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81. Re: [TR] steering wheel (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:49:50 -0400; On my TR4 I opened up the cracks a little and used Bondo. Then primer and paint spray cans (Duplicolor, etc.) ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www; /html/triumphs/2012-09/msg00231.html (11,172 bytes)
82. [TR] 89mm pistons & liners (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:58:34 -0400; Has anyone used the 89mm piston and liner set? (available from Moss and BPNW) It would be for a "street" engine and the improved piston design and made in the UK is what interests me more than the ad; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00116.html (10,823 bytes)
83. Re: [TR] 89mm pistons & liners (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:27:11 -0400; I haven't purchased any yet. The BPNW page has a Powertune logo with the British flag, though I can't find them on the web. http://www.bpnorthwest.com/index.php/triumph/tr2-tr3-tr4-tr4a/piston-and-li; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00122.html (12,287 bytes)
84. Re: [TR] Early TR4 Steering Rack Question (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:46:29 -0400; Is the play mostly when driving straight? My pinion was worn in the straight position, rack was OK. Replaced the pinion and fine for the last 12 years. The later racks may not have the locating pins; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00272.html (9,167 bytes)
85. Re: [TR] Early TR4 Steering Rack Question (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:38:45 -0400; Moss has most of the parts. I think I got mine from TRF years ago. All the info and specs are in the Bentley Manual. Aside from the pinion there is a bushing for the pinion shaft and shims to adjust; /html/triumphs/2012-10/msg00275.html (9,809 bytes)
86. Re: [TR] TR4 Dash Bracket (Radio) (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:49:53 -0500; Mine is a '62 with black wrinkle paint and a Triumph radio. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive; /html/triumphs/2013-01/msg00153.html (9,085 bytes)
87. Re: [TR] TR4 steering rack - steers and tracks nicely - but steering shaft can move in/out 1/4 inch (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:11:26 -0500; I don't think it is the thrust washers or the rack. There are four splined joints between the wheel and the rack (two for each rubber ujoint). This is what I found, also on a '63. For whatever reason; /html/triumphs/2013-02/msg00060.html (11,055 bytes)
88. Re: [TR] The good, the bad, the ?? (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:29:10 -0400; These are the reasons that I prefer the list too. There's a wealth of information, answers to problems that I have not had yet, that comes to me with little time or effort on my part. A quick scan of; /html/triumphs/2013-04/msg00075.html (11,042 bytes)
89. Re: [TR] Paint overspray (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:58:30 -0400; Try a clay bar. One time I parked in a restaurant parking lot for a club event. When we came out a guy nearby was spraying his house, wind blowing in my direction. The clay bar worked really well but; /html/triumphs/2013-04/msg00168.html (9,670 bytes)
90. Re: [TR] TR3/TR4 block drain valve? (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 20:19:58 -0400; The block drain valve is the same as the radiator drain valve (or should be) and you can get a much better look at that one. I recall it being substantial enough that it should come out without much; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00203.html (10,041 bytes)
91. Re: [TR] TR4 door glass removal (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:50:52 -0400; Both the outer rubber seal and the inner fuzzy weather strip have to be removed. The window has to be disconnected from the winder, two pivots at the bottom of the glass and I believe that the glass; /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00038.html (9,774 bytes)
92. Re: [TR] FL DMV (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:44:46 -0400; If you provided more info about the previous owner and car, maybe someone on the list might know them. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive; /html/triumphs/2013-06/msg00269.html (9,694 bytes)
93. [TR] TR4 engine hoist (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:06:11 -0400; I am getting ready to pull the engine and trans/OD from my TR4. I may be able to borrow a crane/hoist from a garage, but I have been looking at the Harbor Freight 1 ton which I can get for $99 with a; /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00057.html (10,027 bytes)
94. Re: [TR] TR4 engine hoist (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 14:13:14 -0400; No need to measure--the 2nd picture in the 3rd row illustrates my concern about boom length exactly. I think the shorter boom length of the one ton could be a problem. Thanks for all the replies so f; /html/triumphs/2013-08/msg00063.html (12,221 bytes)
95. Re: [TR] Update on stuck hood latch on my TR4A (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 15:19:06 -0400; As someone already wrote, first be sure that the pin and spring is centered over the latch. Then I would adjust the length of the pin on the long side (don't know what to tell you as I can't get to m; /html/triumphs/2013-09/msg00046.html (9,648 bytes)
96. [TR] TR3/4 tappets (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:50:29 -0400; Moss and British Parts Northwest have a lightened and oil drilled tappet with similar part descriptions but BPNW is less than half the price of Moss. (half $ x 8 is hard to ignore). But it is for a s; /html/triumphs/2013-09/msg00091.html (9,093 bytes)
97. Re: [TR] Door seals on my TR4A (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 17:54:37 -0400; I had the same problem on a '63. My solution was to buy seals from another source. I don't remember now whose seals fit correctly (been over ten years) but I bought from Moss and TRF. Coincidently, h; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00043.html (9,823 bytes)
98. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:42:06 -0400; Try pumping the clutch two or three times in quick succession. If it then works or almost does, I'd suspect a broken fork pin. I stuck disc would not change the pedal feel. (I drove home once with th; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00178.html (9,647 bytes)
99. Re: [TR] TR4 wiper gear (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:12:58 -0500; That seems unlikely to me. Have you taken it apart? It may be the "wiper park" adjustment (round cap w/ a wire on the motor housing) or the gears of the wheel box (spindle that the arm attaches to) a; /html/triumphs/2013-11/msg00174.html (8,988 bytes)
100. Re: [TR] very off topic (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2013 19:53:14 -0500; I will also suggest that the plastic gears may be trashed. Mine was wonky for a few days and then didn't work at all. Search the internet and you will find the replacement gear kits are plentiful. Al; /html/triumphs/2013-12/msg00055.html (10,879 bytes)

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