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301. RE: [TR] TR 6 part needed (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:40:35 -0800; MacGregor has them listed. http://www.macgregorukcarparts.com He's in Canada, so shipping should be less expensive than from UK. No experience with his TR6 parts, but I was very impressed with the S; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00194.html (8,157 bytes)
302. RE: [TR] Distributor springs (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:59:03 -0800; You might want to check out the "Tuning Lucas Distributors" article at http://www.starchak.ca/tech/tech.htm There are some other good articles on that page as well; "Ignition Advance Curve Requireme; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00229.html (8,034 bytes)
303. RE: [TR] TR6 throw out bearing squeal (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:13:20 -0800; Brian : There are two special holes that align the bellhousing to the engine (actually the rear plate). All of the other holes are deliberately oversize (although still round, not elongated). Those; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00235.html (9,682 bytes)
304. RE: [TR] Valve job for a virgin (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 16:26:39 -0800; There's a nice write-up at http://www.team.net/www/triumph/mainStag.html Scroll down to "Cylinder Head Removal". Although written for a Stag, the basic idea should work fine on a TRactor motor. Obvi; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00240.html (8,304 bytes)
305. RE: [TR] Valve job for a virgin (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 16:34:44 -0800; Nonsense, IMO. Sure, why not ? If the rings are worn, the cylinder walls must be bad too; then you might as well do the camshaft & lifters; so now it's easier to pull the engine ... might as well re; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00241.html (8,520 bytes)
306. RE: [TR] Distributor springs (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:07:55 -0800; I've not worked on the 6-cyl version, but I believe it should be the same as any Lucas distributor. You'll need to remove the rotor & point plate, then drive out the pin that holds the drive dog to; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00244.html (8,999 bytes)
307. RE: [TR] Valve job for a virgin (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:22:55 -0800; Yes, I believe there is a slim chance of that happening. Honestly, I don't think it's enough of a chance to worry about, but if it should, you'll know that it happened. At least when you go to check; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00245.html (8,354 bytes)
308. RE: [TR] TR6 throw out bearing squeal (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:26:25 -0800; The reason for that is that hardware store rod is soft and bends easily. Proper drill rod will be round and hard (even in the supplied annealed form). Eg, P/N 8890K42 at http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00246.html (8,089 bytes)
309. RE: [TR] Valve job (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:54:17 -0800; TR2-early TR4 (CT21470E according to Moss) originally had exhaust valves with 3/8" diameter stems. Both the inside and outside diameter of the exhaust guide was larger than the 5/16" intake, althoug; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00263.html (7,627 bytes)
310. RE: [TR] Off-Topic - Water heater, electric or Oil (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:01:15 -0800; The fossil fuel units tend to have higher tank losses as well. Even with a damper, there's still no insulation on the flue surface. Reasonable for comparing costs, but in use the unit has to bring t; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00296.html (8,910 bytes)
311. RE: [TR] TRF parts (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:25:48 -0800; Just curious, Bob, how well does it fit the hex on the jack ? I've seen one that didn't fit so well, but no idea where it came from. Randall CONFIDENTIALITY. This electronic mail and any files trans; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00300.html (7,414 bytes)
312. RE: Subject: RE: [TR] Valve job Late TR4 (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:39:53 -0800; Thanks for the info, Hardy ! Randall (Tedious but unavoidable disclaimer follows) CONFIDENTIALITY. This electronic mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information proprietary to NavCo; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00302.html (7,878 bytes)
313. RE: [TR] Trying to hook up a gear drive starter (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:09:46 -0800; If it's a 75 TR6, then just connect the white/red wire to the new solenoid and you're done. Should be no other wires at the starter to worry about ... the extra terminal is only used on other years; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00307.html (8,216 bytes)
314. RE: [TR] Solid steering mount summary (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:24:37 -0800; The thing I didn't see anyone mention was whether they were comparing to a properly-tightened rubber mount, or the loosey-goosey ones that seem so popular. In spite of the tech tip published somewhe; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00322.html (8,852 bytes)
315. RE: [TR] Knock-back (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:55:04 -0800; Sure. Refers to the process of the caliper pistons being "knocked back" in the caliper by the rotor, which then means the pedal has to travel farther (lower) the next time you use the brakes. Can be; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00326.html (8,651 bytes)
316. RE: [TR] Front suspension removal (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:38:34 -0800; Not that I know of, but I'll take a stab at describing what I did. Not the only way, probably not even the best, but has worked well for me on several occasions. Hardest part of making one is findin; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00344.html (8,946 bytes)
317. RE: [TR] What compression ratio would you choose (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:45:15 -0800; I aimed for 10.5:1, but made a mistake and wound up somewhere past 11:1 on my street TR3A. I had to run octane improver containing MMT (the other stuff didn't work even at ridiculous concentrations); /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00345.html (7,969 bytes)
318. RE: [TR] What compression ratio would you choose (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:51:31 -0800; Peak power may not have been a lot higher, but the difference in torque was noticeable ! Picked up some top end, too ... never worked out just how fast it was, but it would turn over 4500 rpm in 4th; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00346.html (7,339 bytes)
319. RE: [TR] TR4 Front suspension removal (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:22:02 -0800; Yes, the damper has to come out first. Then you put the spring compressor in it's place. That relieves the pressure on the A-arms, so you can undo the nuts/bolts and swing them up to the top of thei; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00352.html (7,697 bytes)
320. RE: [TR] Wing/Door Mirror on TR3A (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:15:03 -0800; Ditto. My Stags have door mirrors as original, and I don't like them nearly as well as the convex wing mirrors on the TR3A. My only complaint about the wing mirrors is that people are forever knocki; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00367.html (8,194 bytes)

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