- 41. Re: [TR] steering column inner bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:48:58 -0700
- Your horn beeping intermittent I suspect, is possibly due to a horn wire the goes through the steering column has some insulation that is worn on the wire and is making contact with ground. You can r
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00340.html (9,485 bytes)
- 42. Re: [TR] steering column inner bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:53:46 -0700
- The wire is in a 4 wire loom that is wrapped. You can pull the complete harness through with-out taking out the steering column out, but you will need to disconnect the horn assy. to get at the wires
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00383.html (9,188 bytes)
- 43. [TR] Wheel Camber & alignment TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:23:04 -0700
- After restoring the TR3A, I took my car to a local alignment shop, that has an excellent reputation for front alignment & suspension work, especially on classics. After adjusting the tie rods & check
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00403.html (7,812 bytes)
- 44. Re: [TR] Wheel Camber & alignment TR3A (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:10:36 -0700
- Hi Mark, The shop indicated to me that the slight drift to the left was due to the camber on the left side was 2 degrees positive and right side was .5 degree positive. He definitely said camber. He
- /html/triumphs/2008-06/msg00445.html (8,229 bytes)
- 45. Re: [TR] hub pullers (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:14:55 -0700
- Hi Randall, If you can send me a copy of the plans for the hub puller that you said that could be made out of heavy pipe flanges, I would be very appreciative. I assuming it work for the TR3 as well
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00137.html (8,245 bytes)
- 46. [TR] New Tach & Speedo Cables-TR3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:32:51 -0700
- I just replaced the old o.d. speedo and the tach cables for my gauges from Moss. The old ones were causing the tach needle to jump around and the speedo was not working much better. After replacing t
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00174.html (7,373 bytes)
- 47. Re: [TR] New Tach & Speedo Cables-TR3 - lubrication (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:36:34 -0700
- Over the course of 30 years that I have owned this particular TR3, I have replaced the inside cables and complete cables several times. When I pulled the worn inside cables, I noticed the cables had
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00197.html (10,386 bytes)
- 48. Re: [TR] tr3 best improvement (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:09:30 -0700
- Hi Tom, You mentioned that one of the improvements you made to your TR3 was the changing the stock drive line to a ford 289. Does that mean engine, trans, and rear end to ford or strictly just the dr
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00247.html (9,484 bytes)
- 49. Re: [TR] new 3A stone guards (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:31:12 -0700
- I am in agreement with you the fit of these stone guards are terrible. I just recently installed mine as well. I had to slowly rework the aluminum to fit snug against the lower fenders. I almost sen
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00322.html (9,299 bytes)
- 50. Re: [TR] TR3A Overdrive Switches (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:56:19 -0700
- I purchased a used original overdrive switch when mine failed. That was 20 years ago and still works outstanding. I not familiar with the aftermarket reproductions as far as quality. Ibsen '59 TR3 '7
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00335.html (9,080 bytes)
- 51. Re: [TR] Couple of things bugging me (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:36:45 -0700
- I just recently ordered a new pair of rear fender beads that fit under the rear tail lights. The after market ones that I received were shorter in length then my originals ones. The bent tab goes to
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00370.html (9,889 bytes)
- 52. Re: [TR] u-joint installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:10:26 -0700
- I have done this job countless times especially on the rear TR3 u-joint. I was constantly having to replace that one over a period of thirty years several times over that time period, with increasin
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00372.html (9,583 bytes)
- 53. Re: [TR] TR3A Overdrive Switches (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:57:59 -0700
- What should the operating pressure be? I understand that if you attached a gauge to the overdrive unit, you can measure the pressure. My overdrive works fine in 3rd & 4th and quick to engage, but se
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00373.html (9,470 bytes)
- 54. Re: [TR] TR3A Overdrive Switches (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:26:26 -0700
- Hi Fred, Are you talking about the alignment of the operating solenoid using the a drill bit into the side hole for adjustment? In my opinion your O/D needs a simple adjustment, in the Moss U/K parts
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00378.html (11,260 bytes)
- 55. Re: [TR] TR3A Overdrive Switches (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:20:42 -0700
- Thanks Randall for the insight...I suspect that there may be dirt on the ball seat or ball not seating properly. That seems like the next step, since I have already re-aligned the solenoid plunger as
- /html/triumphs/2008-07/msg00386.html (11,045 bytes)
- 56. [TR] Rear Wheel Bearings & hub (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:58:58 -0700
- I have a couple of questions to the list for their expertise in this area. The rear right side bearing is making an excessive whine at 3000 rpms. The left side is not so bad. I also noticed after put
- /html/triumphs/2008-08/msg00060.html (7,838 bytes)
- 57. Re: [TR] Carpeting and seat tracks (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:56:14 -0700
- Hi Steve, I mounted the seat tracks on my TR3A on top of the carpet and padding. I used large fender washers to make sure the seat tracks mechanism was working properly. By shimming the track with th
- /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00547.html (8,260 bytes)
- 58. Re: [TR] TR2 Hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:14:51 -0700
- Hi David , Your TR2 looks fabulous! I have TR3A that I just finished the restoration recently. It came originally with a black steel hardtop. I painted it white, but I have not finished the rest of t
- /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00548.html (8,709 bytes)
- 59. Re: [TR] Carpeting and seat tracks (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:47:34 -0700
- I had the same problem with the seat frames with cracks at the mounting holes. I used again flat washers and welded them to the seat frames. The holes are now reinforce and frame is solid against th
- /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00572.html (10,374 bytes)
- 60. Re: [TR] Triumphest Pictures (score: 1)
- Author: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:51:43 -0700
- Interstate I-80 provides me with a straight shot from Iowa to Long Island. So I did that last week. Right through NYC to Yaphank/Long Island. Tony's RATCO and LYNTRONICS Companies share space under
- /html/triumphs/2008-10/msg00108.html (9,214 bytes)
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