Mail Archive Search: <+from:patton@suscom-maine.net>

Results:

References: [ +from:patton@suscom-maine.net: 130 ]

Total 130 documents matching your query.

101. RE: article in Classic Mortor Sports (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2007 22:10:33 -0500; Hello Jim, Tomorrow I'm going to run out and find the new Classic Motor sports. The article is just the sort of thing that interests me. Right up front you need to know that I manufacture Throttle Bo; /html/6pack/2007-01/msg00041.html (9,686 bytes)
102. RE: [6pack] LBC aerosol spray paints (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 18:25:59 -0400; Not to sound too commercial, my NAPA store does custom spray cans including old Triumph colors. You might check with the larger parts stores in your area. Rick Patton 75 TR6sci Brunswick, Maine http; /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00087.html (7,301 bytes)
103. RE: [6pack] RE: Gas tank: what models used which tank... (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 00:48:30 -0400; Hi James, I do TBI conversions and deal with the different tanks. The tank in my 75 TR6 is just like your original tank with a filler, sender, and one small vent nipple next to the filler. A TBI conv; /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00252.html (8,498 bytes)
104. [6pack] RE: [TR] Building a 150 hp engine (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:15:37 -0400; Hi Dave, I also have a supercharged fuel injected TR6. It dynos at 168HP at the rear wheels making it very close to 200HP at the flywheel. Really scoots and is tons of fun. The engine is an original; /html/6pack/2007-07/msg00134.html (9,064 bytes)
105. RE: [6pack] Moss supercharging question (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:49:51 -0400; Hi All, Just couldn't help weighing in on this subject. My 75 TR6 is supercharged and I absolutely love it. It's not a kit from Moss or any other kit, it's my own unique design. The car is very stree; /html/6pack/2007-08/msg00178.html (10,223 bytes)
106. [6pack] RE: [TR] The Supercharger Effect (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:11:01 -0400; You are absolutely correct about the supercharger having a clutch. On the dashboard where the choke button once lived is a green illuminated rocker switch. The car runs about like an original TR6 wi; /html/6pack/2007-09/msg00175.html (7,885 bytes)
107. [6pack] RE: [TR] The Supercharger Effect (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:14:18 -0400; Hello Tom, The ignition system on my car is distributorless. There are three coils, each firing two plugs at the same time. Instead of a distributor, a computer monitors a sprocket wheel (crank senso; /html/6pack/2007-09/msg00176.html (7,183 bytes)
108. Re: [6pack] Toyota Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:13:15 -0500; I also have Toyota brakes and they work just fine. As Hugh mentioned you may need to do some more bleeding. Bleeders are on top? If the problem only shows after driving check your wheel bearings and; /html/6pack/2007-12/msg00144.html (7,390 bytes)
109. Re: [6pack] Proper Grounding of TR6 (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:41:51 -0500; Hi Darcy, A ground that gave me some very interesting problems is the little wire from the negative battery terminal to a 1/4" spade terminal on the cowl next to the battery. I had all sorts of weird; /html/6pack/2007-12/msg00150.html (8,456 bytes)
110. Re: [6pack] TR6 exhaust (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 12:29:17 -0500; I thought I'd stand up and say that the twin pipe system deserves more credit than it's detractors give it. Two years ago I added a supercharger to my TR6 and one of the last modifications was the ex; /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00080.html (9,002 bytes)
111. Re: [6pack] Parts washers (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:33:19 -0500; I was always one to use kerosene or even gasoline at times but a word of caution. Three years ago a good friend lost his teenage son when the son dropped a trouble light near a parts washer filled w; /html/6pack/2008-02/msg00121.html (8,972 bytes)
112. Re: [6pack] U-joint removal, last trick in my book (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:12:34 -0500; Hi John, I don't want to discourage you doing the job, but I replace u-joints at my auto parts store everyday and it usually runs about $15 per joint. You might want to make a couple of phone calls e; /html/6pack/2008-02/msg00210.html (7,814 bytes)
113. Re: [6pack] Sump bolts (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:25:20 -0400; Hello neighbor, Dave it's pretty common for oil pans to be warped around the bolt holes from over tightening. Before you put it back in place lay a straight edge across the bolt hole and see if it is; /html/6pack/2008-04/msg00261.html (8,826 bytes)
114. Re: [6pack] [TR] On the Road Again........ (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 23:29:53 -0400; I'd suggest you carry an oil can and give a few squirts wherever you park. The only thing that doesn't even seep on my car is the Nissan differential! Rick __________________________________________; /html/6pack/2008-05/msg00021.html (8,930 bytes)
115. Re: [6pack] [TR] Compression boost (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:58:05 -0400; I have a knock sensor on my fuel injected supercharged TR6. It's mounted near where the ignition coil once lived but is now disabled. It was very effective at retarding the timing but because these s; /html/6pack/2008-06/msg00127.html (7,988 bytes)
116. Re: [6pack] REmoving Body Panels (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:17:45 -0400; Hi Ken, I have some photos posted about a rusty TR6 showing the before and after. Unfortunately there is no 1-2-3 procedure posted. Don't let the photos scare you, my car was really in the "parts car; /html/6pack/2008-06/msg00198.html (8,968 bytes)
117. Re: [6pack] Cylinder head removal (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:55:11 -0400; The quickest way to remove the valve springs is with a deep socket and a hammer. Cut a small block of wood that will fit into the combustion chamber that is slightly less than the depth of the chambe; /html/6pack/2008-06/msg00208.html (8,638 bytes)
118. Re: [6pack] J-Type Overdrive - Mating the Two Castings (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:52:30 -0400; I just sealed the leak from those two upper studs. When we assembled the OD it had plastic sleeves for those studs that would get crushed in around the stud by the nut. They leaked from day one and; /html/6pack/2008-08/msg00008.html (9,117 bytes)
119. Re: [6pack] J-Type Overdrive - Mating the Two Castings (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:05:45 -0400; Hi John, By adding pressure adjusting shim washers to the valve in the bottom of the OD. The shift is so abrupt that I use the clutch much of the time going into or out of overdrive. The OD switch is; /html/6pack/2008-08/msg00012.html (8,789 bytes)
120. Re: [6pack] seeking easy TR6 windage tray & oil baffle design (score: 1): Author: "Rick Patton" <patton@suscom-maine.net>; Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 23:36:10 -0400; I did add windage tray and baffle as Kastner suggested. You can see the project photos at: http://topshamautoparts.com/tr6/Fall2003.htm So far so good four years later. I should mention that the oil; /html/6pack/2008-09/msg00050.html (8,650 bytes)

Current List: 101 - 120
Page: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]