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41. Re: [TR] Further Thoughts on Cooling (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 19 May 2015 07:36:39 -0400; I think it's the vacuum switch in the radiator hose. Not many of those left, I'd wager... ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive; /html/triumphs/2015-05/msg00129.html (12,558 bytes)
42. Re: [TR] Further Thoughts on Cooling (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 19 May 2015 09:10:54 -0400; As I understand it, it cut out the vacuum retard when the car overheated. But I haven't seen one in years... Jeff Scarbrough Corrosion Acres, Ga. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.tea; /html/triumphs/2015-05/msg00131.html (14,191 bytes)
43. Re: [TR] Detroit Tigers (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 20 May 2015 15:02:51 -0400; Congratulations! One could argue that it was cars like the TR3 that started things changing in the Motor City... Jeff Scarbrough Corrosion Acres, Ga. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.; /html/triumphs/2015-05/msg00149.html (8,574 bytes)
44. [TR] Tune up (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 11:22:58 -0400; I just finished up adjusting the valves on my TR6. Cleaned up the tools, put the key in, pulled the choke...vroom, started right up. Pressed the go pedal, sputter, sputter. bog, bog... Turns out, I h; /html/triumphs/2015-05/msg00186.html (7,590 bytes)
45. Re: [TR] stupidity (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 21:38:03 -0400; Me. And, if at all possible, I try to jack the car from in front or in back. That way, the the jack is moving perpendicular to a line betwen the stands, which should be more stable. Jeff Scarbrough C; /html/triumphs/2015-06/msg00096.html (8,775 bytes)
46. Re: [TR] problem with clutch (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:38:46 -0400; I seem to recall a note included with my replacement slave cylinder (from TRF) that said something to the effect that, even though it was machined to have one face against the bracket, it should be p; /html/triumphs/2015-06/msg00131.html (9,380 bytes)
47. [TR] Nice Price or Crack Pipe? (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:31:52 -0400; http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/triumph/tr6/1725079.html Is $59k a bit much for an allegedly mint TR6? Jeff Scarbrough Corrosion Acres, Ga. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: ht; /html/triumphs/2015-06/msg00147.html (8,740 bytes)
48. Re: [TR] TR6 SU Carb Conversion (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2015 17:16:51 -0400; Not a thought, but a question...What will you accomplish by doing this swap? -- Jeff Scarbrough -- Corrosion Acres, Ga. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive:; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00011.html (8,668 bytes)
49. Re: [TR] Brake drum grabbing (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2015 13:00:00 -0400; I always suspect the flexible hose first, especially if it releases itself over a day or so. Easy to check - with the wheel locked, open the bleed screw and see if it frees up. Easy, and relatively i; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00052.html (9,359 bytes)
50. Re: [TR] Spit diff pinion setup (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:13:57 -0400; Seems like I've seen a thorough photographic essay on just that recently (though it may have been a TR6). I recall a trick like grind out the old bearing races a little bit so they will slip on and o; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00069.html (10,981 bytes)
51. [TR] TR6 no start (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2015 20:27:57 -0400; Well, this shouldn't be this difficult... Last Sunday, I went to drive my 75 TR6. Last time driven was about three weeks prior. Last tank of gas was ethanol-free, purchased on 22 May. Currently about; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00077.html (9,201 bytes)
52. [TR] TR6 no start - update (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:14:15 -0400; I was wondering when someone would mention Grose jets... The car came with them, and other than cleaning them, they haven't given any hint of trouble in the last 8 or 9 years. I checked them, and the; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00086.html (9,052 bytes)
53. Re: [TR] TR6 no start - update (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:16:30 -0400; P.S. Pinching off the fuel line was inconclusive. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00087.html (9,754 bytes)
54. Re: [TR] TR6 no start - update (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:51:05 -0400; I did visually verify that all 6 made sparks. Not the best spark I've ever seen, but should have been enough. The car went from running fine to absolutely nothing in about 90 seconds. I know that's l; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00092.html (8,736 bytes)
55. Re: [TR] Fearless Fostick (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:47:04 -0400; Not exactly...Fearless Fosdick was more of an imbecile. May still apply... He was the main character in Lil' Abner's favorite comic book. I often make a Pruneface when dealing with electrical gremlin; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00101.html (9,072 bytes)
56. [TR] TR6 No Start - Resolved! (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2015 21:12:01 -0400; John Cohen said "I am sure you are aware of the old classic car adage, 'All carb problems are ignition related until proved otherwise"." John wins his choice of a cigar or a coconut. I rebuilt the ca; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00117.html (8,194 bytes)
57. Re: [TR] 1973 TR6 Carb needles (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:23:01 -0400; Jets should have a diameter of 0.100" (between a #38 and a #39 drill). Top of jet should be 0.125" below the bridge of the carb. I just rebuilt my carbs on my 75 TR6, and these numbers came from Joe; /html/triumphs/2015-07/msg00139.html (9,417 bytes)
58. Re: [TR] Electric Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 21:04:40 -0400; For small pumps that won't be seen, the low pressure Facet pump may be a good alternative. You can even use it inline with the mechanical pump. 40104 at http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/; /html/triumphs/2015-08/msg00034.html (9,602 bytes)
59. Re: [TR] TRF (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2015 03:17:08 -0400; Very occasionally, I've seen some odd things with USPS tracking...this is probably just one of them. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive; /html/triumphs/2015-08/msg00035.html (8,079 bytes)
60. Re: [TR] TR3 Horn Wiring (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:19:02 -0400; Yes. If you ground them directly and they sound normal, yet don't work properly when you ground them via the horn button, they I'd say you are on the right track. How about the ground strap around th; /html/triumphs/2015-08/msg00182.html (10,722 bytes)

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