Re: [TR] 14K Stag 4 sale

2006-06-05 Thread fred thomas
If that's red Stag Rob Krantz is selling it is indeed a beatiful car, in person as well as in the pictures, at least it was a few years ago which is the last time I've seen it. Bob === Same

14K Stag 4 sale

2006-06-05 Thread fred thomas
I just received pics. about a 1971 Stag in what seems to be 100% gorgous condition, orig. V-8, with O/D, lacquer paint (red) $21,500. in the S/F bay area, it will not go through the list with attachments. "FT" Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === T

1974 Spitfire for sale

2006-06-05 Thread tom_monson
I would have figured I'd have gotten more responses, especially from a group of enthusiasts... Now asking &1700.00 OBO I have a 1974 Spitfire that I simply don't want any more. I bought it ~15 years ago with transmission and engine problems. I've gone through the transmission, about 5 years a

New tech article on VTR site: Rebuilding Transmissions

2006-06-05 Thread Blake J. Discher
Good afternoon everyone, Larry Young and Sam Clark of Green County Triumphs have contributed three great illustrated articles on rebuilding the TR transmission and the A-type overdrive to the Vintage Triumph Register's Maintenance Handbook. You can find their work under the "Mechanicals/Drivetrai

RE: Overdrive questions

2006-06-05 Thread Gosling, Richard
Greg, I'd agree with Joe. There's no need to use the clutch when switching the overdrive, but if nothing else, lifting the throttle slightly when you engage overdrive will prevent you getting a slightly jerky thump in the back! Feel free to switch the O/D on and off as often as suits you, they a

Re: Overdrive questions

2006-06-05 Thread Joe Curry
Greg, There are probably as many thoughts on the subject as there are people on the list. My opinion is that you shuld not have to use the clutch when endaging or disengaging the OD. However, I typically ease up on the gas when doing so. That too is probably unnecessary as well, but it has becom

Re: Overdrive questions

2006-06-05 Thread Joe Curry
Overlooked the last part of your message. I find that using 3rd gear with OD around town at speeds of around 40-45 mps is a good compromise and helps keep the rpm in the right range. Joe - Original Message - From: "Greg Rowe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 6:50 AM S

Overdrive questions

2006-06-05 Thread Greg Rowe
I recently got my first spit with OD. Should I disengage the clutch when the OD is turned on or doesn't it matter? It seems like disengaging the clutch would reduce wear on the OD, but I wasn't sure if it "needs" the drivetrain load to properly work or if it doesn't matter at all one way or the

Modifying Miata seat cushions

2006-06-05 Thread Greg Rowe
Thanks to Chris, Nolan and Paul for their replies to my question about modifying Miata seat cushions. Chris's suggestion that I look at Miata owners web pages was spot on as I found a couple that addressed this issue (apparently tall Miata drivers have a problem with seat height as well): http:/

The Phoenix in the sunlight = engine photo

2006-06-05 Thread ptegler
Well a pic that finally shows the color right. http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spit6whiteyFI/spit6whiteyFI_fullengine1.html Paul Tegler [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.teglerizer.com Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by