- 101. RE: Dwell on this ... (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:21:52 -0400
- 2) Since most of the pollution devices are removed (yes, I know about Federal laws) should I continue to vent the valve cover to carbs and charcoal canister or now only run the valve cover line to t
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00127.html (7,760 bytes)
- 102. RE: Helicoils and TA's (again) (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:25:07 -0400
- Here's an update and a summary since I got a few off list replies that had some interesting insight and opinions. The helicoil is installed and the hub slides on with no resistance. The kit I used as
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00131.html (8,932 bytes)
- 103. RE: Adding A Type OD to my TR250 (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:43:14 -0400
- Dave, I've never seen a TR250 tranny but every TR gearbox I have seen has looked pretty much the same with a short turret for the gearstick to insert into, a collar that together with a spring holds
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00132.html (8,076 bytes)
- 104. Goodparts adjustable trailing arm brackets (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:05:10 -0400
- One last comment on the installation.... I have a few bits of advice to offer anyone considering these brackets. 1. When you get them, play with them for bit. Make sure you understand what the full r
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00134.html (8,187 bytes)
- 105. RE: ballast resistor placement (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 21:53:52 -0400
- The 74.5 has a ballast resistance wire built into the loom as standard. It goes from the ignition switch to the side of the coil away from the dizzy on the same terminal as the white/yellow wire from
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00175.html (7,669 bytes)
- 106. POR15 and brake drums ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:28:56 -0400
- I know there is special caliper paint that is needed on the front.. do the rear drums get equally hot and also need special paint or would POR15 be an acceptable finish ? Stan
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00223.html (6,565 bytes)
- 107. RE: POR15 and brake drums ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 23:30:51 -0400
- Thanks Richard. I really like POR15 for its adhesion quality on less than perfectly clean steel and the fact that it sets up as a very hardy finish so it sounds like it will probably work on the rear
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00225.html (7,676 bytes)
- 108. RE: Fire Rings (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:05:46 -0400
- This is probably a stupid question but wth.. If zero decking means bringing the top of the block to the same height as the pistons, if you then re-cut the recesses and put the later gasket on, what s
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00263.html (7,315 bytes)
- 109. RE: Zenith Stromberg Emissions/Vacuum Spaghetti (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:29:04 -0400
- For me there are three sides to the later TR6 plumbing. There is the narrow tube side with the widget in the top hose, ports on the carbs, the dizzy retard etc There is the EGR with its narrow tube
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00331.html (9,326 bytes)
- 110. RE: Torque Setting (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:19:12 -0400
- Bentley says the slotted nut should be tightened to a torque of 50 to 65 ft lbs which highlights that torque is a noun and not a verb. Stan Anyone have the correct torque setting for the trunion bolt
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00354.html (7,162 bytes)
- 111. RE: torque (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:24:01 -0400
- Well thanks for that clarification Jim. I confess I was scratching my head at Mark's comment and now everything is clear. Stan Hi, Fairly certain that it is proper to use torque as either noun or ver
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00360.html (7,387 bytes)
- 112. Bleedin hydraulics (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:27:56 -0400
- (with apologies to the English for my bad language) Over the years I have bought several DIY brake bleeders, all of them have been useless. My list of complaints: 1. The thing that fits over the nipp
- /html/6pack/2006-07/msg00385.html (6,838 bytes)
- 113. Security system ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 19:49:02 -0400
- I was just reading in one of the UK TR forums that someone's car was stolen at their recent annual gathering in Malvern. Pretty depressing thought after all this work. I realize that if someone reall
- /html/6pack/2006-08/msg00032.html (7,246 bytes)
- 114. RE: Security system ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 20:41:39 -0400
- I guess there are two scenarios that I'd like to cover, one is the thief who would like to drive the car away, no problem here with various devices that kill the power, ignition, fuel etc. The other
- /html/6pack/2006-08/msg00035.html (8,594 bytes)
- 115. RE: Negative Camber (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:32:21 -0400
- Camber is controlled by the trailing arm brackets and can change as the TA bushes wear/sag. If the camber is excessive, the same on both sides and the bushes are not obviously completely knackered it
- /html/6pack/2006-08/msg00067.html (7,441 bytes)
- 116. Spax rear adjustable shocks - what to set them at ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 12:17:15 -0400
- Hi everyone. I hope your Saturday includes some sunshine and a TR. I recently did the rear suspension refurb with standard length uprated springs, poly bushes and the telescopic shock conversion usin
- /html/6pack/2006-08/msg00075.html (6,788 bytes)
- 117. RE: TR6 Steering Column Alignment (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:57:49 -0400
- Tom, here's the detail from the last time this topic came up. Stan Al: Usually this is because the switch is not close enough to the steering column. There is enough slop in the mounting holes that y
- /html/6pack/2006-08/msg00121.html (10,188 bytes)
- 118. RE: Tedious jobs (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:14:07 -0400
- Windscreen wiper gearboxes are another good candidate. BTW for the nylatron throttle shaft, I found the heat from a paint stripping heat gun, applied carefully, allowed them to insert with ease using
- /html/6pack/2006-08/msg00134.html (7,378 bytes)
- 119. RE: can you tell me what this is (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:29:44 -0400
- Agreed. It looks like a 1959 Hillman Minx series II convertible. Here's a link to a shiny one: http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/rgcci/member_profiles/membprof.html Stan (former Hillman Imp owner) It look
- /html/6pack/2006-08/msg00145.html (7,628 bytes)
- 120. RE: Baffling clutch issues (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 10:31:47 -0400
- Just to be clear, there were no grinding noises before and when he arrived at your house but after the hydraulics rebuild the grinding started ?. When does it do it, all the time or only when you pre
- /html/6pack/2006-08/msg00164.html (7,955 bytes)
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