[TR] squeak reduction?

[Peter Ryner]

None of the TRs I've owned ever had any welting and I've never seen it on
any parts listing.  No sure why you are getting squeaks though.  I've had my
TR for over 20 years and it never squeeked.  If the bolts are tight there
should be no movement hence no noise.  I use the large original washers
under the nut head which may help.  I haven't used any lock washers and have
never had a bolt come loose.

I do agree that you wouldn't want to use any grease - very messy and
attracts dirt.  If you're really concerned I would maybe recommend a thin
coating of Silicone II.
Just my $.02

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces+pryner=verizon.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces+pryner=verizon.net at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Eric Butschek
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 3:11 PM
To: Paul Dorsey; list Triumph
Subject: Re: [TR] squeak reduction?


I thought there is supposed to be
fender "welt" between the metal pieces to stop the squeaks, probabley gasket
seal or plastic now, but back then like leather or wool.
Eric , Austin TX.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Dorsey" <dorpaul at negia.net>
To: "list Triumph" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 10:16 PM
Subject: [TR] squeak reduction?


> List,
> Would anyone think I'm crazy for putting a little grease between the
> fender
> and apron, scuttle, rear apron and trunk?  Of course, the objective would
> be
> to surpress creaks while further reducing rust.
>
> Paul Dorsey
> 60 Tr3   ("A little dab will do you")
> _