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1. Re: caliper brake piston rust prevention (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:58:10 -0800 (PST); Actually, my 1989 Plymouth Voyager had composite pistons. To avoid the rust on my TR3A, I used stainless steel pistons from TRF...... Bill Babbitt == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triump; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00392.html (8,269 bytes)
2. RE: POR-15 thinner? (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:25:23 -0700 (PDT); Why would you want to thin POR-15? That stuff is like water. Randall <tr3driver@comcast.net> wrote:> Does anyone know if POR-15 can be thinned with a locally obtained solvent? "You should use only PO; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00487.html (6,833 bytes)
3. RE: Gas tank felt and insulation (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 16:15:22 -0700 (PDT); I've found the felt under the tank and straps to be a great moisture retainer and promoter of rust. Eighth- inch rubber sheeting does a great job of isolating/securing the tank without the threat of; /html/triumphs/2005-06/msg00198.html (6,933 bytes)
4. 1973 TR6 with Webers FS (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 04:35:53 -0800 (PST); The following ad showed up today in the New London (CT) Day paper: TRIUMPH - 1973 TR6 Weber carbs, headers, Holly fuel pump, roll bar, SS exhaust. New top & carpet. Runs great. Extraparts. $6,000/bes; /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00572.html (6,546 bytes)
5. Re: 3a w/HS6 / inner fender needs (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 07:32:39 -0800 (PST); I have the TR4A intake manifold and HS6 SU's in my TR3A. The only interference issues I had were that the bulkhead heater nipple on the right hand side would not clear the aft carb fuel bowl. I coul; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00644.html (9,155 bytes)
6. Fwd: Re: [TR] TR4 Front suspension removal (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:42:17 -0800 (PST); Note: forwarded message attached. Received: from [69.37.211.151] by web81009.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:41:08 PST Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:41:07 -0800 (PST) From: William Babbi; /html/triumphs/2007-02/msg00363.html (8,665 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] Water Pump Rebuilding (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:30:39 -0700 (PDT); You can get replacement seals from Victoria British..... Bill Over the years I seem to remember that there have been several discussions on the list about rebuilding the TR3, etc. water pumps. It se; /html/triumphs/2007-06/msg00131.html (7,697 bytes)
8. [TR] Moss 6 vane water pump (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:03:55 -0700 (PDT); Has anyone had experience with these 6 vane water pumps from Moss? I picked one up for my TR3a (TR4a engine). I've noticed two things: The shaft material is soft, and The shaft is shorter than stock.; /html/triumphs/2007-07/msg00141.html (7,031 bytes)
9. [TR] Resistor Values for Alternator Conversion (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:26:12 -0700 (PDT); Anyone save the emails giving the specs for the resistor and where to install it so that the red alternator (generator) light won't come on during idle? I accidentally deleted mone and can't find the; /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00253.html (7,125 bytes)
10. Re: [TR] Resistor Values for Alternator Conversion (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:10:14 -0700 (PDT); Thanks for the response. Did Randall mention how many watts the resistor needs to be good for? The light is a little bothersome since it'll typically come on whenever I go down to a slow idle. Proba; /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00268.html (8,045 bytes)
11. [TR] Returned Moss Parts (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:54:23 -0700 (PDT); Just wanted to mention a pleasant experience: I purchased a part from Moss that failed in use (this isn't the pleasant part). Not only did they refund what I paid for the part, but for the shipping a; /html/triumphs/2007-08/msg00654.html (6,756 bytes)
12. Re: [TR] source for nuts and bolts (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:20:43 -0800 (PST); If you know what you're looking for, I've found McMaster-Carr to be an excellent source of stainless nuts and bolts. Bill Babbitt 1960 TR3a Rich White <rlwhitetr3b@hotmail.com> wrote: Listers, Back; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00526.html (7,885 bytes)
13. Re: [TR] Torque Wrench Dilemma (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 05:46:39 -0800 (PST); Absolutely TerriAnn, like keeping the TR on the road. Just this year I took a 1/2" breaker bar back to Home Depot for replacement.... My father gave it to me as part of a set over 40 years ago! The g; /html/triumphs/2009-01/msg00033.html (9,588 bytes)
14. Re: [TR] 6-bladed 'Tropical' Radiator Fan Blade (score: 1): Author: William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 08:14:24 -0800 (PST); I can't remember if it was this list or another, but I'm trying to find the name and contact info of a chrome plater...I seem to recall that she was female with a Hispanic name? Does anyone know wha; /html/triumphs/2009-11/msg00014.html (7,902 bytes)
15. [TR] TR3 For Sale (score: 1): Author: Bill Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:08:02 -0400; Thanks to Tom Fansher for sending a slew of pictures (9) that resolved my dilemma... or at least how it should be. I was missing the 'arm' that stabilized the choke outer cable. Found one on a donor; /html/triumphs/2010-09/msg00042.html (6,297 bytes)
16. Re: [TR] 3M Paint Defender Spray Film DIY Kit -- Any Experience? (score: 1): Author: Bill Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 15:35:19 -0400; Don, I used it for the entire underside of the body tub and inside the wheel wells when it did the frame off restoration of my TR3a. Haven't had a single paint chip. Couldn't be more pleased. Bill Ba; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00154.html (10,064 bytes)
17. Re: [TR] 3M Paint Defender Spray Film DIY Kit -- Any Experience? (score: 1): Author: Bill Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 19:39:32 -0400; Nope, What I used was a clear rubberized spray on coating that I sprayed on on top of the fresh yellow paint. Sent from my iPhone http://3mcollision.com/products/sound-deadening/3m-paintable-undercoa; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00162.html (12,020 bytes)
18. Re: [TR] Rear hub studs (score: 1): Author: Bill Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:36:05 -0400; I had the very same situation with my TR3a. The studs are threaded in from the outside. If you look closely, the portion of the stud that extends thru the hub plate is peened (actually looks smeared); /html/triumphs/2013-07/msg00172.html (9,768 bytes)
19. Re: [TR] Looking for TR4A parts (score: 1): Author: Bill Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 06:16:51 -0400; Creig You should have someone familiar with wire wheel hubs look them over. You may actually have one new hub and three badly warn hubs. ISTR that the new ones are flat top and as they wear the sides; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00193.html (9,876 bytes)
20. [TR] FYI - TR6 for Sale in CT (score: 1): Author: Bill Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:13:58 -0400; Saw add in the New London Day news paper (south eastern Connecticut): 74 Triumph TR6 British Racing Green, Restored, 54K Original Miles, $18,900 or Best Offer. 860-287-7577 NFI. Just spotted it in ou; /html/triumphs/2016-07/msg00086.html (7,639 bytes)

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