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1. Re: Brake Problems (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Wed, 05 Apr 1995 15:03:48 -0400
You might start by trying to figure which of the brakes are sticking. Try lifting each corner of the car and rotating the wheels. If they are all locked up, I would look into the master cylinder or
/html/triumphs/1995-04/msg00013.html (7,077 bytes)

2. Re: TR6 Exhaust Inside Car (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 14:51:45 -0400
I thought I'd post this to the triumphs list since it might have general interest. I have the same problem with my spit/6 and I know my exhaust system is not leaking. As far as I can tell, the exhau
/html/triumphs/1995-04/msg00152.html (8,216 bytes)

3. Re: Thanks all(again). <01HQ52CMQW5G0000ZE@holly.nene.ac.uk> (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Fri, 05 May 1995 11:28:38 -0400
+removed I haven't been following this discussion, so someone else might have already mentioned this. Did you check to see if the pin that the throwout bearing fork pivots on is still there? Its jus
/html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00122.html (7,487 bytes)

4. Re: Webers or SUs, that's the question (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Mon, 22 May 1995 17:38:21 -0400
Double sigh. I have been meaning to get on my soapbox about increasing engine output for some time. Now those of you that know me, realize that I'm all in favor of increasing the performance and rel
/html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00377.html (9,951 bytes)

5. GT6 help - esp. Bay Area solers (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 13:17:45 -0400
Hi all, I have wonderful news. After 2 years of planning, my girlfriend and I are finally moving to San Francisco. Caitlin (my S.O.) got a job offer with Intuit (Sp?) and will probably get another th
/html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00285.html (7,690 bytes)

6. Re: GT6 help, any 3:27s availible? (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 14:38:08 -0400
After much worry, I decided this would be the best short term route to go. The 3:27 rear end and the 3:89 w/overdrive result in approximately the same top gear ratios, and the 3:89 that is currently
/html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00372.html (10,009 bytes)

7. Valve springs, 50% off sale on TR6 parts from TRF (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 1995 11:24:24 -0400
I have a set of new valve springs which fit a GT6 mk III and TR6. Can I use these on my GT6 mk II engine? Also, I have a bunch of NEW parts for the TR6 engine that I bought when I was going to stroke
/html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00517.html (7,330 bytes)

8. Spit/GT6 crosses the country! Need some Bay Area help. (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 14:51:32 -0400
I've been so busy since my return, that I haven't been able post the details of the journey. First off, I pulled a week of all nighters trying to get the car ready. Finally, at 5 pm on Monday we star
/html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00476.html (8,621 bytes)

9. Spitfire rear trunion (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 1995 22:26:32 -0400
I can't remember for sure (since my spit doesn't have em' anymore) but doesn't current net wisdom dictate heavy oil in the rear trunnions as well as the steering rack and front trunnions? I know gre
/html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00032.html (7,225 bytes)

10. Bay area sol'ers only - almost free trailer use, garage space (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 1995 23:44:17 -0400
I have a flat bed trailer that I use to pull cars around. It is a tandem axle type, and does a very nice job as a car hauler. Actually, it does a nice job of hauling almost anything, since it is rate
/html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00033.html (8,039 bytes)

11. 6 cylinder distributor help, and I'll be visiting San Fran (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 16:41:55 -0400
First off, I'll be out San Francisco the end of next week. Most likely, I'll be flying in late Friday (the 8th) night. I'll probably stay until the 15th. Will I be out in time to attend the Palo Alto
/html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00526.html (9,075 bytes)

12. Re: Re[2]: 6 cylinder distributor help (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 16:56:46 -0400
+but I think all the plus models, after a certain date, had an emission system on it. I'm pretty sure the vacuum retard system we're discussing matured past the vacuum switch on the throttle linkage
/html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00555.html (8,009 bytes)

13. Re: Spit vertical links (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Mon, 04 Sep 1995 15:23:43 -0400
+and +ideas I have never had this happen on any of the spits I've owned or worked on. This includes the spit/GT6 I built with boy racer tires which has had a pretty hard life (and I don't oil mine r
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00020.html (8,005 bytes)

14. Re: New Piston Rings <9509061732.AA04877@tin> (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 1995 15:03:04 -0400
Yep. They will break. There is a common tool called a ridge reamer which will clean the bores up. You can get one at your local auto parts store. -- William Woodruff woodruff@caen.engin.umich.edu An
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00102.html (7,161 bytes)

15. Re: brakes, honing and polishing trick (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 1995 22:03:00 -0400
+when +least I have had pretty good luck polishing the cylinder bores using 3M scotchbrite pads. I cut a disk approximately twice the diameter of the bore. I have a 3/8" X 6" steel rod which I have
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00124.html (7,848 bytes)

16. Re: Saggy Rear End (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 1995 18:01:01 -0400
+when Try pushing your car a few feet while its empty to relax the rear suspension before you check to see if its level. The car won't sit evenly with one passenger in it, and the design of the swin
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00339.html (7,161 bytes)

17. Re: GT6 distributor <013.01666652.VDPY33A@prodigy.com> (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 1995 16:06:02 -0400
I'd sure like to buy it if Mike doesn't want to. Do you know what the model number is, D200 or D202? -- William Woodruff woodruff@caen.engin.umich.edu Ann Arbor MI
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00443.html (7,040 bytes)

18. Re: TR-6 as an everyday car? <9509281552.AA21249@aussie.horizon.com> (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 1995 18:50:08 -0400
Hello Shane, I read this comment with some interest. I have always believed this is is true and I believe in the hierarchy - reduce, "reuse", recycle. None the less, It would be nice if you could si
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00566.html (7,533 bytes)

19. Re: Leaky TR 6 Oil Press Gauge <950930231135_113446627@emout06.mail.aol.com> (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Sun, 01 Oct 1995 01:04:21 -0400
Send it to Nisongers in Mamaroneck New York. Be warned that when you get it back it'll make the rest of your gauges look shabby and you'll wish you sent those in too. - Yea, I'm doing research at 1a
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00000.html (7,014 bytes)

20. Re: GT6 tuning help needed (score: 1)
Author: William Hartwell Woodruff <woodruff@engin.umich.edu>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 1995 14:49:03 -0400
This sounds like your throttle plate bypass values are sticking open. These things give me a lot of trouble too. If the problem persists after you get the timing set properly, I'd try increasing the
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00334.html (8,856 bytes)


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