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Message-ID: Wild Willie Run This is an update on the Wild Willie Run schedule for May 4th . Due to the possibility of more storms coming into the area along with some of our members still without power from the storms this week. I feel that it would not be safe or pleasant to have the run at this time all things considered. So, the run will be postponed and rescheduled for June 28, which is a Saturday. Thanks for all the positive feedback that has been given about this run, and I look forward to the new date. Sorry for the inconvenience but compost happens. Thanks again Vic Larry Ross Membership Director (412) 780-8495 - mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Ken Mikos 412-400-9293 From larry at lrossagency.com Wed May 7 05:47:22 2025 From: larry at lrossagency.com (Lawrence Ross) Date: Wed, 7 May 2025 11:47:22 +0000 Subject: [WPTA] Washington County Tour Revival by Bud Osbourne Message-ID: Washington County Tour Revival by Bud Osbourne Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10th, when we will bring back a very popular event, from many years ago: Washington County Tour. This event features between 60 and 90 miles (depending on which route you choose) of winding, scenic Washington County back roads. So, get your banjos in tune and join us! Meet in Bud Osbourne's front field (240 Southview Road, McDonald, PA. 15057) at 1 PM. First group will depart shortly thereafter. We will finish up at one of two local watering holes, near (or in) Hickory, for cold drinks and good bar food, between 4 and 5 PM. If you love DRIVING, you will love this event! 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I attempted to adjust the carburetor needle valve by starting with the needle valve all the way out and turning using the Allen key adjustment tool to turn 1/4 turn at a time. This had no effect. Using a screwdriver to lift the carb piston still resulted in the engine rpm increasing. I started over in the full rich position and turned the Allen key 3 turns to the lean position. This had no effect. Any suggestions? Much appreciated, Chuck Kuhn -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dharkus at aol.com Sun May 18 15:14:12 2025 From: dharkus at aol.com (dharkus at aol.com) Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 21:14:12 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [WPTA] 1979 Spitfire Carb Adjustment In-Reply-To: References: <368299806.1006793.1747599522731.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <368299806.1006793.1747599522731@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1823968485.1021821.1747602852637@mail.yahoo.com> Hi Chuck? We are going to look at another Spit on Saturday you are more than welcome to come and join the fun. I talked to Bruce and he thinks that that water choke is the issue and leaking fuel back in so the bar thing to do is take it off and get it Bruce to rebuild it.?If anybody else what to join in my address is7111 Country Club Road?Butler Pa 16001?Don Harkus?724-822-5447 Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Sunday, May 18, 2025, 4:57 PM, Gerald Van Vlack via Wpta wrote: #yiv4934944804 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}Are you certain the choke is fully released. That of course will cause a rich condition.I'd be looking there for an issue. JVVFrom: Wpta on behalf of candkkuhn--- via Wpta Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2025 4:18 PM To: wpta at autox.team.net Subject: [WPTA] 1979 Spitfire Carb Adjustment?Hello All, My 1979 Spitfire is running very rich (to the point of black smoke coming out of exhaust).? I attempted to adjust the carburetor needle valve by starting with the needle valve all the way out and turning using the Allen key adjustment tool to turn 1/4 turn at a time.? This had no effect.? Using a screwdriver to lift the carb piston still resulted in the engine rpm increasing.? I started over in the full rich position and turned the Allen key 3 turns to the lean position.? This had no effect.? Any suggestions? Much appreciated,?Chuck Kuhn_______________________________________________ wpta at autox.team.net ------------------------------------- http://www.wptriumph.org Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/dharkus at aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Hope to hear one of our club members purchased the car. > Ken Mikos > 412-400-9293 > > > > > Sent from my iPad_______________________________________________ > wpta at autox.team.net > > ------------------------------------- > > http://www.wptriumph.org > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/hswearman at comcast.net From xj61975 at aol.com Fri May 23 10:18:35 2025 From: xj61975 at aol.com (xj61975 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 23 May 2025 16:18:35 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [WPTA] TR6 Timing Chain References: <2130077765.772652.1748017115617.