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261. [TR] tr3 windshield (score: 261): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (tr3driver at ca.rr.com); Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 10:25:47 -0400; Assuming you mean the surround :) I don't, but there is one in the local club. I even have a suspicion there is some connection between it and TRF having the special Tenax pegs reproduced (but that'; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00246.html (7,918 bytes)
262. [TR] wire wheels (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 00:44:56 -0700; Yes to all of those problems, and many more you haven't thought of. They look great, but IMO represent a significant step up in the amount of periodic maintenance required, and the number of problems; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00274.html (8,772 bytes)
263. [TR] tr3A Front Apron (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 21:08:24 -0700; FWIW, factory replacement aprons also came without the holes drilled; because there are two different patterns depending on whether the car had smooth or ribbed letters. Both the apron on my previous; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00294.html (8,611 bytes)
264. [TR] Tuning TR3 SU Carbs (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:18:28 -0500; This seems like the key statement to me. If you can measure too much air going in the carb intake, then air is getting past the butterfly somehow; whether you can see the gap or not. A leak anywhere; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00402.html (7,995 bytes)
265. [TR] TR-3B Head Replacement (John Walker) (score: 139): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:49:06 -0500; Well, I've got to take a vacation at least once in awhile! Been "roughing it" next to a lake in IN, with no cell phone and no Internet; a most relaxing vacation! Even went to visit some Amish farms; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00405.html (12,161 bytes)
266. [TR] TR-3B Head Replacement (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:51:07 -0500; Oops, sorry, hadn't read this yet. I don't think it matters, but I put the added ring towards the liners. -- Randall; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00406.html (8,113 bytes)
267. [TR] An electrical question to the list and an offer (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:25:45 -0500; FWIW, the new sockets I got from both TRF and Rimmers were of the new design (with the separate ground terminal). Much better design IMO, but the new ground wire is required. They don't ground at al; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00407.html (9,320 bytes)
268. [TR] Seeking Classic Car Insurance Advice (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:16:38 -0500; FWIW, I have "stated value" insurance through Mercury and I have been very happy with them. It might be different if you have an over-restored show winner; but I felt they were very fair in their val; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00420.html (8,948 bytes)
269. [TR] An electrical question to the list and an offer (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:24:38 -0700; Here is the Buckeye article I was referring to, on how to repair the ground within the original sockets: http://fwd4.me/09YV I don't know of an article on how to install the new style sockets (with; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00441.html (9,584 bytes)
270. [TR] TR4A - Engine LIves!!! Then not so much.. (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:34:53 -0700; There are several possibilities, but my first thought would be fuel level in the float bowl too high (so fuel is running out of the jet and down the carb throat); caused perhaps by crud caught in th; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00442.html (8,683 bytes)
271. [TR] Follow-up re: "Have I ruined the flywheel on my TR3A?" (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:45:08 -0700; I'm a bit late to this discussion; but IMO your workaround should be fine as a long-term fix. Once the transmission has been installed, the pilot bearing is trapped by the gearbox input shaft. It mig; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00444.html (8,322 bytes)
272. [TR] TR-3B Head Replacement (John Walker) (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:04:32 -0700; A few points that may explain why I've never had any trouble with coolant leaks at the head gasket: 1) The coolant is under far less pressure (and temperature) than the combustion chamber. 2) The wi; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00445.html (9,165 bytes)
273. [TR] Oil Filter Adapter - Pot. Problem? (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:10:07 -0700; Assuming the design is the same as I have on my TR3 & TR3A, the spin-on adapter is held to the original filter head by only a center stud and nut. The spin-on filter screws onto the same stud which; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00472.html (9,945 bytes)
274. [TR] Alternator, Charging and Ammeter (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:39:58 -0700; Something wrong there; it should show a slight discharge while the red light is on; or a heavy discharge if you turn on the headlights with the engine not running. Sounds like there is some wiring p; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00491.html (8,313 bytes)
275. [TR] 1964 TR4 Triumph for sale (San Bernardino) (score: 131): Author: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:41:51 -0700; Just spotted this on Craigslist; don't know anything else about it. http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/2567695551.html -- Randall; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00535.html (8,181 bytes)
276. [TR] 1964 TR4 Triumph for sale (San Bernardino) (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:13:36 -0700; Certainly seems to be something wrong there, as a TR4A sold for around $3000 (with hardtop) in 1966. I'd say his other prices are similarly out of line, but I'm certainly no expert. The best approac; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00544.html (9,343 bytes)
277. [TR] What should I use on the Chrome? (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:38:30 -0700; Fred Thomas recommended using diluted PPG DX579 "Metal Prep" (4 parts water, 1 part DX579), plus fine brass wool. It works fantastic! The original windshield frame on my 56 TR3 was not just dull, bu; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00565.html (9,137 bytes)
278. [TR] What should I use on the Chrome? (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:06:43 -0700; Which was exactly the point of using brass (or bronze) wool instead of steel. The brass is considerably softer than chrome (or steel) and hence less prone to scratch. And while it's more expensive t; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00573.html (8,550 bytes)
279. [TR] Head Gasket Decision Time (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:28:29 -0700; The solid copper gaskets are rather difficult to keep sealed, even when everything is "just so", since they compress very little on installation. My approach: 1) Pull the manifolds and make sure wher; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00575.html (8,825 bytes)
280. [TR] tire pressures (score: 131): Author: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall); Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:41:25 -0700; My experience with radials has been that, although the center does tend to wear out first, the overall wear rate is usually reduced. The tires actually last longer even though they wear a bit funny.; /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00576.html (9,266 bytes)

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