[TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 14, Issue 157

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Today's Topics:

  1. Engine Mounts (George Haynes)
  2. Re: Engine Mounts (Tony Drews)
  3. Tr3 seat sliders (Art McEwen)
  4. Re: Tr3 seat sliders (DAVID MASSEY)
  5. Re: Tr3 seat sliders (DAVID MASSEY)
  6. TR3 spare tire pan (auprichard at uprichard.net)


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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:47:51 +0000 (UTC)
From: George Haynes <ghaynestr4 at aol.com>
To: "triumphs at autox.team.net" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Engine Mounts
Message-ID: <1096940070.251623.1626461271008 at mail.yahoo.com>
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Since the engine in my 1965 TR4A is out being rebuilt, it seemed like a good time to replace the front engine mounts. ?Access to the mounting nuts is all but impossible. ?They bolt to the frame nearly obscured by front suspension.?It's a beautiful RATCO frame I installed ten years ago. ?Might be different than a stock frame in this area.
Sockets are impossible. ?Dismantling the front suspension would take a lot of time and energy, and may not help.It might be possible to access these (Nyloc) nuts with a seriously modified end wrench, probably with busted knuckles?and lots of cursing involved. ?

Modifying the RATCO frame would be a sacrilege! Not gonna happen!
Has anyone dealt with this? ?Any suggestions? ?Are you reading this, Tony?I might have to retain the old motor mounts.TIA.
George?HaynesCTC55423LO
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:01:56 -0500
From: Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Engine Mounts
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If I'm the "Tony" you're mentioning...? Round style mounts on a stock 
frame I've not had that issue getting to the frame side of the mount, 
sorry.? Certainly it's easier to get to with the engine out!

- Tony Drews

On 7/16/2021 1:47 PM, George Haynes wrote:
> Since the engine in my 1965 TR4A is out being rebuilt, it seemed like 
> a good time to replace the front engine mounts.
> Access to the mounting nuts is all but impossible. They bolt to the 
> frame nearly obscured by front suspension.
> It's a beautiful RATCO frame I installed ten years ago. ?Might be 
> different than a stock frame in this area.
>
> Sockets are impossible. ?Dismantling the front suspension would take a 
> lot of time and energy, and may not help.
> It might be possible to access these (Nyloc) nuts with a seriously 
> modified end wrench, probably with busted knuckles
> and lots of cursing involved.
>
> Modifying the RATCO frame would be a sacrilege! Not gonna happen!
>
> Has anyone dealt with this? ?Any suggestions? ?Are you reading this, Tony?
> I might have to retain the old motor mounts.
> TIA.
>
> George Haynes
> CTC55423LO
>
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:55:44 -0400
From: Art McEwen <artwmcewen at gmail.com>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Tr3 seat sliders
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A) grease them with white grease or some such to encourage them to move and let them become a magnet for all the dirt and corruption that follows.

2) leave them dry so they stay clean until they rust and no longer move.

Is there a 3D option?

Cheers,

Art
Ts64???LO

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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:54:45 +0000 (UTC)
From: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com>
To: "artwmcewen at gmail.com" <artwmcewen at gmail.com>,
    "triumphs at autox.team.net" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Tr3 seat sliders
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 A dry molybdenum spray may the the trick.? Something like Grainger PN  6KHF6
It drys so it won't catch grit and stuff and will add a slick, protective coat.
 
Dave 

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Art McEwen <artwmcewen at gmail.com>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, Jul 16, 2021 2:55 pm
Subject: [TR] Tr3 seat sliders

A) grease them with white grease or some such to encourage them to move and let them become a magnet for all the dirt and corruption that follows.

2) leave them dry so they stay clean until they rust and no longer move.

Is there a 3D option?

Cheers,

Art
Ts64???LO
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:55:30 +0000 (UTC)
From: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com>
To: "artwmcewen at gmail.com" <artwmcewen at gmail.com>,
    "triumphs at autox.team.net" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Tr3 seat sliders
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 BTW, It smells funky until it drys so use it out doors away from the wife.
 
Dave 

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Art McEwen <artwmcewen at gmail.com>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, Jul 16, 2021 2:55 pm
Subject: [TR] Tr3 seat sliders

A) grease them with white grease or some such to encourage them to move and let them become a magnet for all the dirt and corruption that follows.

2) leave them dry so they stay clean until they rust and no longer move.

Is there a 3D option?

Cheers,

Art
Ts64???LO
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:01:59 -0400
From: <auprichard at uprichard.net>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] TR3 spare tire pan
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Listers:

 

I recently came across a really nice '58 overdrive TR3A which appeared solid
in every respect until I opened the spare tire cover - see pic. The whole
compartment was full of mouse nests (and dead mice) - I had cleared some
before I decided a picture might be indicated. The spare tire floor is
roached.

 

This is a car I would like to get running and then turn over to someone on
this or another list.  I don't want to spend a lot on it, but then again I
am not about to take shortcuts on a car which is otherwise rust-free.

 

By chance, does anyone have a spare tire pan, either new or in good used
condition?

 

As an aside, I was so excited to get the car running, only to find the
clutch is not working.  I am guessing a broken taper pin. As my wife always
reminds me - this is the joy of owning a Triumph. Sure...

 

Andrew Uprichard

Jackson, Michigan

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