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2130077765.772652.1748017115617@mail.yahoo.com> I'm evaluating the timing chain on my TR6 powered TVR as I work through changing the front crankshaft seal. I found that the scribed lines and punch marks are not aligning after turning the crankshaft clockwise to the TDC position. It appears that the camshaft is off, retarded by one tooth. Though easy to resolve at this stage, I have to wonder whether it jumped a tooth on its own, or was put together incorrectly by a previous owner. My double row timing chain has +/_ 3/8" slack at mid span on the tensioner side, which does not seem to be extreme. Has anyone known one of these to jump time on its own? Any guidance will be welcomed. Thanks Bill Cooper -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fogbro1 at comcast.net Fri May 23 11:24:05 2025 From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (EDWARD WOODS) Date: Fri, 23 May 2025 13:24:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [WPTA] Overdrive Transmission For Sale Message-ID: <1458822214.457238.1748021045544@connect.xfinity.com> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jswauger at comcast.net Fri May 23 11:46:40 2025 From: jswauger at comcast.net (John Swauger) Date: Fri, 23 May 2025 13:46:40 -0400 Subject: [WPTA] Overdrive Transmission For Sale In-Reply-To: <1458822214.457238.1748021045544@connect.xfinity.com> References: <1458822214.457238.1748021045544@connect.xfinity.com> Message-ID: <04CC6C57-D7A8-4E55-B337-16E7AAC5E953@comcast.net> Would be a good buy for somebody. All the gearboxes and overdrives that Ed built for me years ago are still going strong. Price on this one looks reasonable. John Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2025, at 1:35?PM, EDWARD WOODS via Wpta wrote: > > ? > I have a TR3 overdrive transmission for sale. It?s been rebuilt and road tested. It, like all TR3s, has a non synchro first gear, unlike TR3Bs and later Triumphs. Frankly, I prefer it, but that?s a minority opinion. It comes with both wire harnesses and only requires a relay and dash switch. I?d like to offer it locally before going outside Western PA in order to avoid packing and shipping. Asking $1800, but will consider reasonable offers. > > Ed Woods > > > _______________________________________________ > wpta at autox.team.net > > ------------------------------------- > > http://www.wptriumph.org > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/jswauger at comcast.net > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wjstash at comcast.net Sat May 24 14:25:59 2025 From: wjstash at comcast.net (wjstash) Date: Sat, 24 May 2025 16:25:59 -0400 Subject: [WPTA] Tr6 door seal Message-ID: Sent from Samsung Galaxy smartphone.I need to replace my door seals on my 74 tr6.? Any good source for ones that"work"??.? 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I am getting some > backfiring when decelerating and tweaking things to get it to run better. > > > DCOE side draft carb > > Timing is 20 BTDC at 1000 rpm > > > main jet 155 > > air corrector 170 > > Idle jet 55F9 > > Air/Fuel turned back to 3 turns out. > > > Jim Thornton > 25 Sheila Court > Pittsburgh, PA 15227 > > (C): 412-680-0939 > > _______________________________________________ > wpta at autox.team.net > > ------------------------------------- > > http://www.wptriumph.org > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/larryross67 at gmail.com > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Though easy to resolve at this stage, I have to wonder whether it jumped a tooth on its own, or was put together incorrectly by a previous owner. My double row timing chain has +/_ 3/8" slack at mid span on the tensioner side, which does not seem to be extreme. Has anyone known one of these to jump time on its own? Any guidance will be welcomed. Thanks Bill Cooper _______________________________________________ wpta at autox.team.net ------------------------------------- http://www.wptriumph.org Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/mij57 at msn.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darylw.wagner at yahoo.com Mon May 26 11:35:17 2025 From: darylw.wagner at yahoo.com (Daryl W. Wagner) Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 17:35:17 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [WPTA] TR6 Timing Chain In-Reply-To: References: <2130077765.772652.1748017115617.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <2130077765.772652.1748017115617@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <790011781.1497535.1748280917629@mail.yahoo.com> Good Morning Bill As a restoration shop who build motors, I concur with Jim. Daryl W. Wagner Automotive Artistry British Car and Bike Restoration, Sales and Service 10,000 Aurora Hudson Road Building Two, Suite B Hudson, Ohio 44236 330-554-4333 On Monday, May 26, 2025 at 07:25:11 AM EDT, Jim Keenan via Wpta wrote: Bill, I personally have never heard of a timing chain jumping a tooth. If that occurred, most likely, there would be damage on one of the gears or the chain. Most likely it was installed incorrectly. Jim Keenan Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2025, at 12:28?PM, xj61975--- via Wpta wrote: ?I'm evaluating the timing chain on my TR6 powered TVR as I work through changing the front crankshaft seal. I found that the scribed lines and punch marks are not aligning after turning the crankshaft clockwise to the TDC position. It appears that the camshaft is off, retarded by one tooth. Though easy to resolve at this stage, I have to wonder whether it jumped a tooth on its own, or was put together incorrectly by a previous owner. My double row timing chain has +/_ 3/8" slack at mid span on the tensioner side, which does not seem to be extreme. Has anyone known one of these to jump time on its own? Any guidance will be welcomed. 