From rrochlin at comcast.net  Fri Nov  4 15:46:08 2022
From: rrochlin at comcast.net (Rochlin Robert)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2022 17:46:08 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Rear Brake Noise
Message-ID: <51FA8D9A-7A64-4016-BE79-9ADE60017660@comcast.net>

Hi List,
	I?m getting the weeds with the rear brakes of my TR6.  When I lightly apply the brakes I get metallic clunk.   If I repeatedly apply the brakes lightly the clunk gets more pronounced. I?ve carefully R and R'd them including new shoes.  The brakes are also well adjusted. My thought is that the noise is the brake piston engaging the shoe on the ?fixed side? of the brake piston.  It may have been there before I noticed it, but now that I notice it I?m thinking there may be some way to eliminate the noise I?ve not come to yet. It also may be that, as we said back in the day at Rocky?s Service Station ? don?t worry about it, they all do that??  Other than that the car has been great driving this summer. After much looking I wasn?t able to find a tire shop that could properly balance my wires, but one shop got them close enough to enjoy the car.  The hub on the drive wheel was worn and when I went to one chain tire store to swap over the new spare for the worn tire I was told that company policy was they would not mount / dismount a tire more than 5 years old - never heard that one before. Back at Rocky?s we?d work on anything.
	I hope you all have some happy Fall motoring.  Yikes, daylight savings ends tonight.  I have to read Chris?s headlight post again.
	Best,
	Bob

From lee at automate-it.com  Sun Nov  6 20:06:01 2022
From: lee at automate-it.com (lee at automate-it.com)
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:06:01 -0600
Subject: [6pack] Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels
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I've just switched from wire wheels to original TR6 wheels, although 
with aftermarket chrome trim rings. But the wheels are fitted with 
standard tire valve stems - and they don't protrude beyond the cutout in 
the trim rings. So it's almost impossible to fill the tire or use a 
pressure gauge. (worth-1000-words photo attached)

I'm assuming there are longer tire valve stems available? I'm looking at 
replacing the tires, so it's a particularly convenient time to get this 
right. I've also seen valve stem "extenders" (one of my spare wheels had 
one of these fitted) - but this does not look like a decent alternative. 
Suggestions?

Thanks!
  Lee
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From bobfabie at gmail.com  Mon Nov  7 06:32:37 2022
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 08:32:37 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels
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References: <51FA8D9A-7A64-4016-BE79-9ADE60017660@comcast.net>
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Hi Lee,

The best solution is to have longer valve stems installed, but that
requires dismounting the wheels.

The alternative you suggested should work, but my experience is they leak
and often don?t allow air to flow them to the shorter valve stem. It may be
worth a try. Otherwise, you?ll just have to remove the beauty rings
whenever you check the air pressure.

Bob

On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 10:10 PM <lee at automate-it.com> wrote:

> I've just switched from wire wheels to original TR6 wheels, although
> with aftermarket chrome trim rings. But the wheels are fitted with
> standard tire valve stems - and they don't protrude beyond the cutout in
> the trim rings. So it's almost impossible to fill the tire or use a
> pressure gauge. (worth-1000-words photo attached)
>
> I'm assuming there are longer tire valve stems available? I'm looking at
> replacing the tires, so it's a particularly convenient time to get this
> right. I've also seen valve stem "extenders" (one of my spare wheels had
> one of these fitted) - but this does not look like a decent alternative.
> Suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
>   Lee_______________________________________________
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From grglmn at gmail.com  Mon Nov  7 07:36:05 2022
From: grglmn at gmail.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 08:36:05 -0600
Subject: [6pack] Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels
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References: <51FA8D9A-7A64-4016-BE79-9ADE60017660@comcast.net>
 <a4b909502e98463ca6fbf0cc880ebf25@automate-it.com>
 <CA+aQ7wzEUMaydp3h8Q==kDsEfhdVs2=9BH1nEg3E4+T9VhA6BQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Something like this work to check pressure, or is it too far in there to
get the cap off?
https://www.amazon.com/Victor-22-5-60108-8-Dial-Gauge-Flexible/dp/B009XAR2CM/ref=asc_df_B009XAR2CM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316708741155&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16443411556251352787&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024740&hvtargid=pla-598947080609&psc=1

On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 8:27 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Lee,
>
> The best solution is to have longer valve stems installed, but that
> requires dismounting the wheels.
>
> The alternative you suggested should work, but my experience is they leak
> and often don?t allow air to flow them to the shorter valve stem. It may be
> worth a try. Otherwise, you?ll just have to remove the beauty rings
> whenever you check the air pressure.
>
> Bob
>
> On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 10:10 PM <lee at automate-it.com> wrote:
>
>> I've just switched from wire wheels to original TR6 wheels, although
>> with aftermarket chrome trim rings. But the wheels are fitted with
>> standard tire valve stems - and they don't protrude beyond the cutout in
>> the trim rings. So it's almost impossible to fill the tire or use a
>> pressure gauge. (worth-1000-words photo attached)
>>
>> I'm assuming there are longer tire valve stems available? I'm looking at
>> replacing the tires, so it's a particularly convenient time to get this
>> right. I've also seen valve stem "extenders" (one of my spare wheels had
>> one of these fitted) - but this does not look like a decent alternative.
>> Suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>   Lee_______________________________________________
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From lee at automate-it.com  Mon Nov  7 08:21:03 2022
From: lee at automate-it.com (lee at automate-it.com)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:21:03 -0600
Subject: [6pack] Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels
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References: <51FA8D9A-7A64-4016-BE79-9ADE60017660@comcast.net>
 <a4b909502e98463ca6fbf0cc880ebf25@automate-it.com>
 <CA+aQ7wzEUMaydp3h8Q==kDsEfhdVs2=9BH1nEg3E4+T9VhA6BQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Thanks for the suggestions - and yes, I found that longer ones are easy 
to get just about anywhere (but I asked here first because I trust the 
collective TR mind!). And as I mentioned, I'm about to replace the tires 
so this will just be part of the process.

