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221. [TR] Paint Question (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 21:11:35 -0400
If it is overheating with the shroud - removing it will make it worse. You need the air flow directed through the radiator to cool the water that flows through the engine. BTDT I still find my TR3 di
/html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00085.html (7,936 bytes)

222. [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation.. (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 21:22:47 -0400
Both of my 3's have the shroud and I don't have any problems. One has the stock fuel pump/stock carbs the other is more modified with electric fuel pump and HS6 on the TR4A manifold. Neither has any
/html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00086.html (6,881 bytes)

223. [TR] Correction to last post on paint fisheye (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 21:26:39 -0400
No - the point is, it is not overheating, just difficult to start after sitting on a hot day. If it is overheating with the shroud - removing it will make it worse. You need the air flow directed thr
/html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00087.html (6,792 bytes)

224. Re: [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation.. (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 22:56:25 -0400
When any conflict arises, the Haynes is usually wrong. The factory SPC also doesn't list the lock tabs, I don't believe they should be there. -- Randall triumphs@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.te
/html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00089.html (9,003 bytes)

225. Re: [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation.. (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 23:51:06 -0400
Time to pass my TR4A along, driver; BRG, 83,000 mi OD, panasports; many extras including spare engine, transmissions (2), OD, regular steel wheels, boxes of parts &c Has period accessories, tropical
/html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00091.html (9,002 bytes)

226. Re: [TR] Paint Question (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 23:55:13 -0400
Sounds like good old fashion heat soak from your description. You might try a heat shield between the carbs and the exhaust manifold. Stainless is best because of its low heat conductivity. An electr
/html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00092.html (7,683 bytes)

227. Re: [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation.. (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:12:29 -0400
I am thinking their technical advisor was late for work that day... Or, the car belonged to a contributor and this is how they said 'Thank you'. Bill Beecher '58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbaby" www.triumpho
/html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00113.html (11,841 bytes)

228. [TR] TR4A heater restoration (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:11:58 -0500
Looking for a clean used set of windshield frame brackets for a TR4. These are the brackets that mount from the inside in the foot wells near the dash and have the round tube that takes the windshiel
/html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00299.html (7,412 bytes)

229. Re: [TR] TR4 heater (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:47:37 -0500
If you are not going for concourse I would suggest a voltmeter instead of a replacement ammeter. A voltmeter will tell you more of the day to day driving information that you want to keep track of. I
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00145.html (7,361 bytes)

230. [TR] Source for headlight bucket captive nut (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:26:20 -0500
Forgive me, but I'd certainly expect much better spelling and grammar in the ad, not to mention some photos of -- oh -- the HARDTOP that should be there (since the mounting brackets feature so promin
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00238.html (7,041 bytes)

231. [TR] Setting up a 123 distributor for a TR4A (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:05:36 -0500
I think it is still around. Also remember the Monster list: http://www.dimebank.com/monster Hey, it is past noon here in Salt Lake, that means it is already 2012 in half the world! mjb. ** triumphs@a
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00380.html (7,093 bytes)

232. [TR] Setting up a 123 distributor on a TR4A (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:31:29 -0500
Engines that failed for whatever reason on the two 'run' dynos after leaving engine assembly and found to be defective were stripped of their ancillaries and scrapped. Simply, the cost of "teardown,
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00383.html (6,720 bytes)

233. Re: [TR] Shade tree Timing (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:17:08 -0500
Bill: You're not referring to the 4 deg. AFTER tdc for the later TR6 distributors, are you ? Tom ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/arc
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00195.html (9,017 bytes)

234. Re: [TR] Shade tree Timing (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:53:47 -0500
I guess I'll stick with my jerry-rigged reverse switch that works off the tail end of the reverse rail. http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af136/cfmtr3a/Information%20Items/RevSwi tch-1.jpg Don't se
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00201.html (10,674 bytes)

235. Re: [TR] Shade tree Timing (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:34:04 -0500
Thanks, Bob - great email. Andrew Andrew, Good for you. My life with TRs started with a black 57 small mouth. In fact my 58 has the original transmission from that 57. Still works pretty good with on
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00211.html (8,501 bytes)

236. Re: [TR] TR4A - First breakdown today (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:07:54 -0500
I'm not positive a TR4 would be the same; but on the TR3 the heavy brown wires are actually thicker than the equivalent wires on my Chevy with a factory 85-amp alternator. Therefore I can't see any
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00403.html (8,551 bytes)

237. [TR] HT leads for non-standard distributor (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:11:15 -0500
You go the short answers, now for a little more detail. Concours is a judged event where volunteers judge the cars against a nominal standard which is "as delivered by the dealer." Participant's choi
/html/triumphs/2012-02/msg00257.html (7,298 bytes)

238. [TR] HT leads for non-standard TR4A distributor (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:57:45 -0500
Great! See you guys there! Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone South Central VTR is April 26 - 28 in Broken Arrow OK. http://www.greencountrytriumphs.com/ VTR National Challenge will be in Galveston
/html/triumphs/2012-02/msg00261.html (6,724 bytes)

239. [TR] Problems with my SU HS-6 carburetor(s) (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 5 May 2012 21:35:38 -0400
Hi List, Well, I thought I was well on my way to finishing up the rebuild of my two SU HS-6 carburetors on my TR4A IRS when I received the new SM needles.. I switched out the needle on the rear carbu
/html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00454.html (11,979 bytes)

240. [TR] SU HS-6 needles (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 14:24:04 -0400
Hi List, Well, with the help of Bill Beech and Micheal Marr I was able to fix my SU HS-6 problem with the front carb needle not dropping down all the way. I just had to center the jet and all is well
/html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00463.html (10,332 bytes)


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