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21. Re: [TR] Lock nuts and lock washers (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:16:06 -0600; Ah, but, they do work. They work just fine in normal application. I'd want the best fasteners I can find in aircraft, or in a race car. But, in ordinary applications, they work just fine, and are cos; /html/triumphs/2008-08/msg00548.html (8,580 bytes)
22. Re: [TR] Lock nuts and lock washers (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:35:43 -0600; This is a distinction that probably fits into general engineering practice, which is what I was trying to describe. What Mr. Taylor is saying, repeatedly, is that lockwashers _do not work at all_, an; /html/triumphs/2008-08/msg00554.html (9,663 bytes)
23. Re: [TR] Spitfire brake question (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:56:54 -0600; I think this is typical practice when brake boosters are employed. The assist end of the booster pushes on the rear of the cylinder, so the front brake circuit is rearward, to engage the front brakes; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00599.html (7,753 bytes)
24. Re: [TR] Ultimate restoration (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:13:44 -0700; When I had my first TR6 in the early 70's I drove it to work winter and summer here in Colorado and I was working for the railroad so it went down some marginal roads to get to work sites. On the wee; /html/triumphs/2008-12/msg00188.html (10,171 bytes)
25. Re: [TR] drill bits (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:31:19 -0700; That does seem a bit extreme but that is the low stress part of the flywheel. Taking material off near the hub does less good (angular momentum is a function of distance from the center of rotation,; /html/triumphs/2008-12/msg00340.html (7,422 bytes)
26. Re: [TR] TR3A springs (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:03:27 -0700; Wipe as much as you can with a rag. Then find an appropriate solvent: paraffin might work well. Then finish up with soap and water. Then take your wheels off, clean the inner surface of the hub wher; /html/triumphs/2009-02/msg00312.html (8,585 bytes)
27. Re: [TR] Engine building tips (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:49:30 -0700; Oh, isn't the English language sometimes so eloquent? I do wish I'd seen the previous posts and then I'd know what has caused so much distress. Okay, perhaps not Triumph related but sometimes it's so; /html/triumphs/2009-02/msg00441.html (8,019 bytes)
28. Re: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 3, (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:32:21 -0700; List: does the TR250 have fender beading? I didn't think so, but it is listed (part #s 854-120, 854-180, etc ) on the Moss web site. Yes, and it should be painted body color as original. Darrell **Ge; /html/triumphs/2009-03/msg00013.html (8,040 bytes)
29. Re: [TR] Crane/Allison MOLEX Plug Needed (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:38:55 -0600; Found this by accident. Triumph 2000 Roadster, very nice, out of my league. http://www.vast.com/detail/cars/ob-N7sTu5m7i7S5yLm2u7BBDbZ7e2BDPZ23Tb0R0ADQjYYM/?ivp=\N&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cp; /html/triumphs/2009-04/msg00149.html (8,493 bytes)
30. Re: [TR] TR3 tires 6" rims (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:45:45 -0600; In a thread awhile back, I promised to post pictures of my car, if some could show me how (helpless mutt that I can be).B Randall, thank you yet again.B I feel confident in telling you I owe you yet; /html/triumphs/2009-04/msg00362.html (10,095 bytes)
31. Re: [TR] TR3 tires 6" rims (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:19:31 -0600; I got a bargain (Surprisingly) on ebay recently for a TR3 Windblocker shown AT: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110367657735&ss pagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&viewitem=#ht_500w; /html/triumphs/2009-04/msg00365.html (9,393 bytes)
32. Re: [TR] [PHISH]Re: Earliest 1972 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 16:37:44 -0600; No offence taken at all Andy. I'm not a 'native' AOLer, I come to them via corporate acquisition a couple of years ago. Unfortunately I work on the Enterprise side of the house (internal IT) as oppos; /html/triumphs/2009-05/msg00236.html (7,611 bytes)
33. Re: [TR] Old cars.... (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 16:33:21 -0600; I want to weigh in on this as well. It drives me nuts to see a line of TRs with their hoods and trunks agape (and tops up if following TVR scoring rules). Sr. Michelotti did not sit down and put pen; /html/triumphs/2009-05/msg00469.html (7,472 bytes)
34. Re: [TR] mild cam update (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:23:02 -0600; I'm loving all the input. Nice to hear what others have experienced. Answering one question on timing, I had it set around 18 btdc............mechanic said he set it back a littl.......i'm guessing a; /html/triumphs/2009-08/msg00309.html (7,569 bytes)
35. Re: [TR] Static Timing (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:54:46 -0600; You want them to just be opening at that point. Look at it this way. While the points are closed, the electrons have a nice complete path from the + side of the ignition to ground. A nice, happy str; /html/triumphs/2009-09/msg00124.html (7,963 bytes)
36. Re: [TR] adjusting valves hot (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:22:23 -0600; Besides, the ignition key is interlocked to the shifter and won't go into the locked position unless the shifter is in Park. Just for that reason. Also, doesn't this model car have the push button? P; /html/triumphs/2009-09/msg00269.html (8,749 bytes)
37. Re: [TR] Off-topic -deadly floormats? (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:45:23 -0600; I bought an upper and lower shift boot from Moss (680-720 and 680-730) that is listed for my 67 TR4A. Is there a trick to putting the lower and upper boot through the padded shift cover, or do I need; /html/triumphs/2009-09/msg00284.html (9,035 bytes)
38. Re: [TR] OT - Warehouse 13 -> Artie's car? (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:54:37 -0600; Yup, the iron guides expand at the same rate as the head does, so the opening for the stem actually gets larger when the engine gets hot (to match the stem getting larger). With the bronze guides, t; /html/triumphs/2009-09/msg00322.html (8,425 bytes)
39. Re: [TR] Car Myths (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:27:49 -0600; Although the nominal battery voltage is 12.6 volts when it's not being charged, it takes somewhat more than that to recharge the battery. Some alternators do put out as much as 15 volts after startu; /html/triumphs/2009-10/msg00467.html (8,102 bytes)
40. Re: [TR] Jake Brake: was 'free wheeling' (score: 1): Author: Michael Porter <mdporter@dfn.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:31:16 -0600; Why is it some topics are easily steered in new directions? mjb. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html This list supported in part by the Vi; /html/triumphs/2009-10/msg00546.html (8,387 bytes)

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