- 161. Re: [TR] TR4A Engine Rebuild Update - Round 7 (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:59:24 -0500
- Guy, This is correct. If the copper washers are not new you must heat them up to a cherry red and let them cool before you compress them with the nut. The heating makes the washers soft and insures a
- /html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00443.html (7,667 bytes)
- 162. Re: [TR] TR4 Heaters (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:21:17 -0500
- Tim, TR4, 4A, 250 and I think TR6 heaters are on Ebay all the time and I believe they are interchangeable. If you decide to get a newer one, go for the 2 speed. I am guessing it will be a real pain t
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00344.html (8,156 bytes)
- 163. Re: [TR] Spare wheel fitting (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:18:58 -0500
- Brian, The hook bolt fits to the frame as you would expect. However you must put in 3 standard pads between the frame and the body. The hook bolt is secured with a flat washer, lock washer and a nut.
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00369.html (7,788 bytes)
- 164. Re: [TR] Thinking of Getting a Modern Car (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:18:46 -0500
- All, This is very true and the evidence can be viewed in a recent post. The 2007 Triumph Calendar candidates. How could a company that produces such beautiful cars go belly up? But the reason for the
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00375.html (10,838 bytes)
- 165. [TR] another TR4? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:42:48 -0500
- While searching ebay I came across a new result I never have seen with the keyword TR4. Not sure if it is flattering to us TR4 owners though. ebay item # 130060801215 Bob == This list supported in pa
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00376.html (6,474 bytes)
- 166. Re: [TR] TR4 Gremlins? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:24:45 -0500
- Tim, Sounds like the tach. I guess you could try and disconnect the tack and restart to see if the noise goes away. If it is the tack, you could get a replacement off of ebay cheap or maybe some care
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00402.html (7,733 bytes)
- 167. Re: [TR] TR3 Color Codes (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:24:08 -0500
- Alex, If you are looking for the primrose yellow or the pale yellow I did my TR3A in a Mazda yellow a few years back. The yellow is called midnight yellow and is a dead ringer for the pale yellow cir
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00574.html (8,194 bytes)
- 168. Re: [TR] UNCALCULATABLE REASONS FOR OWNERSHIP (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:07:17 -0500
- Dave and list, I always mark this day as the start of Spring. In my mind as long as the days are getting longer, Winter is on its way out and I can look forward to running in the light vs. the dark.
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00606.html (9,665 bytes)
- 169. Re: [TR] TR3 Saves Little Girl's Life (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:21:00 -0500
- Bill, Great everything turned out ok. It is amazing what kids put in their mouth! But this brings to mind a movie... "Fields of Dreams" where the doctor did the same thing to that little girl who was
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00683.html (8,544 bytes)
- 170. Re: [TR] SU Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:25:20 -0500
- Dave, Order the the leak-free replacements from Moss. Part # 365-420. They are made out of nitrile or something. Bob == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.o
- /html/triumphs/2006-12/msg00684.html (7,737 bytes)
- 171. Re: [TR] Online source for inner tubes (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 12:57:38 -0500
- Kurtis, If you need 165/15 tubes or 185/15, Moss and all their re-sellers sell them. Part #452-755 (165-15) and #452-765 for 185-15. Bob == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00172.html (7,272 bytes)
- 172. Re: [TR] manifold studs (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 19:47:06 -0500
- Tom, I would replace the stud where the nut would not come off. The studs that are still in the head should be fine. I used anti-seize on both sides of the stud on my TR4 project. I would rather have
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00203.html (8,175 bytes)
- 173. Re: [TR] Global Worming (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:14:45 -0500
- Well I wasnt going to but here goes. I was reading a thread about Global Warming on /. a few weeks ago and it resembles the posts on this list! Are all you guys geeks or something! Anyway a few excer
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00306.html (8,819 bytes)
- 174. Re: [TR] Cracked TR3 Heads (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:13:49 -0500
- Darrell, I am not sure how many "spare" 3, 4 and 4a heads are available but I am guessing there are some. I see them on Ebay all the time in various conditions. But Moss does sell both cast iron and
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00339.html (8,486 bytes)
- 175. Re: [TR] hardened valve seats - do I need them? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:01:40 -0500
- Terry, That is what I did with my current TR4 project. Head was off, so new hardened seats and bronz valve guides + valve job etc. I believe the extra charge for the seats was $80. My 58 TR3A was don
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00384.html (9,074 bytes)
- 176. Re: [TR] TR3: Body mounting nuts stripped! (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 10:14:03 -0500
- Paul, If I remember correctly that is a 3/8 - 24 bolt. Are you sure you are using the correct bolt? If you did strip it, you may be able to use a tap and re-thread the nut. If not I see no reason, ot
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00399.html (8,056 bytes)
- 177. Re: [TR] Let's sue! (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:01:54 -0500
- Well here in NYS cell phones are outlawed but I can tell you I see as much use while running just in my neighborhood as before the law was passed. And many of them are young girls/women. It does mak
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00454.html (8,839 bytes)
- 178. [TR] Concours rules, Used to be Carpet Mats (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:13:29 -0500
- Good morning. This thread is the 1 single reason I will never enter any of my cars in a "contest" for any reason. I dont have the resources to take a 40 or 50 year old car and make it original. I do
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00478.html (9,366 bytes)
- 179. Re: [TR] TR3a: Where do these go? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:39:14 -0500
- Could they be parts of the hood/bonnet spring assembly for the TR3? The assembly that pushes up the hood when the dzus fasteners are loosened? If I remember correctly that part does dissassemble. But
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00576.html (7,912 bytes)
- 180. Re: [TR] More on List Badges (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:18:59 -0500
- Joe, I looked at your proof and it looks real nice. It will look even better when they are finished and mounted on my badge bars. I hope everyone who has not sent in their $ sees this proof and forwa
- /html/triumphs/2007-01/msg00618.html (8,193 bytes)
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