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41. [TR] To restore or not restore, that is the question (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:04:41 +0000 (UTC); I would add just one element to what's been discussed. That's the definition of "restored." The automatic assumption is often that when a car is "restored," followed by any number of adjectives sugge; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00224.html (8,989 bytes)
42. [TR] Greenish oil (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:14:46 +0000 (UTC); As one who has read the bulk of your posts over the years, Paul, I can't remember one as being offensive. On the contrary, you often provoked thoughtful and exciting debates. Let me add to your than; /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00264.html (7,847 bytes)
43. [TR] Modernity of Thinking (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:55:18 +0000 (UTC); ...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 again this winter...as soon as I get a wood stove hooked up in my...ye; /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00660.html (8,394 bytes)
44. [TR] TR3 Timing Gears (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:38:23 +0000 (UTC); As I ramp up thinking about what I need for a TR3A engine rebuild, I searched archives for anything current on how to source new timing gears. The question I seem to remember from years ago was wheth; /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00688.html (7,137 bytes)
45. [TR] Recommendation for an impact wrench (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 19:13:59 +0000 (UTC); Yeah. Second that one. Once back in the late 70's I had to sleep on the ground just off the road under Mount Ranier because I had a flat I couldn't get off the '68 MGB I drove back then. Drove the r; /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00567.html (8,667 bytes)
46. [TR] An Electric Morgan? (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:56 +0000 (UTC); Designed by the Morgan Motor Company, Zytek and Radshape, the Plus E Electric Car is based on Morgan's lightweight aluminium chassis with the revised 'traditional' body from the new BMW V8-powered P; /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00211.html (7,472 bytes)
47. [TR] Figure 8 Gaskets (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:28:42 +0000 (UTC); One thing I don't understand. When I pulled the head to do my engine rebuild, cylinders one and two were flush with the block, that is not standing proud like the others. How can that be? The figure; /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00256.html (6,925 bytes)
48. [TR] TR3 Oil Pan Gasket (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:39:37 +0000 (UTC); I had a cork sump pan gasket for my TR3, and found that I was able to finally stop the leaks. Now, doing the engine rebuild, neither Moss or TRF carries one. Anybody know of a source? Thanks! Terry S; /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00032.html (7,077 bytes)
49. [TR] Torque Wrench (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:24:52 +0000 (UTC); Hello, everyone. My torque wrench is a half-inch Craftsman click type that is --dare I say-- thirty years old. I've kept it zeroed out and stored appropriately, but worry that it may no longer be cal; /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00119.html (7,840 bytes)
50. [TR] Bonderize? (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:38:53 +0000 (UTC); Camshaft came back from the machine shop. But the lobes weren't polished. They have this black stuff all over them and it looks fairly gritty. The book I'm using says "if the camshaft has been regrou; /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00280.html (7,181 bytes)
51. [TR] TR3A Front Cam Bearing (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:47:35 +0000 (UTC); About this front bearing for the cam, I normally replace all bearings in a rebuild, but this doesn't actually look like a bearing at all. No babbit, for one, or at least what I grew up calling the ma; /html/triumphs/2012-04/msg00282.html (6,940 bytes)
52. [TR] Horn with a mind of its own (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 18:55:12 +0000 (UTC); Back to this, one question: Randall, what size gun did you use? I've always had a hard time heating a big surface with a gun enough to solder a wire to it. Terry Smith, '59 TR3A New Hampshire; /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00064.html (8,363 bytes)
53. [TR] Order of Engine Assembly (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 11:28:14 +0000 (UTC); When reassembling the engine, I seem to have put the number 2 liner in the #1 engine slot, and #2 into #1. I hate to take it apart because I'm afraid I'll bugger up the figure 8 gaskets. So...new bea; /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00077.html (6,981 bytes)
54. [TR] Interesting Cam Condition (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 12:55:36 +0000 (UTC); I have become a sudden and sound believer in ZDP. When I last rebuilt my engine something like 8 years ago, I bought lifters that Ken Gilanders at British Frame and Engine described as more hardened; /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00138.html (9,012 bytes)
55. [TR] Paper Air Filters (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 21:44:55 +0000 (UTC); Hello, everyone. Some time ago, I replaced the old metal strand/oil impregnated air filters on my '59 TR3A with paper filters. Can't remember the brand I bought, but they were round with a flat shiny; /html/triumphs/2012-05/msg00232.html (6,955 bytes)
56. [TR] Oils and the Sump Drain Plug Magnet (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:19:30 +0000 (UTC); Am conducting a little experiment. Just finished engine rebuild on my TR3. Tried to start it, discovered I was a tooth off with the ignition, fixed that, and then it started right up. Ran smooth and; /html/triumphs/2012-06/msg00013.html (7,761 bytes)
57. [TR] Valve Lash Adjustment Method (score: 240): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (terryrs at comcast.net); Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:24:57 +0000 (UTC); The book I'm using describes adjusting valves when the intake and exhaust are at the point of balance, at which moment you can set both valve lashes to .010. I hadn't noticed that before. I had alway; /html/triumphs/2012-06/msg00014.html (7,843 bytes)
58. [TR] TR2 carpet set suggestions (score: 128): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH); Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2018 10:11:43 -0500 (EST); Hi, Chris. When I first restored my TR3 in 2004, I went with the carpet set, but found it got soaked and was a pain to take out, dry, and put back in. Next I went with the rubber mat as original. I w; /html/triumphs/2018-03/msg00019.html (10,819 bytes)
59. [TR] TR3A Radiator Fan (score: 128): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH); Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:28:32 -0500 (EST); I seem to remember that the last time this came up, comment was made that an electric fan helps most when the car is at idle or close, but doesn't add much at speed. Don't quote me, though. You're ri; /html/triumphs/2018-03/msg00029.html (10,794 bytes)
60. [TR] TR3A Radiator Fan (score: 128): Author: terryrs at comcast.net (TERRY SMITH); Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2018 15:23:26 -0400 (EDT); General question for all. To what degree (no pun intended) can the timing affect temperature if it's off? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/triu; /html/triumphs/2018-03/msg00039.html (10,764 bytes)

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