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201. Re: TR Brake Question (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 10:14:34 EST; 100 PSI in a system that normally operates at a thousand or more is not much. The fact that they move at all is a good sign. The fact that they move with different amounts of force may be more due to; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg01926.html (9,351 bytes)
202. Re: Installing a cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:10:50 EST; The preferred method is to install it in the negative battery lead. (assuming a negative ground vehicle). In this way if a terminal accidentally contacts the car chassis it only completes the circuit; /html/triumphs/2005-10/msg01965.html (7,798 bytes)
203. Re: Back-up hood release (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 20:35:50 EDT; I have a turn-the-knob style on my TR6 which clears the hood quite nicely. And I have a fairly tall battery. However, you may have an even taller battery. So check clearances. And the knife-switch st; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01132.html (8,506 bytes)
204. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 20:57:35 EDT; Sounds like the plug used in Austin Healeys. A friend of mine ground down a 3/8 ratchet wrench to fit. Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01133.html (9,117 bytes)
205. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:03:45 EDT; Nope. It was a ratchet wrench. I say it. He ground the side opposite the detent ball and one of the other sides. Not real pretty but it works. And when it breaks, take it back to Sears for a replacem; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01153.html (9,370 bytes)
206. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:04:14 EDT; Well, I was only kidding when I said that. Only a numbskull would grind on anything more than a Harbor Frieght wrench. Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01176.html (9,613 bytes)
207. Re: feelings of dread (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:12:43 EDT; How very true. The best we can provide is anecdotal evidence. All the folks subscribing to this list own or have owned less than 1% of the cars produced and only a small proportion of us have encount; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01177.html (9,045 bytes)
208. Re: 83mm/86mm Heads (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:32:18 EDT; I've met Steve and no, I can not. ;-) Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01178.html (7,643 bytes)
209. Re: Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:35:24 EDT; the first thing to try is the easiest. Position the car where it will not hit anything should it lurch forward. Then put the car in fourth gear. Press firmly on the brakes and depress the clutch and; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01180.html (7,914 bytes)
210. Re: feelings of dread (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 12:32:40 EDT; I'm not belittling the list. Far from it. As you remember, my parting shot was that turning to the list for help and advice is better than not doing so. What I am saying is that any particular answer; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01208.html (9,521 bytes)
211. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 12:39:13 EDT; Some folks treat tools as works of art. Others treat them as a starting point. The same friend of mine sawed down the middle of the handle of a box end wrench so it would slip over the cap tube of th; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01209.html (9,728 bytes)
212. Re: Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 12:44:39 EDT; Sure it is, as long as he drives it regularly. It's the sitting for 3 months that's the problem. These cars hate to be ignored like that. ;-) Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01210.html (7,280 bytes)
213. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:27:06 EDT; I didn't used to be that way. I've got some fine Craftsman tools from way back. I also have some fine tooles that say Ace Hardware on them. Better than the WalMart stuff I have. Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01212.html (8,771 bytes)
214. Re: feelings of dread (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:31:16 EDT; 1% may be more than most surveys but most surveys pick their samples scientifically to represent the population in general (or at least the target population in general). Out 1% sample is a sample of; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01213.html (8,055 bytes)
215. Re: relief (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:37:31 EDT; Aaaaaaaeeeeeee. You gotta suck da heads on dem der crawfish! Dave (not a real cajun but I play one on TV); /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01214.html (6,941 bytes)
216. Re: feelings of dread (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:49:37 EDT; That should have been "Our 1% sample..." Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01215.html (7,732 bytes)
217. Re: Transmission check plug -- what size? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:56:58 EDT; in. open end wrenches in half or shorter - I've got 3 of em (different offsets) Removing the valve cover is an alternative to short wrenches. Whether it is preferable or not is up to you.; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01244.html (8,092 bytes)
218. Re: TR-6 headers (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 23:09:57 EDT; No, Marty, it IS that fast! ;-) Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01276.html (6,711 bytes)
219. Re: I was just wondering... (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:54:46 EDT; Because you can buy black in the hardware store in aerosol cans. Unless you have just recently painted the car the oods of having the right color paint that actually matches is slim to none. Getting; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01323.html (8,224 bytes)
220. Re: Cooling System Pressure (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:07:15 EDT; Hmm. It sure sounds like it is overheating. Perhaps it is not showing on the gauge. And the reason it would not show on the gauge is because the overheating is localized somewhere in the engine. This; /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01324.html (10,746 bytes)

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