- 61. [TR] TR250 problem (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 06:56:04 -0700
- Along with the above suggestions -- could be a dying coil. Thing I would do is to have stuff along (ignition tester, starting fluid) to quickly determine whether it is lacking fuel or spark when the
- /html/triumphs/2011-05/msg00328.html (8,507 bytes)
- 62. [TR] TR4A Dash Lamps - Holes not large enough (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:35:37 -0700
- That one I think. On my TR4 those lamps are mounted to the metal dash and just peek thru the holes in the wood. I have seen a dash made to allow the lamps to go right thru and it looked good but that
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00719.html (7,559 bytes)
- 63. [TR] California TR3A Sighting (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:47:22 -0700
- The original Stealth TR3: http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc499/Ahwahnee18/StealthTR3A.jpg
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00814.html (9,253 bytes)
- 64. [TR] California TR3A Sighting (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:25:43 -0700
- As I recall, the work of Bruce Clough (standing behind it & wearing the headset).
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00828.html (9,232 bytes)
- 65. [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 4, Issue 16 (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:08:21 -0700
- I have also wondered this -- when I think about the short stud and double-bevel nut that secure the wire wheel splined adaptor it seems (to my engineering-ignorant mind) that the forces at work would
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00855.html (10,186 bytes)
- 66. [TR] Firewall heater connection (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:40:12 -0700
- On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM, Andrew Uprichard <auprichard at uprichard.net I suspect those sort of pages (there is probably a name for them) offer you links based on what you have been doing rec
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00883.html (8,691 bytes)
- 67. [TR] TR3 tight steering and decals (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:05:05 -0700
- I would start by adjusting that lock screw fitting on the top of the box that controls how deep the peg enters the cam -- sounds like it may have been overtightened. Should steer very very easily wit
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00933.html (9,298 bytes)
- 68. [TR] Mineral Oil (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:54:16 -0700
- I'm thinking that straight-weight non-detergent motor oil is sometimes referred to as mineral oil. Of course braodly speaking it's pretty much all mineral oil and for that matter it's all synthetic.
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg00988.html (7,970 bytes)
- 69. [TR] Just sort of interesting.... (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:29:57 -0700
- Or half a turn from the hand crank (which is about all you get with a hand crank). We had 2 little girls visiting last week and, of course, they took a seat in the TR3A. Kids always enjoy sitting in
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01036.html (8,632 bytes)
- 70. [TR] VTR (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:32:31 -0700
- Me too. The thought of driving those mountain roads in the TR is very appealing. Geo
- /html/triumphs/2011-06/msg01037.html (7,403 bytes)
- 71. [TR] TR4 cooling (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:53:35 -0700
- So you have a 10" 'pusher' and no fan on the crank? I suppose it will depend on what traffic condtions & temperatures you drive in but that sounds like barely enough for a hot day in town. Was there
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00399.html (7,759 bytes)
- 72. [TR] squeaky front suspension TR3 (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:17:46 -0700
- No experience with the Prothane bushings, I used the Polyurethane bushings (p/n 681-235) and do not get any squeak. Geo
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00409.html (8,423 bytes)
- 73. [TR] TR3 shroud (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:09:52 -0700
- I get this too and am thinking that when the engine sits and heat soaks, some (expanding) fuel gets pushed into the carbs and lays there causing an over-rich start-up if the car has only sat for a sh
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00515.html (8,990 bytes)
- 74. [TR] 30 psi at 65 mph (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:17:14 -0700
- My opinion is that you have 'enough' oil pressure. Not great, but 'enough'. At some point when you can it might be a good idea to check the pressure with a test gauge just in case your gauge is not a
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00561.html (9,070 bytes)
- 75. [TR] was RE: 30 psi at 65 mph now white smoke (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:36:42 -0700
- And worth mentioning that (in my experience) when this is happening the temp gauge may behave strangely as it is better at measuring coolant temperature than 'air' temperature. IOW, I wouldn't rely s
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00579.html (8,112 bytes)
- 76. [TR] Source for Seat Cover Clips (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:41:35 -0700
- Is the back-board for a TR4A seat similar to the TR4? I couldn't find a US source for the clips along the top edge that grab as you push the seatback up -- made my own. Simple but helps if you have a
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00651.html (7,822 bytes)
- 77. [TR] Covering a newly painted car (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:10:30 -0700
- Perhaps a shield could be constructed that would offer some protection from stones, etc (the biggest villain may be the rear wheels of the tow vehicle). I have seen many towed cars at show where the
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00669.html (9,530 bytes)
- 78. [TR] do I paint the radiator duct fiberboard? (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:41:53 -0700
- It's my understanding is that they are to be body color. I painted mine (was light brown but apparently some are now supplied in black) using Krylon paint for a reasonable match to Signal Red. In the
- /html/triumphs/2011-07/msg00697.html (9,122 bytes)
- 79. [TR] TR3A leather trim (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 12:19:20 -0700
- It is my understanding that these 3 rear pieces were vinyl covered originally. Geo
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00252.html (8,463 bytes)
- 80. [TR] tr3A Front Apron (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 07:47:03 -0700
- If your apron is already painted drilling may create a problem. I had to drill for my rear 'TRIUMPH' badge when the body guy thoughtfully welded up those holes. The car was already painted (base and
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00297.html (9,409 bytes)
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