- 81. [TR] Customized TR3 (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:51:27 -0500
- Carl, Not my cup of tea but it looks like quality work. I wonder why just a 3 speed? Would have thought a 4 speed for sure. For some reason, I really don't like custom cars. When I go to the car show
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00616.html (9,001 bytes)
- 82. [TR] TR3A on eBay - NFI - anyone know the car? (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:10:58 -0500
- Carl, Nice car but 180BHP? I did see the dual Webers but how did they get 180? Is that possible? Anyway, it is a nice car. Very well done and for 90K it should be! Bob On 12/19/2011 11:04 PM, Carl TR
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00650.html (8,774 bytes)
- 83. [TR] Wiring loom (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:56:15 -0500
- Jim, Reading my post and I should have said the generator voltage regulator is mounted on the right (passenger) side front inside fender near the rear. Bob
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00657.html (8,485 bytes)
- 84. [TR] Wiring loom (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:40:52 -0500
- Frank, Are you talking about the high beam switch? If so, the TR4 does not have a high beam switch on the column. Only on the lower left side panel just like the TR3. Heck even my 72 6 has the high b
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00680.html (8,684 bytes)
- 85. [TR] 63 TR 4 engine red (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:51:59 -0500
- Oliver, Black is the original color for the TR4 block, heads and oil pan. The thermostat housing is original cast. When I restored my 63 4, I bead blasted the housing and then painted it with a silve
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00793.html (9,384 bytes)
- 86. [TR] Repro speedo cables supplier (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:55:08 -0500
- Don, This is good news. I have heard that the cables supplied by the big 3 are not always correct and cause problems with speedometers and tachometers. Added the link to my Cars bookmarks. Thanks and
- /html/triumphs/2011-12/msg00794.html (9,414 bytes)
- 87. [TR] 63 TR4 (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:23:44 -0500
- Oliver, I sandblasted with glass beads. Glass works wonders on those AL castings. I have never seen this happen. Have no idea if they come apart easily. Better just to get a new one from the big 3. D
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00474.html (10,167 bytes)
- 88. [TR] [British-cars] Looking for a RHD TR (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:56:48 -0500
- There are not many Triumphs in my neck of the woods. I know of 2 other TR3s, 1 TR4, 2 late Spitfires, a GT6 , 2 TR6s and a real nice TR8. But if I see any of those cars it is one here and one there.
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00506.html (11,013 bytes)
- 89. [TR] Number plate fixings (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:17:30 -0500
- I used 1/4 20 stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers on front and back. Looks nice and never will rust or tarnish. I get all my SS hardware from McMaster - Carr. Bob
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00622.html (8,264 bytes)
- 90. [TR] TR4 Question (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:46:35 -0500
- Tim, I would start out with the 2 primary ground connections, the one from the battery to the firewall and the 2nd from the left front of the engine to the frame. Insure connections are clean and tig
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00667.html (10,790 bytes)
- 91. [TR] New toy (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:51:48 -0500
- Andrew, Good for you. My life with TRs started with a black 57 small mouth. In fact my 58 has the original transmission from that 57. Still works pretty good with only front and real oil seals replac
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00669.html (7,494 bytes)
- 92. [TR] TR4A - First breakdown today (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:27:29 -0500
- Guy, Your last failure sounds like a really dead battery as Randall suggested. Check that out first. Then remove both the starter and generator and bench test them with a good battery. I have been lu
- /html/triumphs/2012-01/msg00750.html (11,776 bytes)
- 93. [TR] TR4A - Breakdown Update - Dizzy Replaced (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:40:40 -0500
- Guy, Sounds like to me that you need the unit rebuilt with new bushings, springs etc. I had my 72 6 distributor rebuilt by Jeff at Advanced and he does a very good job. Not to pricey, I think around
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00037.html (9,954 bytes)
- 94. [TR] TR6 tail light bulb holders (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:30:04 -0500
- Craig, I also wanted a set for my 72 so I emailed BlueChips but he said that his British supplier did not stock them anymore. Bob
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00047.html (8,134 bytes)
- 95. [TR] Unique Request, No Triumph Content (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:54:11 -0500
- George, My business partner has an original 65 Falcon wagon (second owner) with a 289 and auto transmission. He uses it in the Summer to haul his pop up trailer which is also a 65. The car really has
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00146.html (8,536 bytes)
- 96. [TR] SU HS6 choke cable on a TR4 (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:11:47 -0400
- Hi, Installing a set of HS6 carbs on my 63 4 and the existing choke cable is way too short. I looked up the part and TRF and MOSS show the same part I need something that is about 6 to 8 inches longe
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00197.html (7,721 bytes)
- 97. [TR] SU HS6 choke cable on a TR4 (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:58:52 -0400
- Johnnie, Thanks for your reply but.... The cable is original but for the stock H6 model carb. It attaches very low, not from the top. Just the same choke linkage as a TR3. It is just not long enough
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00202.html (9,740 bytes)
- 98. [TR] TR6 drive shaft (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:12:50 -0400
- Jeff, Yes and yes. but remember to mark it so you put it back together correctly. It does matter! When reassembling the splined shaft I used moly grease. Bob
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00344.html (7,035 bytes)
- 99. [TR] Removing TR6 body (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:39:50 -0400
- George, The body can be lifted while engine is in place. But I have to ask you since the body is one piece, how did you manage to remove just the rear? Was the body that rusted out? As far as the fra
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00465.html (8,416 bytes)
- 100. [TR] Tr2 or tr3 steering boot install tips anyone? (score: 165)
- Author: yellowtr at adelphia.net (Bob Labuz)
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:46:20 -0400
- Chris, There should be a metal clip, welded to the side of the firewal,l in which you are supposed to tuck in the left side of the boot. This is looking towards the firewall. That should hold the boo
- /html/triumphs/2012-03/msg00486.html (9,056 bytes)
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