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URL: From ejmajortr3a at comcast.net Wed May 28 05:37:16 2025 From: ejmajortr3a at comcast.net (Ed Major) Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 07:37:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [WPTA] June Dzus Dnuz Message-ID: <1313432335.521981.1748432236502@connect.xfinity.com> Hello All, The June 2025 Dzus Dnuz has been uploaded to the web site at: www.wpta.club http://www.wptriumph.org/ under the ?Members Access? section. There are 5 extra pages in the electronic Dnuz with photos from the May events. Thank you. Ed Ed Major '58 TR3A, '68 TR250, '73 TR6 ejmajortr3a at comcast.net mailto:ejmajortr3a at comcast.net 412-965-1722 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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JVV ________________________________ From: British Car Club of Western North Carolina Sent: Friday, May 30, 2025 6:17 AM To: jerryvvtr4a at gmail.com Subject: New topic: 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II Hello Jerry VanVlack, There is a new topic in a forum you are subscribed to on the British Car Club of Western North Carolina website. Forum and Topic: Buy and Sell, 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II Author: David Mathias Content: I received an email yesterday from Sharon Shute who inherited an AH 3000 from her sister. According to Sharon, her sister bought the car in 1962. It has been sitting for 20 years but is complete. She want to sell it. If interested, you can contact Sharon at 803-235-8772. Uploaded files: * [image0.jpeg] Visit the topic: https://www.bccwnc.org/forum/topic/1962-austin-healey-3000-mk-ii/ You will not receive notifications of any replies to this topic unless you globally subscribe to all \"New Topics & Posts\", or subscribe to this topic. 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URL: From abcoz at hky.com Sat May 31 09:21:34 2025 From: abcoz at hky.com (abcoz at hky.com) Date: Sat, 31 May 2025 11:21:34 -0400 Subject: [WPTA] South hills gearbox gurus In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000501dbd23f$b20ed250$162c76f0$@hky.com> Hi Andy! What is the reason for the transmission rebuild, in the first place? If the gears are good and the syncro action was good, then there is no reason to replace the syncros. However, if there is any doubt, I?d go ahead and replace them. Bud From: Wpta On Behalf Of andrew jamison via Wpta Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2025 8:22 AM To: wpta at autox.team.net Subject: [WPTA] South hills gearbox gurus Hello; I?m attempting to rebuild my old Mini gearbox, what I?m not sure of is whether the synchros and/or hubs need replaced. Gears look OK. Beer is involved for payment to inspect the gearset. Thanks in advance, Andy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gilsmith113 at gmail.com Sat May 31 10:30:48 2025 From: gilsmith113 at gmail.com (Gil Smith) Date: Sat, 31 May 2025 12:30:48 -0400 Subject: [WPTA] Andy's Gearbox Rebuild Message-ID: Hi Andy, I don't know what type of box you have, but several years ago on Classic Mini DIY the presenter did a 3 synchro rebuild which was pretty complex. I had mine rebuilt at Boffo Motors some years ago and had steel synchros installed which are supposed to be more robust than stock. Wish I could be some help. Good luck with the rebuild. Best, Gil Smith -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jamesgthornton63 at gmail.com Sat May 31 11:12:35 2025 From: jamesgthornton63 at gmail.com (Jim Thornton) Date: Sat, 31 May 2025 13:12:35 -0400 Subject: [WPTA] DCOE Experience Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From tr4jay at gmail.com Sat May 31 17:50:13 2025 From: tr4jay at gmail.com (Jay Galbreath) Date: Sat, 31 May 2025 19:50:13 -0400 Subject: [WPTA] DCOE Experience In-Reply-To: <60ad6140-2a2e-4121-878d-bdf29ffb3f74@bradakis.com> References: <60ad6140-2a2e-4121-878d-bdf29ffb3f74@bradakis.com> Message-ID: We are not ignoring you question Jim but we all have our hands full with SU and Strombergs. Mark said it best you need a pro and or a dyno with lots of jets. Jay On Sat, May 31, 2025 at 4:27?PM Mark Bradakis via Wpta wrote: > On 5/31/25 11:12 AM, Jim Thornton via Wpta wrote: > > > > Would love to have someone with knowledge and parts to take a look at it. > > > > Well I have some of the knowledge left in my brain, and many hundreds of > dollars of calibrated brass bits. But I am in Salt Lake City, Utah. > Would be tough to just pop on by for a look. > > Yep, the beauty of the DCOE series is they are basically infinitely > adjustable. The downfall of the carbs is they are basically infinitely > adjustable. > > Good luck with the car, even if it is an MG! > > mjb. > > > > _______________________________________________ > wpta at autox.team.net > > ------------------------------------- > > http://www.wptriumph.org > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/tr4jay at gmail.com > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: