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1. [TR] Handbrake warning light (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 23:12:48 +0000 (GMT)
Handbrake warning lights were normal factory fit progressively on all Standard-Triumph saloon cars from 1965 onwards, with the Triumph 1300 fwd, though the Triumph 2000 of 1962 onwards may also be el
/html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00448.html (8,072 bytes)

2. [TR] Handbrake warning light (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:45:26 +0000 (GMT)
Hi, Randall Too many painful memories of driving sidescreen TR's and that stupidly positioned handbrake! As some may know, it was in the same location on RHD cars and became agonisingly painful on th
/html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00464.html (8,699 bytes)

3. [TR] Did 1969 tr6 come with cheesy hubcaps? (score: 182)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:26:25 +0000 (GMT)
What no-one has mentioned on this issue that apart from looking awful and totally unconvincing, they always rattled like hell. I've still got ten covers in good condition for a 2.5PI if anyone wants
/html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00580.html (11,413 bytes)

4. [TR] Hemmings says nice things about a certain Stag (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:01:53 +0000 (GMT)
Listers, Earlier this week, I received a friendly email from Dave LaChance, Assistant Editor of Hemmings magazine. It included a link to Hemming's blogsite and says some very nice things about a cert
/html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00619.html (8,781 bytes)

5. [TR] Mystery Smoke Update (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:36:37 +0000 (GMT)
Alex As usual, Randall has given some excellent advice which is all worth following through. This comment is something of a long-shot but if you get to removing the cylinder head, I'd recommend havin
/html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00661.html (9,367 bytes)

6. [TR] TR6 Gauges. (score: 182)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:18:20 +0000 (GMT)
Bill, I stand to be corrected but methinks the location of instruments on the centre panel was the same for left and right hand steer versions. It's clear that just *sometimes* the Standard Motor Com
/html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00680.html (9,104 bytes)

7. [TR] Calling Jeff 'Cosmo' Kramer (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:33:54 +0000 (GMT)
Could Jeff contact me off-list please at this address? Jonmac http://standard-triumph-books.co.uk
/html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00729.html (6,909 bytes)

8. [TR] TRs at Auction (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:23:33 +0000 (GMT)
One feature of Standard-Triumph's Swiss importer was that he had a true penchant for all TR models and followed a policy of intentionally restricting supply to force up prices. Equally, he tended to
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00509.html (10,093 bytes)

9. [TR] hazard lights (score: 182)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:18:43 +0000 (GMT)
The pilot light on the instrument panel. Jonmac http://standard-triumph-books.co.uk triumphs at autox.team.net; 6pack at autox.team.net 2011, 14:56 signals, what else should flash when you turn on th
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00570.html (8,546 bytes)

10. [TR] TR3 Backup Light (score: 182)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:06:42 +0000 (GMT)
Carl When that L494 lamp was available through UK dealers (same for US?) it was fitted underneath the lower rear panel and in a location roughly equivalent to the exhaust tailpipe to 'balance' back e
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00597.html (13,381 bytes)

11. [TR] TR3 Backup Light (score: 182)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:45:02 +0000 (GMT)
As I said in my post of yesterday, the lamp was available in the UK via vehicle manufacturers as an "approved accessory" and through Lucas dealers as a "Lucas accessory." Highly unlikely Lucas or Sta
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00611.html (12,044 bytes)

12. [TR] TR3 Backup Light (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:18:40 +0000 (GMT)
was not only what the some Absolutely no apologies needed, Randall. If I write something in the wee hours now, even I can't understand it - let alone anyone else. Sorry worry not it at http://tinyurl
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00614.html (10,430 bytes)

13. [TR] Carburetor cleaner? (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:40:41 +0000 (GMT)
A clean half inch paintbrush, an old roasting tin and the container half full of central heating oil - or diesel, all helps to lubricate stiff fasteners. Finish off with compressed air. Simples Jonma
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00627.html (8,597 bytes)

14. [TR] sort of funny (score: 182)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:35:58 +0000 (GMT)
Hi, Dave My son and I recently removed some artwork from his car that he'd used to advertise his business. The firm that originally supplied and fitted the material said that an ordinary domestic hai
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00683.html (9,886 bytes)

15. [TR] Christmas in Coventry - 2011 style (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:03:14 +0000 (GMT)
Just to wish all of you a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful 2012. Last night, I came home from the other side of Coventry and decided to do a little detour to the former factory site to see what wa
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00694.html (8,761 bytes)

16. [TR] Christmas presents (score: 172)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:51:52 +0000 (GMT)
After a day of pleasant rest and not too much 'excess' for myself, I guess I now find myself in eager anticipation of finding out from my silver screen: .how the Triumph parts business went .who rece
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00717.html (8,134 bytes)

17. [TR] What Is It? (score: 182)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:21:18 +0000 (GMT)
I'd put my money on a Riley RMC 2.5 Tourer from about 1950-ish. Jonmac http://standard-triumph-books.co.uk <triumphs at autox.team.net>; Mg-t at autox.team.net 2011, 21:39 spotting, any help with ide
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00744.html (9,080 bytes)

18. [TR] 63 TR 4 engine red (score: 182)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:42:09 +0000 (GMT)
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/msg00801.html (11,327 bytes)

19. [TR] 63 TR 4 engine red (score: 214)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 01:07:31 +0000 (GMT)
Belgium, Malta, Israel, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Phillipines, Peru, Chile, Malaysia and a short-lived joint venture with Paykan in Iran. Jonmac http://standard-triumph-books.co.uk
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00813.html (14,167 bytes)

20. [TR] 63 TR 4 engine red (score: 193)
Author: flywheelcoventry1 at yahoo.co.uk (John Macartney)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 01:28:50 +0000 (GMT)
When I worked for a bmc dealer in Texas, I don't think any engines were EVER returned to bmc complete. BMC wasn't part of Leyland until 1968 and its important to remember it went bust, as did Standar
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00814.html (12,079 bytes)


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