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Re: [TR] Triumpth Stag question

To: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Triumpth Stag question
From: "Al Al" <als6point9@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:53:01 -0600
Randall

Thanks for the mailing lists and the parts sources. This is exactly what I
need.

All the best

Al


On 1/17/07, Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Al :
>
> Welcome to the list !
>
> > I'm hoping the gang here can help me. It took a while to find a
> > mailing list like this.
>
> Although this list is very good, Stags are not the primary focus
> here.  You
> might do better joining us on a Stag-specific list ... details are at
> http://www.digest.net/stag/
> Or, if you prefer a web forum format, the same messages are posted to
> http://www.triumphstag.net/start/phorum/list.php?1
>
> > Is anyone familiar with this conversion? If so can you provide details?
>
> There are several people on the Stag list with that conversion.  Sorry I
> can't
> help you myself, as both my Stags have the Stag engine.  One thing I do
> know,
> though, is that you should be planning to change the differential as
> well.  The
> Stag differential will both not handle that much horsepower, and is too
> low
> (numerically high) a ratio for comfortable use behind a push-rod V8
> (although
> the latter problem might be addressed with a 'tall' overdrive ratio).
>
> > How available are parts for stags in the US?
>
> Not too bad.  Many parts are common with other Triumphs and so available
> from
> other US Triumph vendors.  You'll need to get a Stag "Spare Parts
> Catalogue"
> with the factory part numbers, and then you can search at
> http://www.the-roadster-factory.com/
>
> Unfortunately their on-line ordering system seems to be down at the
> moment, but
> I'm sure they will have it back up soon.
>
> You can also try :
>
> Walter Holliday
> Stag Specialists
> 850 E Teton Rd # 3
> Tucson, AZ 85706-6937
> Phone:(520)792-0294
>
> But he didn't return my last phone call.
>
> > I would be grateful for any advise.
>
> My other suggestion would be to find and join your local British/Triumph
> car
> club.
>
> Randall
> 59 TR3A TS39781LO (now totaled :(
> 56 TR3  TS13571L next project
> 71 Stag LE1473L(O) needs engine rebuild
> 71 Stag LE2013LBW(O) daily driver wanna be
> 63 Sports 6 HB7826LCV rustoration project (for sale)
> 57 TR3 TS21731L rusting quietly 2000 miles away


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