- 81. [TR] TR-3B Head Replacement (John Walker) (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:57:46 -0700
- Here a photo I saved from a post by Randall... http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc499/Ahwahnee18/20awgWireAroundCylinder.jpg And in the US we call it Randall Ringing? Geo
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00393.html (10,010 bytes)
- 82. [TR] TR-3B Head Replacement (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:14:24 -0700
- 20 awg is only about 1/32" so it is hard to see, can mostly see the wire at 12:00 and 6:00 on the righthand cylinder. There are 2 methods being discussed -- one involves a groove machined in the head
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00400.html (9,161 bytes)
- 83. [TR] Dream Shop (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:04:56 -0700
- Though you asked about layout, I'll mention that before you move in is the ideal time for any floor treatment. A good floor treatment makes the garage a much more pleasant place, easier to keep clean
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00532.html (7,730 bytes)
- 84. [TR] TR4A - Jack Stowage in Boot (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:46:37 -0700
- Maybe there is an official way, but I put the spare in 'good side down' and the jack, lug wrench and lots of other stuff go in the well created by the backside of the tire rim. Wrap the stuff in towe
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00539.html (7,483 bytes)
- 85. [TR] 1964 TR4 Triumph for sale (San Bernardino) (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:52:41 -0700
- At least the engine compartment and door jambs also got that paint -- usually indicative of a quality professional job. That color would make the CA black plate (barely visible) look good. From the l
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00540.html (9,071 bytes)
- 86. [TR] Tire pressures (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:17:54 -0700
- I guess this is an inexact science wherein you just have to experiment to find what feels best. I use 34F 36R in both 165-15s and 195/65-15s. Slightly less with my Kuhmos as they seem to have a high
- /html/triumphs/2011-08/msg00572.html (8,695 bytes)
- 87. [TR] [TR} tire pressures (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:06:29 -0700
- But with understeer you get to watch the accident coming.
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00017.html (7,856 bytes)
- 88. [TR] TR2/3 water pump repair. (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 11:47:23 -0700
- If the pulley is a really snug fit a simple puller can be made from a couple of pieces of angle iron and some bolts: http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/PumpPuller2.JPG http://members.cybertrail
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00065.html (7,886 bytes)
- 89. [TR] Seat Belts (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 11:02:30 -0700
- I which case, I don't think you have original belts. Geo
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00078.html (7,532 bytes)
- 90. [TR] TR4A - Door Seals Too Thick (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:18:40 -0700
- When I did new seals on my TR4 doors I could only get the doors fully closed by slamming them. After a couple of months they were fine, closes like a refrigerator now (no slamming needed). Just had t
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00104.html (7,910 bytes)
- 91. [TR] 65 mph (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:23:35 -0700
- I went up Pikes Peak in a '53 Plymouth and the place was loaded with classic cars (no TRs though). http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc499/Ahwahnee18/53ply1.jpg Geo
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00170.html (9,007 bytes)
- 92. [TR] wrinkle paint (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:04:29 -0700
- ...and I used a heat gun. Geo
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00188.html (7,825 bytes)
- 93. [TR] Greenish oil (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:53:36 -0700
- Welcome back Paul! On the occasions when I have had coolant get into the oil the result was cocoa brown, never greenish even when the coolany in question was green. Hopefully this is something harmle
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00267.html (7,651 bytes)
- 94. [TR] greenish oil now ZDDP, dripping chambers (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:53:15 -0700
- If anything, I'd think you'd want it the other way 'round (thicker stuff in summer). Snug should be enough I think. Perhaps a new gasket would help, a thin coat of Hylomar on the gasket probably woul
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00282.html (9,059 bytes)
- 95. [TR] greenish oil now ZDDP, dripping chambers (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:39:20 -0700
- The gasket I was mentioning is the one that seals the top to the chamber... a thin paper ring about 2" in diameter. Hylomar is a non-hardening sealant that may improve results when using thin gaskets
- /html/triumphs/2011-09/msg00300.html (8,877 bytes)
- 96. [TR] TR3A Tonneau Sources (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:48:40 -0700
- Not really recent -- I got a TR3A tonneau from TRF 4 years ago. Mfg was Robbins and the fit and quality were fine. It sees a lot of use and still looks & works good. Geo
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00408.html (7,441 bytes)
- 97. [TR] Brake Caliper Clearance (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 19:14:03 -0700
- I prefer the shims as you end with a nice centered caliper now and forever. Pretty easy to make the shims, easier still if you have one handy as a pattern. As I usually need to use a couple of shims
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00431.html (7,685 bytes)
- 98. [TR] battery charger (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:09:48 -0700
- My KMart charger dates from 1971 and is still going. About 10 years ago I moved it from the garage to under the deck where it powers a low voltage line for lights and exhaust fans in the outhouse. Ru
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00485.html (7,975 bytes)
- 99. [TR] TR4A - Fan temperature threshold question (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:12:46 -0700
- This may depend in part on where you will install the sensor, i.e. at the top radiator hose or at the bottom. Those numbers look reasonable to me for a sensor on the bottom hose (which I think would
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00486.html (8,854 bytes)
- 100. [TR] TR3 Maradyne Heater (score: 120)
- Author: ahwahneetr at gmail.com (Geo Hahn)
- Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:46:57 -0700
- Actually, as I recall John lived in Phoenix when he installed the new heater. I liked it so much I copied his method (Maradyne, reversing the core) but used barbed fittings: http://i1214.photobucket.
- /html/triumphs/2011-11/msg00513.html (9,057 bytes)
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