- 41. [TR] The New Triumph Guide (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:34:24 -0500
- I picked up "The New Triumph Guide" from an online used book seller for around $7. This issue, by Dave Allen and Dick Strome was updated by Michael Cook in 1970. This enjoyable pocket-sized book cove
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00503.html (10,020 bytes)
- 42. [TR] First full year with my TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:14:53 -0500
- From acquisition in Fall 2006, this has been my first full year with my first 4-wheeled Triumph. Ownership resulted through a motorcycle accident that involved a disputed right-of-way between a white
- /html/triumphs/2007-12/msg00504.html (13,578 bytes)
- 43. [TR] 3rd brake light (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:11:13 -0500
- I have been thinking about rescuing from a U-Pull-It a strip of thirdlight LEDs like those on a Sebring Convertible. My plan is to mount the light on my luggage rack, either by attaching it to the re
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00310.html (8,250 bytes)
- 44. [TR] Supercharging a TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:37:37 -0500
- Close to my home in SE Pennsylvania, a company called Judson once made superchargers for VW beetles, and, among other cars, TR4s. You occasionally see one for sale on ebay. Expect to pay up to $3,000
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00338.html (7,208 bytes)
- 45. [TR] U-Joint Removal (score: 1)
- Author: banc8004@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:52:13 +0000
- Avoiding damage to the yoke is the reason the hammer method is the preferred Pressing a stubborn hardy-spicer out with a vice, or drifting it out using a socket, can put damaging stress on the arms o
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00386.html (8,152 bytes)
- 46. [TR] Authentic choke cable, TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:32:37 -0500
- The choke cable on my TR4 does not lock in position. Like many, I use a crocodile clip to hold it at a setting while the car warms up. The cable is also hard to pull, such is its condition. I would l
- /html/triumphs/2008-01/msg00408.html (8,022 bytes)
- 47. [TR] TR4 Tow Bar Question (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:39:50 -0500
- Do any listers have information on fitting a tow bar to a TR4? I want to tow a light arrangement of row boat and ultralight trailer. The boat and trailer are here - its the penultimate picture as you
- /html/triumphs/2008-02/msg00121.html (7,228 bytes)
- 48. [TR] List and commercialism (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 05:18:05 -0500
- I feel commercialism, where its 'one of us' i.e. someone who also contributes to the list in an informational sense, is not only tolerated but welcomed. I might feel differently about someone who on
- /html/triumphs/2008-03/msg00141.html (7,509 bytes)
- 49. [TR] SU Carb tool set (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:52:02 -0400
- I bought from one of the big three *sigh* - I can't recall which - an SU carb tool set for my TR4's H6 SUs. Its the blue plastic wallet-type, containing 3 aluminium rods (one oval), three wire point
- /html/triumphs/2008-04/msg00404.html (7,749 bytes)
- 50. [TR] Dzus washers to prevent chipping (score: 1)
- Author: banc8004@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 14:59:00 +0000
- Nylon washers is a good idea. You could quickly make some, at the size needed, from a used milk container....or similar. Brian _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00095.html (6,810 bytes)
- 51. Re: [TR] A movie Not for Triumph fans (score: 1)
- Author: banc8004@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 15:07:25 +0000
- The gentleman in question was tossing the caber. The challenge is to turn it over and have it land in the 12'oclock position. Its the only throwing event I can think of where there is no defined targ
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00096.html (6,689 bytes)
- 52. [TR] Carbon on top of pistons - engine experts please help! (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 16:26:31 -0400
- I also remember "Coke Cola" being used for this. "FT" So that's a bit like homeopathy...put Coke in to get the coke out.... Brian _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00116.html (6,876 bytes)
- 53. [TR] Suspension bushings redux (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 04:33:31 -0400
- Thank you. Brian Message: 2 Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:24:45 EDT From: CarlSereda@aol.com Subject: Re: [TR] Suspension bushings redux To: triumphs@autox.team.net Message-ID: <bd0.295b64a2.3554c99d@aol
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00218.html (9,971 bytes)
- 54. [TR] 5-speed Vs Triumph (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:03:11 -0400
- I have a '63 non-OD TR4. I am happy enough with the improvements/repairs that I have made in the car over almost two years that I have begun to think about transmission options. Modern 5-speed Vs 50-
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00498.html (9,823 bytes)
- 55. [TR] TR 4 Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:37:51 -0400
- I had previously considered - emailing/thinking aloud really - about adding a servo to my TR4. Randall had advised that this was unnecessary if the brakes are 'up to snuff' (my term). Well, due to fa
- /html/triumphs/2008-05/msg00501.html (8,971 bytes)
- 56. [TR] TR4 Electrical Issue (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 08:26:44 -0400
- While I'd like to hold the Prince of Darkness responsible for my issue, its far more likely something I have done. I am puzzled, and wonder if anyone has a suggestion for resolution. I reversed polar
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00002.html (8,496 bytes)
- 57. [TR] a tiny slice of the dust boot (score: 1)
- Author: banc8004@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:24:47 +0000
- More than anything on the car, its your brakes, and your front brakes in particular, that have to be as good as they can be. Road grit will be the enemy of that seal between the piston and the calip
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00511.html (7,952 bytes)
- 58. [TR] Non-charging condition fixed.....at last (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:16:49 -0400
- Auto electrics find me not playing to my strong suit. I just don't have the particular gene for it. On reversing the polarity of my TR4 a few weeks ago, I found I now had a 'constantly-on' ignition l
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00004.html (9,197 bytes)
- 59. [TR] Removing (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:15:40 -0400
- Think about addressing this as three possible accumulations of gunk: radiator, block and heater core. I'd tackle each separately. I had done as Randall suggests below, with the valve on the right sid
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00263.html (10,198 bytes)
- 60. Re: [TR] Removing (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Jones <banc8004@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:33:35 -0400
- I don't think the sediment is all from the coolant. Some sediment is certainly rust, and maybe other oxidised material. Some may be from rad sealants previously used. Some may be from minerals in ta
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00268.html (8,089 bytes)
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