  Cheers!
  Lee

On 2022-11-07 08:36, Greg Lemon wrote:

> Something like this work to check pressure, or is it too far in there 
> to get the cap off?  
> https://www.amazon.com/Victor-22-5-60108-8-Dial-Gauge-Flexible/dp/B009XAR2CM/ref=asc_df_B009XAR2CM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316708741155&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16443411556251352787&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024740&hvtargid=pla-598947080609&psc=1
> 
> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 8:27 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> Hi Lee,
> 
> The best solution is to have longer valve stems installed, but that 
> requires dismounting the wheels.
> 
> The alternative you suggested should work, but my experience is they 
> leak and often don't allow air to flow them to the shorter valve stem. 
> It may be worth a try. Otherwise, you'll just have to remove the beauty 
> rings whenever you check the air pressure.
> 
> Bob
> 
> On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 10:10 PM <lee at automate-it.com> wrote: I've just 
> switched from wire wheels to original TR6 wheels, although
> with aftermarket chrome trim rings. But the wheels are fitted with
> standard tire valve stems - and they don't protrude beyond the cutout 
> in
> the trim rings. So it's almost impossible to fill the tire or use a
> pressure gauge. (worth-1000-words photo attached)
> 
> I'm assuming there are longer tire valve stems available? I'm looking 
> at
> replacing the tires, so it's a particularly convenient time to get this
> right. I've also seen valve stem "extenders" (one of my spare wheels 
> had
> one of these fitted) - but this does not look like a decent 
> alternative.
> Suggestions?
> 
> Thanks!
> Lee
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From dave at ranteer.com  Mon Nov  7 09:42:16 2022
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave northrup)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 16:42:16 +0000
Subject: [6pack] Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels
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I just really have to ask ? why would you switch to TR6 stock wheels?  They are expensive to get redone, really aren?t very good wheels, aren?t very good looking, require the trim ring which isn?t very attractive and is a general pain.  There are so many good choices for wheels these days.

I did keep mine for over a decade before my co-owner and co-driver son insisted we upgrade to Konig Rewinds.  They are wider, better looking, and just better wheels.   So glad we switched   https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/Resized_20190929_161509.jpg

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From tomkate at shaw.ca  Mon Nov  7 10:59:57 2022
From: tomkate at shaw.ca (TOM MARTIN)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 10:59:57 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 91, Issue 2
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From rrochlin at comcast.net  Mon Nov  7 14:48:42 2022
From: rrochlin at comcast.net (Robert Rochlin)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 16:48:42 -0500
Subject: [6pack] [TR]  Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels
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Lots of folks opt for originality. That?s part the fun of making the car your own.
Best,
 Bob

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> On Nov 7, 2022, at 2:34 PM, dave northrup <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
> 
> ?
> I just really have to ask ? why would you switch to TR6 stock wheels?  They are expensive to get redone, really aren?t very good wheels, aren?t very good looking, require the trim ring which isn?t very attractive and is a general pain.  There are so many good choices for wheels these days.
>  
> I did keep mine for over a decade before my co-owner and co-driver son insisted we upgrade to Konig Rewinds.  They are wider, better looking, and just better wheels.   So glad we switched   https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/Resized_20190929_161509.jpg
>  
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From lee at automate-it.com  Mon Nov  7 18:12:25 2022
From: lee at automate-it.com (lee at automate-it.com)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:12:25 -0600
Subject: [6pack] [TR]  Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels
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> why would you switch to TR6 stock wheels?

Easy answer - I really like the look of the original design. And for me, 
the best look is with the original aluminum trim rings - beautiful. I'm 
currently using aftermarket chrome rings, because I only have three 
aluminum ones in good condition (and one or two that are beat up). And I 
just switched to these original wheels from wires that I had on for the 
last several years. Now --- talk about wheels that are "not very good" 
!! I'm really glad to be done with those.

There are also several nice aftermarket wheels that I like. I happen to 
have a second TR6 (hasn't run in a long time!) that's going to need a 
nice set of wheel, I keep an eye on what's available pretty often.

Enjoy the ride!
  Lee

On 2022-11-07 10:42, dave northrup wrote:

> I just really have to ask - why would you switch to TR6 stock wheels?  
> They are expensive to get redone, really aren't very good wheels, 
> aren't very good looking, require the trim ring which isn't very 
> attractive and is a general pain.  There are so many good choices for 
> wheels these days.
> 
> I did keep mine for over a decade before my co-owner and co-driver son 
> insisted we upgrade to Konig Rewinds.  They are wider, better looking, 
> and just better wheels.   So glad we switched   
> https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/Resized_20190929_161509.jpg
> 
>> 
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