Mail Archive Search: <+subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*\[TR\]\s+Winter\s+Storage\s+Oil\s+Change\s*$/>

Results:

References: [ +subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*\[TR\]\s+Winter\s+Storage\s+Oil\s+Change\s*$/: 33 ]

Total 33 documents matching your query.

1. [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Terry Smith" <terryrs@adelphia.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:06:24 -0400; I did some reading some years back on oil differences between standard and synthetic. The research pointed out that one of the damaging features of standard oil was its propensity to accept acids fro; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00334.html (8,710 bytes)
2. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Eureka Saws Co, Inc." <ambritts@ptdprolog.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:38:31 -0400; Hi Terry, Just a note on the alternator conversion. I put in a pair of modern headlights in my 3. They are extremely bright at idle and the dash light stays off, indicating adequate charging. My gene; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00336.html (9,757 bytes)
3. RE: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:02:15 -0700; I went through this many years ago ... the stock TR3A generator was rated at 19 amps (although most cars will have the later 21 amp unit). I measured the total load, driving in the winter with the h; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00337.html (9,847 bytes)
4. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Eureka Saws Co, Inc." <ambritts@ptdprolog.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:39:46 -0400; All points well taken. And since the furthest my car has made it is about 20 miles distance supported on jack stands, :o), I cannot support the adequacy of the charging system to hold a charge. Howev; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00339.html (11,581 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@razzolink.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:55:41 -0700; Umm don't count on that. With enough load, your generator might not be putting out quite enough power to completely recharge the battery and keep everything running but you will not notice it with th; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00340.html (8,750 bytes)
6. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:26:32 -0400; Or the dash light stays off because the system knows it doesn't have enough juice to operate the dash light and the headlights too. :-) -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+ == This; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00341.html (8,474 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: pethier@comcast.net; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:10:08 +0000; What makes the most sense to me is to drive the car, dump the oil hot, put in new oil, take out the spark plugs, shoot a little oil in each cylinder, then turn over the engine with the starter motor; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00342.html (9,659 bytes)
8. RE: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 23:28:09 -0700; Well, it depends a lot on how you use the car. Not many are crazy enough to drive a TR3 to work every day in the snow ! And pleasure driving tends to be a lot easier on the charging system. You mean; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00343.html (8,884 bytes)
9. RE: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 23:46:37 -0700; To each their own, I guess. Personally, I feel an ammeter gives me more information. If I'm wondering if the generator is handling the load, all I have to do is add a bit more load (like stepping on; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00344.html (8,958 bytes)
10. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@razzolink.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:57:35 -0700; Exactly. It is telling you that there is something wrong with your system that is preventing your generator from making proper voltage for fully charging the battery or preventing the part of the cir; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00346.html (9,306 bytes)
11. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@razzolink.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 06:14:47 -0700; One might surmise that the reason it is called an idiot light is that only idiots would rely upon it. But of course that is an extreme stance to take and I have never been accused of taking an extrem; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00347.html (8,973 bytes)
12. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Eureka Saws Co, Inc." <ambritts@ptdprolog.net>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 09:44:06 -0400; One might surmise that the reason it is called an idiot light is that Exactly my point. Except for our well informed group, I would venture a guess that the average Joe/Jane has no clue what a volt a; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00348.html (10,402 bytes)
13. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:02:05 EDT; Batteries are much different than the batteries we had "back in the day." When these cars were young the thinking was that if you drive at night and all the loads result in a 10 or 15% total net disc; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00349.html (9,834 bytes)
14. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:11:04 EDT; If you don't mind burnt fingers, you bet. But draining it cold only requires more time and you can pull the plug and go watch the game and enjoy your unburnt fingers wrapped around that beer can. Dav; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00350.html (8,763 bytes)
15. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:18:30 EDT; When you couple that with the fact that the high current wiring is much simpler without the ammeter, it makes sense to me. Dave == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http:; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00351.html (8,585 bytes)
16. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:25:55 EDT; That is an extreme stance. It would be more accurate to say that they are called idiot lights because idiots CAN understand then when they have no clue what a gauge would be telling them. But nonethe; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00352.html (9,378 bytes)
17. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "John Herrera" <jrherrera90@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:06:53 -0400; Dunno about car engine manufacturers, but, for what it's worth, aircraft engine manufacturers recommend draining the oil while hot. Maybe it is holding the dirt in suspension and allows it to drain.; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00353.html (8,473 bytes)
18. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: John Wise <60TR3A@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 19:15:55 -0700; Here in Phoenix I am just getting ready to really drive the TR3. The car runs fine in the summer, but my bald head takes a real beating!!!! :-) John -- John A. Wise Glendale, AZ Email: 60TR3A@cox.net; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00367.html (8,391 bytes)
19. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: "Marty Clark" <marty.tr6@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 21:42:05 -0700; Hey John, You just need to learn to keep a big rimmed hat in the car like I do. Marty Clark Gilbert, AZ 1974 TR6 CF17352U http://www.triumphowners.com/798 http://collectiblecars.nytimes.com/View_List; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00369.html (8,019 bytes)
20. Re: [TR] Winter Storage Oil Change (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 16:52:41 EDT; Do aircraft engines use high detergent, multigrade oil like cars do? The difference between draining hot or cold is the difference between getting 99% of the old oil out vs 99.44%. If I was running a; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00382.html (9,790 bytes)

Current List: 1 - 20
Page: [1] [2]