- 1. TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim I. Purdy" <timipurdy@citlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 18:06:42 -0700
- Okay I turn my trusted gurus all these knowledgable folks on this list. First of all, I had been having major starting problems, you could hear the bendix just go capute. Since I am not a concourse k
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01007.html (8,501 bytes)
- 2. RE: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:19:17 -0700
- IMO the first step is to verify that your choke linkage is working properly. Pull the knob out about 1/2 way, and verify that both jets have been pulled down by the same amount. Also check that the
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01018.html (8,494 bytes)
- 3. Re: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim I. Purdy" <timipurdy@citlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:24:10 -0700
- Or, bring it to Triumphest and we'll do an impromptu tech session ! Now, I really that suggestion, but alas, can't get away and even though I am in California, I am closer to Seattle and I am to San
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01022.html (7,542 bytes)
- 4. TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim I. Purdy" <timipurdy@citlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:04:08 -0700
- Here is the latest update, and I thank all for their previous improvement. It certainly was the consensus that my problem was with the choke. We followed everyone's comments as to what to look for, a
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01031.html (8,461 bytes)
- 5. Re: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "fred thomas" <frede.thomas2@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:37:47 -0400
- Bosch Platinum WR7BP, this according to Ken Gilanders at British Frame & Engine, Bosch is the best in testing for our engines. "FT"
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01032.html (7,503 bytes)
- 6. RE: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:50:42 -0700
- If you're still running points, then the spark plugs could definitely be a problem, even if they're only a month old. With points, the spark can be lost if the plugs are the least bit conductive due
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01034.html (8,625 bytes)
- 7. Re: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: zoboherald@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 12:20:12 -0400
- Tim, one thing in your post puzzles me: ...One item, and seeking anyone's opinion on this are the spark plugs. In determining the various problems, the starter one of which was replaced, had changed
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01048.html (8,413 bytes)
- 8. Re: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim I. Purdy" <timipurdy@citlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:30:24 -0700
- That would explain why it has always been a tad difficult to start and I just presumed a trait of the car. Steven N. states he uses NGK BP6HS 7331 plugs on his TR4, so I am going to try that, though
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01049.html (9,214 bytes)
- 9. Re: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: zoboherald@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:35:57 -0400
- That would explain why it has always been a tad difficult to start and I just presumed a trait of the car. Steven N. states he uses NGK BP6HS 7331 plugs on his TR4, so I am going to try that, though
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01062.html (8,308 bytes)
- 10. RE: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "Paige, Dean" <DPaige@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us>
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:00:57 -0700
- You well may be. The failure rate for individual Champs in the TR-4a and the TR-6 were much higher in my experience as opposed to NGK's Deano That would explain why it has always been a tad difficult
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01066.html (8,571 bytes)
- 11. Re: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: zoboherald@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:30:57 -0400
- You well may be. The failure rate for individual Champs in the TR-4a and the TR-6 were much higher in my experience as opposed to NGK's ==AM== I've nothing against NGKs, although I've never used them
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01069.html (8,624 bytes)
- 12. Re: TR4 Starter Probs (score: 1)
- Author: "pethier@isd.net" <pethier@isd.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:50:48 -0500
- When the Midget was inexplicably running poorly, we discovered that two out of the four brand-new Bosch plugs were totally inoperative. Four new Champions went in and the car ran fine until I sold it
- /html/triumphs/2005-09/msg01072.html (8,246 bytes)
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