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281. [TR] 5 speed conversions (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:46:42 -0600
Thanks, Randall. The clutch can be sources! Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Sounds like a perfect description of Herman van den Akkers kit (HVDA). You source the Celica gearbox, he supplies every
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00583.html (7,724 bytes)

282. [TR] Customized TR3 (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:24:22 -0600
The small block Chevy WAS heavier. The Ford used precision located cores, which allowed thinner and lighter castings. The Chevrolet used older, shift-prone sand cores, thus thicker walled castings. Y
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00621.html (8,498 bytes)

283. [TR] Modernity of Thinking (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:30:32 -0600
Has anyone used that 89mm kit? Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ....Yeah. ...Like I'm capable of it! Anyway, it's been ten years since I rebuilt the engine on my '59 TR3A, but am going to do it ag
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00667.html (8,406 bytes)

284. [TR] And to all a good night (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:30:28 -0600
Happy ramahanakwazamas to all! Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone I think I speak for all of us by saying thanks for all you do! have a great holiday ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00693.html (8,185 bytes)

285. [TR] [Mg-t] What Is It? (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:00:21 -0600
It's a Morgan, going where morgans go.... Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Not a barn find, but a junk yard spotting, any help with identification would be appreciated. Thought it might be a TR180
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00740.html (8,496 bytes)

286. [TR] [Mg-t] What Is It? (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:34:30 -0600
Particularly those hairy, tooled leather bonnet straps the owners seem so very fond of! But a funny Morgan story: my buddy had a black +4 and wanted to convert it to something called a Super Sports (
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00741.html (10,790 bytes)

287. [TR] [Mg-t] What Is It ? (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:40:09 -0600
Yep. Riley. I missed the Riley grill clearly still showing. My bad. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -- Reply message -- From: "MARK SHERMAN" <mrkshrmn at hotmail.com> To: "s4usea at yahoo. com" <
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00743.html (10,393 bytes)

288. [TR] [Mg-t] What Is It? (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:37:19 -0600
Depends. It's a costly proposition, as Riley had a cabinet maker who made the wood framing. The car is worth 130 large when done, unless its a later Ditchfinder. Parts for the cars are pretty hard to
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00756.html (9,920 bytes)

289. [TR] Just want to be sure you guys all know the words tonight... (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:32:07 -0600
Daily Mirror http://m.mirror.co.uk/article?a=m4:23669465 Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00806.html (7,295 bytes)

290. [TR] 63 TR 4 engine red (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:10:57 -0600
Hi guys, When I worked for a bmc dealer in Texas, I don't think any engines were EVER returned to bmc complete. They would take any good pieces, put them on the warrantied failed assembly, and a fact
/html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00808.html (11,109 bytes)

291. [TR] Knock off torque (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:45:57 -0600
Use a hammer. You are measuring with a micrometer, cutting with an axe. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone I bought a tool that will allow me to use either a torque wrench or breaker bar for putting
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00530.html (8,428 bytes)

292. [TR] Knock off torque (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:22:53 -0600
It occurs to me that the nuts are designed to be self tightening..that's why you don't hammer the c**p out of them. Over tightening actually damages the cone in the wheel and on the hub, and can indu
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00536.html (8,879 bytes)

293. [TR] [6pack] [stag] RE: Knock off torque (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:47:46 -0600
Absolutely! No bashing! Funny story....a few years ago, I had a 246 Dino with knock ons (mag wheels with chrome steel centers!). Unbeknownst to me, a hub had been damaged and replaced.....with one fr
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00553.html (9,490 bytes)

294. [TR] Knock off torque (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:50:57 -0600
A couple of good raps after screwing it down tight by chasing it around with taps to cause it to bottom is the way. Too many don't trust it and continue to support the wire wheel business. Do not lea
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00554.html (8,754 bytes)

295. [TR] [6pack] [stag] RE: Knock off torque (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:54:31 -0600
My Lanchester uses that idea, though the letter is in the top of the nut. Pretty good idea. Wonder why no one uses it anymore..... Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Good Point on the adapters. A fr
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00556.html (10,345 bytes)

296. [TR] Starters (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:21 -0600
Seems that someone once sent me a note about using a Nissan pathfinder reduction starter on TR4's. Apparently, it was very nearly a bolt on, merely requiring the rotation of the starter on the base.
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00715.html (7,074 bytes)

297. [TR] TR3 Temp Gauge Repair (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:48:31 -0600
There are several very good instrument repair outfits. This may be old news, but nissonger turn around time is/was excessive and if a problem develops, their customer service can be problematic. That
/html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00726.html (9,846 bytes)

298. [TR] 4lb TR3 Rad Cap (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:03:09 -0600
Another consideration is the ability/design of components such as the heater core. On the Sunbeam Tiger, a lot of heater cores are "pooched" out because the design pressure limit has been exceeded by
/html/triumphs/2012-02/msg00388.html (8,936 bytes)

299. [TR] 4lb TR3 Rad Cap (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:19:28 -0600
That long square thing is the expansion tank. As long as the tubes in the radiator are kept covered by the coolant media, your cooling system is working as designed. On my early Spit, the tank is sep
/html/triumphs/2012-02/msg00389.html (8,195 bytes)

300. [TR] A BMW Triumph?? (score: 1)
Author: spook01 at comcast.net (spook01@comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:35:55 -0600
Join the crowd. Never figured Tork would outlive him. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone I know that it's been discussed before - but... Just saw this on AOL news - along with the sad news that Davy
/html/triumphs/2012-02/msg00416.html (7,843 bytes)


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