/2011-03/msg00472.html (9,182 bytes)
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