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1. Intros (score: 1): Author: mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Thu, 16 Feb 95 15:18:57 CST; I meant to do this a week or so ago on british-cars but never got around to it. Since the moment has sort of passed over there, I'll do it here. I got into Triumphs at the suggestion of my SO. Not ma; /html/triumphs/1995-02/msg00005.html (9,523 bytes)
2. RE: TR-6 conversion (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:40:03 -0500 (CDT); This reminds me of the poor fellow that was trying to sell his Spitfire here a while back. It had a Mazda rotary transplant and he spent $$,$$$ doing the conversion. He took quite a bit of abuse over; /html/triumphs/1995-04/msg00226.html (8,510 bytes)
3. Re: Turbo (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 10:40:26 -0500 (CDT); The last VTR national meet I attended was in Savannah. At that time, _any_ mod, period or otherwise, counted against you. In fact, if you had 2 "major" mods, you were bumped to the modified class. So; /html/triumphs/1995-04/msg00255.html (9,054 bytes)
4. Re: Wheels and Parts list mis... (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Fri, 28 Apr 1995 08:11:50 -0500 (CDT); This is not fiction. When I lived in Phoenix, I had a set of wheels straightened. When I initially tried to have them balanced, the technician said that all four had so much wobble that he couldn't g; /html/triumphs/1995-04/msg00275.html (8,195 bytes)
5. Re: Stop that buzzing noise (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 08:41:30 -0500 (CDT); Hi Dan, My guess it is the fan hitting the radiator. No wait, let me explain! There is a piece of sheet metal spot welded to the top of the radiator that extends back towards the engine. It looks lik; /html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00455.html (7,974 bytes)
6. Re:chasis tr 250/5/6 (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Sun, 11 Jun 1995 16:02:05 -0500 (CDT); The Roadster Factory carries them - I think they go for a couple grand. They have them for TR4A and TR260/TR6. Good luck, Mike; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00170.html (6,733 bytes)
7. Re: Old fuel tank (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Sat, 17 Jun 1995 13:50:00 -0500 (CDT); Greg, I haven't actually gotten around to doing this to my tank, but I have thought about it some and this is what I plan on doing: After washing it out thoroughly with water, put a handful of nails; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00273.html (9,590 bytes)
8. Re: Veneer for dashboards (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 1995 15:36:59 -0500 (CDT); You aren't confused, they are indeed veneer on plywood. I bought one for a TR4A a couple of years ago and it is BEAUTIFUL, and has held up nicely. In one of their newsletters a few years back, they h; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00329.html (8,769 bytes)
9. Re: Veneer for dashboards (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 09:20:45 -0500 (CDT); I'm 98% sure that TRF's dashes are still made by a fellow in western Pennsylvannia. Are their dashes solid or plywood with veneer? Mike (In the market for a TR4 dash); /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00354.html (9,023 bytes)
10. VTR (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 13:16:23 -0500 (CDT); A late breaking conflict means that Sarah will not be able to join me in Rockford for the VTR gathering. We have already registered and paid for room, banquet, picnic, etc... If anyone wants her tick; /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00084.html (6,421 bytes)
11. Re: "No more 'ring around the piston' "? (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:23:35 -0500 (CDT); Tale of intrigue deleted... I opt for the easiest explanation which is: the last time this motor was assembled, it was in the paddock 30 minutes before the start and only one ring could be rounded up; /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00309.html (8,977 bytes)
12. Re: TR3 Front Brake Calipers - The Final Chapter (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 08:37:08 -0500 (CDT); Regarding the apparantly NLA piston removal tool, you can make your own: There are rubber freeze plugs - these expand to fill a freeze plug hole when a nut on the plug is turned. They come in various; /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00118.html (7,362 bytes)
13. Re: shipwright's disease? (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 08:41:38 -0500 (CDT); Go out to your garage and set out to repaint your engine bay. Do it the right way and remove the master cylinders, battery, etc... If you really want to do it right, remove the engine too. That ought; /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00119.html (6,952 bytes)
14. Re: Spitfire Emissions (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 11:44:22 -0500 (CDT); Mike, The Roadster Factory's 1500 catalog has pretty good drawings of the various emissions systems used over the years. Since it's free for the asking (1-800-678-8764), I would start there. Good luc; /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00273.html (7,251 bytes)
15. Re: (X-POST) '80 Spitfire Parts Looking For Good Home (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 11:52:58 -0500 (CDT); Ouch, John. I know where you are coming from as I went through a similar experience in my Spit a few years back. The car was totalled by the insurance company but was rebuildable, so I was able to gi; /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00274.html (7,899 bytes)
16. Re: Spit Parts (Vincente) (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 11:07:30 -0500 (CDT); Since Ross is working on an early Spit, MOSS will be useless to him. They do not support the early spits at all. IMHO, it seems like they are actively ignoring these cars (is it really possible to do; /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00495.html (8,273 bytes)
17. Spit part needed (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 1995 07:58:56 -0500 (CDT); I am looking for the plate that goes between the lowest leaves of the rear spring of a Spit 1500 (and MkIV). It has 4 holes for the spring studs on the corners, a hole in the middle, and the 2 short; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00004.html (6,518 bytes)
18. Re: Spit Exh.Problems... (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 08:09:56 -0500 (CDT); Thomas, One option is the TriumphTune 4-2-1 header, available in either mild or stainless steel. I have one installed in my Mk3 and it fits beautifully. I am using the Mk3 engine, but it has the same; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00078.html (7,505 bytes)
19. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 12:24:39 -0500 (CDT); You can try honing but based on past experience, you will have the MC out of the car again by next summer to do it again. I don't know why this is, but I have never met anyone who has had a honed MC; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00092.html (8,351 bytes)
20. Re: tr6 alignment (score: 1): Author: Michael Burdick <mburdick@netserv.unmc.edu>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 12:32:39 -0500 (CDT); .... Maybe the bar that bolts between the shock towers has been removed, allowing them to sag in at the top ... Something easy to check. Good luck, Mike; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00418.html (8,027 bytes)

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