- 41. TR3A engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 19:07:45 EDT
- List Et Al, I haven't posted in a bit, but I beleive I will be needing the collective advice shortly. Seems the engine has finally run its course. I intend to rebuild "at home". My only real experian
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- 42. Re: TR3A engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2005 19:39:47 EDT
- In a message dated 10/3/05 6:20:54 PM Central Daylight Time, tr3driver@comcast.net writes: Guess it depends on your definition of "better" ... my preference would be to rebuild my engine rather than
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- 43. TR3A tie rod ends (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 10:55:49 EDT
- Any sage advice regarding the replacement of tie rod ends. The outer tie rod end on passenger side seems to have some play when jacked up. I can rock the tie rod end by hand, which would seem a bit e
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- 44. Personalized plates (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 19:09:53 EST
- I've always contemplated "3UMF TR3A", but have been too cheap and hate to be bothered with the DMV. I think I saw "3UMF" in one of the many books about the TR's, just can't remember which. Always stu
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- 45. [TR] TR3A Piston Ring Gap (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 18:56:07 EDT
- I have bought County Brand pistons and liners (86mm) with Deves rings. The info supplied with the ("Set") rings said that the "normal" gap should be .008" - .014". The Haynes manual says .003" - .010
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- 46. [TR] TR3A, setting the liners (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 23:44:55 EDT
- I'm ready to set the liners into the block. What torque should I set the liners in at, (100-105 ft lbs)?. I intend to use the studs, with large washer using the the old grudeon pins . TIA Regards, Ed
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- 47. Re: [TR] TR3A, setting the liners (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:11:25 EDT
- Thanks Dave, That's about all I needed to know. I trial fit the liners and gaskets today. I tapped in home with a rubber mallet, the liners stood proud by .005" Thanks again, Ed (58TR3A) == This list
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00377.html (6,771 bytes)
- 48. [TR] Re: TR3A, setting the liners (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 09:03:11 EDT
- Thanks for the reply. I hadn't started as yet, will do so today, so your advice arrived in time. Regarding the gasket dressing, all the literature I've read (and have been advised) is to dress all t
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00390.html (7,107 bytes)
- 49. [TR] Re: TR3A, setting the liners (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:13:35 EDT
- NO, place the gasket sealer on the gasket, then place the preped gasket into the ening carfully to insure proper position. THEN install the liners carfully & EVENLY so not to damage the Fig.* gasket.
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- 50. [TR] TR3A piston/liner rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 07:42:07 EDT
- I have seemed to successfully completed the piston/liner rebuild. Thanks to all who've answered any questions I've had. Started it three times on Wednesday, then re-torqed the head and went for a 25
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00541.html (6,605 bytes)
- 51. [TR] Fwd: 87mm's eh? (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:40:36 EDT
- In a message dated 4/21/06 11:39:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Popnglo writes: In a message dated 4/21/06 9:08:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CarlSereda writes: Do you recall if you had to richen up the
- /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00559.html (7,676 bytes)
- 52. [TR] Control Box Q's (score: 1)
- Author: Popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 20:37:40 EDT
- Where to start? The annemeter will read +30 at 2500rpm, no load. With load (light, heater fan, foglamps) at same 2500 rpm will read +15. The generator (dynamo) is new. The Control Box I put together
- /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00384.html (6,953 bytes)
- 53. [TR] Gearbox oil (score: 1)
- Author: popnglo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:13:55 -0400
- What may be the recommended oil to use for a newly refurbished gearbox (non-OD). I believe in the past I have been using a 30 weight of either synthetic or regular, but I can't recall. Thanks in adva
- /html/triumphs/2007-06/msg00394.html (6,688 bytes)
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