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1. 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: "Paul Dorsey" <dorpaul@negia.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 15:58:31 -0400; What 'improvements' to a Triumph (used as a daily driver and not concerned with originality) have been most worthwhile for you? Don't need to include common ones like rack and pinion steering, lugga; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00659.html (7,789 bytes)
2. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: KINDERLEHRER@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 22:04:21 +0000; The first most worthwhile improvement, for me, was the electric cooling fan - I no longer go apoplectic if traffic backs up or a light takes more than 30 secs to change. Second for me was the front s; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00672.html (8,467 bytes)
3. RE: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 15:32:06 -0700; Paul, I drove my TR3A to work almost every day (rain or shine) for many years. In fact I was on my way home from work when it got totaled. For most of that time I had very little money to spend, so; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00677.html (10,179 bytes)
4. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:24:36 -0400; Paul, A very long time ago I removed the coil from its engine mount and put it on the inside fender. I figured it would stay a bit cooler. Not sure if it does but no failures in over 25 years, and ab; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00678.html (9,021 bytes)
5. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: Geo Hahn <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 15:44:14 -0700; Except as noted, all changes made to both the TR3A and TR4. I added a cigarette lighter in a discreet spot well under the drivers side dash. Used as an accessory plug for 2-way radio, 12V impact wren; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00680.html (10,216 bytes)
6. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: "Tim Hutchisen" <hakhutch@adelphia.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:45:34 -0400; Electronic ignition, throw the points and condenser in the boot (just in case) and install electronic ignition and a sport coil. It will start faster, run better and be less maintenance in the long; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00681.html (8,903 bytes)
7. RE: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 15:45:03 -0700; The most worthwhile thing I have done to my Mk1 Spit (Huxley), is to ass electronic fuel injection. While it did set me back a fair bit, it is well worth it for reliability and the increase in perfo; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00682.html (8,839 bytes)
8. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: Steven Newell <steven@newellboys.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:48:25 -0600; That's a good idea. I have a home-made aluminum sheet radiator shroud for the TR4, and it seems to do a terrific job getting more air through the radiator. I replaced the original longneck radiator w; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00690.html (9,561 bytes)
9. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: AMfoto1@aol.com; Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 03:46:45 EDT; Hi Steve, If you mean there was a vacuum in the gas tank, then there is something plugging up the vent. It should easily allow air in to prevent a gradual increase in vacuum as the fuel is removed fr; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00695.html (9,465 bytes)
10. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:06:23 -0700; 1. Conversion to a Ford 302 driveline. 2. Moving the dimmer switch. 3. Using the Paul Willoughby horn fix. -- Best Regards, Tom; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00701.html (7,976 bytes)
11. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: "Paul Willoughby" <paulwillou@socal.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:24:21 -0700; Other improvements I've made that haven't been mentioned yet: Emergency Flashers, switch hidden inside glove box TR4 Slider style trunk prop Courtesy lights, door jamb switches Electric Fuel pump Fue; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00705.html (9,050 bytes)
12. RE: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: "Steve TR6" <stevestr6@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:15:25 -0700; Modify thrust bearing. Increase its size and pin it so it cant fall out. -Steve '74 TR6; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00711.html (7,916 bytes)
13. RE: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: Eduard Tieseler <etieseler@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:16:04 -0700 (PDT); Some one did this to my engine. It looks like they milled down the mains slightly, drilled two holes, inserted pins into the holes. Then put holes in the same location on the thrust washers. So now; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00718.html (8,152 bytes)
14. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: "Just Brits" <justbrits@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 16:39:56 -0500; Since it seems I am "first", Ed (GREAT name<G>!!) <<Who does this sort of work on the engines?>> Any "decent" machine shop!! The "serious" "clue" is that you have to know it is needed and request sam; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00722.html (7,941 bytes)
15. Re: 'improvements' to a Triumph? (score: 1): Author: Pat Fischer <pfischer@rmi.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:17:13 -0500; My favorites for my 250: spin-on oil filter adapter, foil heat-reflecting insulation over the inside of the firewall and transmission tunnel. You don't say where you are, but it gets darn hot in Kans; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00746.html (8,721 bytes)

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