- 1. Re: How hard to fit a big bore kit to a TRactor motor? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 20:13:17 EST
- For what its worth: I installed my old liners in the cleaned up, boiled out and line bored block. I had the sleeves bored (while clamped in the block) to 90 mm. I then bought, I think, 030 over the l
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- 2. Re: TR3 verses TR4? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 21:25:36 EST
- You're welcome to your opinion, Mike. I My opinion, Randall, was formed when my best friend died in a TR3. Best regards, Mike Moore == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == h
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- 3. Re: TR3 verses TR4? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 12:15:57 EST
- I am sorry for your loss. Best Regards, Mike Moore == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org == unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team
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- 4. Re: TR4A Engine Questions - Round 3 (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 09:11:17 EST
- Some of the very good mechanics on the list wouldn't have a problem. I've rebuilt engines, but nevertheless found it easier to let the machine shop do it. If you do work on it yourself, I think there
- /html/triumphs/2006-02/msg00692.html (9,476 bytes)
- 5. Re: TR4 Gearbox Removal (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:00:31 EST
- After realizing that I have been warping clutch discs for 30 years (thinking it was a mysterious adjustment problem)! I bought a $45 transmission jack from Harbor Freight, plus made up a set of headl
- /html/triumphs/2006-02/msg00988.html (8,182 bytes)
- 6. Re: Distributorless ignition anyone? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:09:41 EST
- I wondered if anyone had done away with the Lucas distributor on their TR6 and gone with a crank-fired system. Why would you want to do that? Are you doing full out racing? What feature makes the Mal
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- 7. Re: TR3 Radiator Time..... (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:30:51 EST
- Moss is pure "Chinese Junk" and they charged me $28.00 shipping and it cost me $29.00 return which of course they charged me for both ways. "FT" I have one in my TR3A. It worked fine going to Lake Ta
- /html/triumphs/2006-02/msg01091.html (8,195 bytes)
- 8. Re: TR3 heater core (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:15:55 EST
- No more being cold all the time with the original TR heater. Gee Bill, you're missing the point of owning a TR3! Best, Mike Moore 59 TR3A == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Registe
- /html/triumphs/2006-02/msg01134.html (7,812 bytes)
- 9. Re: Toyota 5 Speed Question (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 22:46:54 EST
- I am wondering how much the Toyota 5 speed tranny weighs, and how that weight compares to a conventional TRansmission with overdrive (a type preferably)? The Toyota 5 speed complete weighs 50 pounds
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- 10. Re: larger master cylinder and hydraulic pressures? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 13:34:15 EST
- I Tony, There is an important area you and I have both neglected initiallly: the lever ratio. Imagine a master cylinder as installed in your car-you do not press directly on the cylinder. You press o
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg00975.html (9,536 bytes)
- 11. Re: Compatability Issues! (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:04:58 EST
- Especially if they're not cleaned and oiled carefully every 2500-5000 miles per the service manual. Mike Moore 59TR3A == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg00988.html (7,051 bytes)
- 12. Re: negative to positive ground (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 14:49:56 EST
- In the case of a radio just such a gound path is through the antenna. The shield of the antenna cable is typically grounded at the antenna mounting point. One could not connect the shileld at the rad
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- 13. Re: negative to positive ground (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:28:28 EST
- And yet another option is to buy a 12v positive ground alternator. My friendly alternator shop says that it isn't a big deal to make one. Mike moore == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triu
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- 14. Re: TR3 verses TR4? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:58:31 EST
- Anyway, for what it is worth I would say no to swapping a 3 for a 4. I'm quite happy with the 4, but I think I'd be happy with a 3 also. Even though a 4 has a different heater, and windows, it is st
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg01360.html (8,500 bytes)
- 15. Re: TR3 verses TR4? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 23:01:31 EST
- Man, I have really enjoyed my TR3, especially during the spring, summer and fall driving it 19 miles each way to work each day on country roads. Only 3 stop signs in 19 miles makes for an enjoyable m
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg01361.html (10,526 bytes)
- 16. Re: Famous Grades (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:06:56 EST
- The superior reliability myth of Asian cars is just that. The superior reliability myth of Asian cars is just that. When I moved to LA in 1986, a gentleman at the apartment building explained to me t
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- 17. Re: TR3 verses TR4? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:12:13 EST
- Truly, I am thinking of selling the TR3 after 14 years of restoration There is a certain sense of self satisfaction about one's manliness associated with driving a TR3 great distances in bad weather
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- 18. Re: TR3 verses TR4? (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:03:40 EST
- Of course the reality of the TR2 is that it is as close to a motorcycle as I want to get ( the usual horror stories of MCs) but still want to be close, so there is my 2 cents, Mike TR2inLA I've alway
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- 19. Re: TR3 (or TR2) verses TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:13:25 EST
- Hello List Just to put in my 2 cents worth on the subject. 30 years ago when I was a young buck sergeant the TR2 was my only vehicle. I drove it year round. Yes, the rain leaked in through the top an
- /html/triumphs/2006-01/msg01456.html (7,525 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TR] setting the points ASAP PLEASE (score: 1)
- Author: MMoore8425@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:48:06 EST
- Yes they should. The movable arm should be free to move but held against the fixed contact by the spring. As the cam lobe comes around the lobe pushes on the rubbing block and opens the contacts .015
- /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00739.html (8,176 bytes)
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