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41. RE: [TR] cast iron welding question - 4A exhaust manifold (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:39:39 -0800; Which is why all the mucking about with special rods (to get the expansion rate) and pre-heating/post-slow-cooling (to minimize resulting stress in the weld). I have seen a manifold that was success; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00545.html (8,713 bytes)
42. RE: [TR] Spitfire SU Carbs (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:11:41 -0800; Could be. Have you checked that the sealing washers are in good shape ? I would remove the lid, put a 3/16" drill rod in place, hold the float against it, and blow into the fuel inlet. It should tak; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00548.html (7,856 bytes)
43. RE: [TR] Spitfire SU Carbs (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:18:04 -0800; I suspect the problem is that you are familiar with SU H6 carbs (as originally fitted to a 3A), while the OP was about HS4 carbs. 1/8-3/16" is indeed the range for a HS-series, while an H-series wan; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00549.html (8,277 bytes)
44. RE: [TR] local mechanic? (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 23:15:09 -0800; Welcome to the list, John! If you have passed the gauntlet (ie met the list server's requirements), then you will see the echo of your own post. No real need to ask others if they saw it. Only LBC m; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00569.html (8,001 bytes)
45. RE: [TR] Axle oil seal - good progress - more questions (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 23:25:53 -0800; The tool I had didn't seem to want to work, so I wound up using a slide hammer. But I'd try the oil seal tool first. Yup. Yup. When installed in the housing, the two halfshafts touch in the center (; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00570.html (8,871 bytes)
46. RE: [TR] Axle oil seal - good progress - more questions (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:00:19 -0800; It occurs to me that part of it was incorrect. There should not be oil against the joint formed by the bearing housing, backing plate and axle (the one held together by the 6 bolts). That cavity sho; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00575.html (7,808 bytes)
47. RE: [TR] Axle oil seal - shims problem (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:33:34 -0800; Given that there is something strange going on (loose bolts with intact lock tabs), I would not be happy unless I checked that the end float was within limits. I also wonder how those shims got crea; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00579.html (7,339 bytes)
48. RE: [TR] thanks for your responses (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:37:21 -0800; Hmmm, time for another "introduction" thread ? I'm a couple of years behind John, only 51, and I fell in love with the first TR3A I saw, back in 74 or so. Talked my Dad into buying it (since I had n; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00582.html (7,595 bytes)
49. RE: [TR] Differential Identification TR4 (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 19:51:59 -0800; Perhaps they HAD that, but I don't believe any of mine do today. They're mostly rust color <G> Randall == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00587.html (7,306 bytes)
50. RE: [TR] Another magic gimmick? (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 22:27:49 -0800; The principle has been around at least as long as the "300 mpg carburetor"; it actually does work under some circumstances. Sometimes used on ocean-going ships & whatnot. But unless you have a Amphi; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00589.html (7,828 bytes)
51. RE: [TR] Another magic gimmick? (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 09:04:56 -0800; By all means, try it if you think it might help. But electrolytic corrosion primarily happens between dissimilar metals (those with different electrolytic potentials, like the plates of a battery).; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00594.html (7,548 bytes)
52. RE: [TR] tail light socket grounding (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:09:02 -0800; Are these the same holders as used by the TR6 & Stag ? If so, the holder itself may be defective. There is a metal-to-metal junction inside the holder that is held together only by soft plastic, and; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00597.html (7,616 bytes)
53. RE: [TR] Rear axle oil seal - now no end float (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:42:07 -0800; Might be, but I would guess you've discovered why some DPO left those bolts loose ... The manuals warn against over-greasing the rear wheel bearings for just that reason. The excess will start to oo; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00600.html (7,498 bytes)
54. RE: [TR] tail light socket grounding (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:42:58 -0800; Here's a link to a photo of the holders I was talking about. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220046847177 Randall == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register ==; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00601.html (7,019 bytes)
55. RE: [TR] Charging gremlins non LBC. (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 17:27:40 -0800; On modern cars, shouldn't take more than a slightly elevated idle to get plenty of charging. And just idle should turn the light out. Should be no problem. However, I'd take it easy on electrical th; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00610.html (8,392 bytes)
56. RE: [TR] Overdrive speedo cable (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:22:32 -0800; Yah, knurled ring should turn. No idea how to free it up, except the usual add some lubricant and work it back and forth. But why not just forget the angle drive & install a long cable as Triumph in; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00645.html (7,433 bytes)
57. RE: [TR] Not strictly "Triumph Technical" (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:21:19 -0800; Don't see why not ... our smog inspection does on a regular basis ! OTOH if your car doesn't like it any more than I do, you can be quite certain it will leak oil on you at an inopportune moment. Ra; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00651.html (8,085 bytes)
58. RE: [TR] TR3A door caps, etc, help needed (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:09:42 -0800; I believe the doglegs were leather only if the leather seat option was selected. I've seen both kinds, apparently from the factory. Randall CONFIDENTIALITY. This electronic mail and any files transm; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00664.html (9,260 bytes)
59. [TR] RE: Team.Net status (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:27:58 -0800; Wish I could buy you a drink in person, Mark, but it's a bit too far for me .... so instead I've sent a Team.Net donation. For the rest of you, maybe it's time to think about how much this list has; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00666.html (7,836 bytes)
60. RE: [TR] TR3A door caps, etc, help needed (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:49:51 -0800; I'm not certain, Darrell, but I think the door cappings were the only other leather parts. The rear cockpit rails, and the dash, were always vinyl. I also seem to recall that only the seat facings w; /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00668.html (10,161 bytes)

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