- 1. [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Lang <mlang99@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:27:05 -0800
- Well, for me, the main virtue was that it would fit into the early tire well; while none of the other 15" tires I could source would do so easily. But the later tire wells were larger, so you might
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00359.html (7,031 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:53:19 -0800
- One caveat: This works well on pre-1968 US model cars. Post 1967 cars do not tune up using this method. Why? The reason this works is because the designers and tuners profiled the needle to work this
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00360.html (6,859 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Lang <mlang99@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:16:48 -0800
- I carry a donut for a spare in my 60 TR3A. It is as most of them smaller than the diameter of the dtock tires. It is only meant for emergency use and should not be driven on at freeway speeds or for
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00362.html (7,513 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: "Geo Hahn" <ahwahnee18@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:06:15 -0700
- There is a great "tongue in cheek" book named "How to Repair you Foreign Car". The chapter on fuel systems states" Carburetor ... a French word for DO NOT TOUCH ... -- Bill Pugh anabil007@ comcast.ne
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00364.html (7,471 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Lang <mlang99@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:38:14 -0800
- The late, great Dick O'Kane. One of my most-treasured volumes. -- Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 62 Triumph TR4 CT2846L, 07 Saturn Ion 3 2.4, 93 Suburban, 94 Miata C-package, 79 Cater
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00365.html (8,187 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: DLylis@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:00:17 EST
- Hey Bill, Lookee here: http://www.starchak.ca/tech/pdfs/lucas.pdf Use the magnifying function to spare your eyes. Geo On 11/24/08, William McLeod <wbmcleod@gmail.com> wrote: _________________________
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00366.html (7,932 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Gelhar" <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:02:20 -0600
- My younger son has just acquired a somewhat pristine (almost) Spitfire 'competitor' that will soon be moving into the family. Though I say it myself, it'll be fun to again be at the wheel of a Midget
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00370.html (8,731 bytes)
- 8. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:36:10 -0800
- As am I. I don't know what the shipping and customs charges do to the equation, but if you were in the States I would suggest that you would be far better off fitting new Dayton wire wheels. I'd sugg
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00371.html (8,042 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: "Geo Hahn" <ahwahnee18@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:51:40 -0700
- I have seen some powder coated wire wheels on a Jaguar that looked fantastic.? Assuming the wheels are in good condition after the post blast inspection I would say go for it. Aaron Aaron Cropley 71
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00372.html (7,981 bytes)
- 10. Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Lang <mlang99@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:49:14 -0800
- I had my original set of wires on the MGB blasted and powder coated by a very reputable coater last February, the wheels looked fantastic, perfect warm grey color, matched to a tee. After about 2 mo
- /html/triumphs/2008-11/msg00373.html (8,655 bytes)
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