- 381. Re: Clear up damper question (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:11:00 EDT
- I knew what you meant. But perhaps you should mention what model years the pulley was used. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02090.html (7,173 bytes)
- 382. Re: TR3 running hot (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 11:27:14 EDT
- Very well put. The air flowing through the radiator has to come from somewhere but it also has to go TO somewhere. When you place an object in an airstream it will create an air pressure depression (
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02184.html (11,460 bytes)
- 383. Re: Battery preferences (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 11:34:15 EDT
- Here's another anectdote: I bought my Optima in 2000 for my TR8. I wanted a sealed battery since it is located in the trunk. After 5 years, 40,000+ miles and being fully discharged at least twice, it
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02185.html (8,180 bytes)
- 384. Re: TR bonnet release (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 16:24:41 EDT
- If I'm not mistaken there was a factory issue procedure that invloved sneaking a largish screwdriver through the rubber grommet along side the main wire harness as it passes through the firewall and
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02198.html (8,155 bytes)
- 385. Re: Got her! (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:55:42 EDT
- Congratulations and welcome to the fold. I think you'll find the 250 a more nimble car and much less expensive to own. Dave Massey 57 TR3 71 TR6 80 TR8
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02212.html (7,760 bytes)
- 386. Re: TR250 Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 13:34:17 EDT
- When the wipers come on is it proceeded by a sharp discharge indication on the ammeter and do the wipers do a single wipe and stop? If so then the dash switch is obviously an original "Clear Hooters"
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02227.html (10,603 bytes)
- 387. Re: parts (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:43:07 EDT
- That is a pretty standard clip that can be found at some of the better hardware store (i.e., olde tyme neighborhood hardware stores, not the new big box chains). I know my Ace has some of those but n
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02242.html (7,252 bytes)
- 388. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:56:06 EDT
- Don't use just any silicone. The DPO of my TR3 used silicone on the fuel sender gasket and it softened, swelled and exuded into the tank cloging the fuel system. Get something that is specifically fu
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02262.html (9,104 bytes)
- 389. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:35:06 EDT
- If going this route, testing is much advised. Coat the float and then soak it in samples of you local fuel for, say, 6 months. Or just get a new float. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02281.html (8,763 bytes)
- 390. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:43:46 EDT
- Most gasket sealers are fuel resistant but will they stay put? HPF, in particular, is a non-hardening material. But my comment was intended for Silicones. These work fine in the presence of water but
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02282.html (8,706 bytes)
- 391. Re: Brake Recommendations for TR4-6 (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:33:47 EDT
- Well, heck. We all thought you had an automatic. Point made nonetheless. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg02307.html (9,328 bytes)
- 392. Oil pan bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 09:47:29 EDT
- BTW I fitted a 5/16 UNF bolt to my TR6 (CC series engine) quite nicely. I don't know where the 3/8 reference came from but perhaps the CF engines were differrent. Or the TRactor motors used 3/8 and t
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00651.html (6,434 bytes)
- 393. Re: Amusing tech article (non-LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 09:58:55 EDT
- FWIW, Len Renkenberger, a machinist and long time TR6 guy based in Rhode Island) says the .005 - .007 clearance on the TR6 thrust washer is overly generous and clearances as small as .002 will do qui
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00652.html (8,575 bytes)
- 394. Re: tachometer (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 12:25:01 EDT
- Nope. Pretty dern close. Certainly not 1700. Not even with overdrive. But I always used 20 MPH/1000RPM as a ball park. 25 MPH/1000RPM in OD with A type and 26 for J-type. BTW the difference in circum
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00656.html (8,025 bytes)
- 395. Re: Amusing tech article (non-LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2005 07:39:38 EDT
- What a coincidence, I met him in 1991 At 6Pack in St. Louis. He brought out his four seater TR6. Besides, to all us midwesterners, all those small eastern seaboard states all run together. ;-) Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00672.html (8,488 bytes)
- 396. Re: Amusing tech article (non-LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2005 21:43:20 EDT
- Custom streach job. Quite unique. Like an automatic scuttle vent opener but bigger. He said his biggest problem is getting a top. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00686.html (8,316 bytes)
- 397. Re: SuperCharged Noise (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2005 21:50:03 EDT
- Playing card clothspinned to your fender support? Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00687.html (7,750 bytes)
- 398. Re: TR6 Movie Sighting (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 08:34:12 EDT
- Well, yes and no. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00720.html (8,001 bytes)
- 399. Re: Differentiation of different choices for differential (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 08:58:13 EDT
- Before you drop heavy $ in your differential go have a look at Rich Good's offering. He modifies a Nissan differential that has posi. Go to Goodparts.com and lookup the differential upgrade kit. Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00721.html (9,639 bytes)
- 400. Re: Differentiation of different choices for differential (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 13:08:26 EDT
- Thanks for the warning. If a trip to Montreal comes up I'll be sure to schedule it got for Sept at the earliest. Cheers Dave
- /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00731.html (9,729 bytes)
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