Reading and seeing are different for a lot of people--myself included. Most of what I know came from doing myself or going to club tech sessions. Your local club is invaluable!
Jeez, these cars were a pain in the 80’s when I owned two. I was under the cars every weekend to keep them running for the week. Fun cars, learned a lot about fixing them. Can’t imagine owning one now with 40 years more of wear and tear. Cheers to you guys, but I think I would get a Mazda MX5 instead!
There's definitely a good case to be made for more modern metal. On the other hand, parts availability and access to tools has improved quite a bit. Not to mention that the cost is starting to increase--so you're starting to see more reliably built cars. Anyway, who am I to talk? I owned a 2001 Z3 for a while and loved it!
@@jamcdona absolutely true. Brake discs on my "modern" car were over $200. They'd have been about $60 on most Triumphs. They require more care, but less effort in a way.
Hey there, I want to say thank you so much for such a great video again. I've been using your instruction to rebuild my late father's tr6 and I'm so excited to get it going! I have one question; when you are adjusting the rocker clearance how do you turn the engine so slightly? I will try to knock that out next.
The easiest way for me is to put the car in gear and rock it forward. Obviously make sure it's off, and it's easier with the plugs out since it won't build any compression. The engine will rotate with the forward motion.
I felt the same way. The biggest problems appear to be from sitting. The brake pedal went to the floor (PDWA and master cylinder leaking), the carburetors were frozen (just solidified gas), and the distributor was improperly put together. The car started after finishing these checks that I'll show in future videos, but it wouldn't rev. The weights inside the distributor were stuck together and the springs were incorrect. All in (several) days' work! I'm hoping a wet-sand and buffing session will bring the paint up a few levels next.
Excellent advice, Craig! Fortunately, this TR6 is solid underneath despite the somewhat faded paint. I've repaired my fair share of trailing arms in previous TRs though....
You're half right. When the clutch pedal goes down it will force the crank all the way forward. But it doesn't move it back when you release the clutch, so you won't get the full movement. If you force the crank back first though, you can measure the movement.
Hi Ralph! I've actually finished getting the camera footage on my laptop and I'm doing the editing now. My actual career is as a CFP, so these videos unfortunately can only get my attention outside of business hours.... Stay tuned--the next one will be soon.
Thanks for the comment. The basics are so important, and when you have an addiction like I do you have to keep repeating this stuff! It's good to know I'm not alone!
Thanks Matt! I can read it five times with the book open , but nothing compares to your video. I had thought I'd saved it, but glad I re-found it!
Reading and seeing are different for a lot of people--myself included. Most of what I know came from doing myself or going to club tech sessions. Your local club is invaluable!
This was awesome--just set my valve clearances. Reading the process in the Bentley vs seeing it are very different experiences--thanks!
Glad to be of service. I'm working on editing an ISOA video clinic now, but will get to the carbs eventually on this TR6....
Jeez, these cars were a pain in the 80’s when I owned two. I was under the cars every weekend to keep them running for the week. Fun cars, learned a lot about fixing them. Can’t imagine owning one now with 40 years more of wear and tear. Cheers to you guys, but I think I would get a Mazda MX5 instead!
There's definitely a good case to be made for more modern metal. On the other hand, parts availability and access to tools has improved quite a bit. Not to mention that the cost is starting to increase--so you're starting to see more reliably built cars. Anyway, who am I to talk? I owned a 2001 Z3 for a while and loved it!
Thank you for posting these videos. I’m thinking of getting a TR6
TR6s are one of the most usable classics you can buy. They're easy to get parts for, and can be very reliable if maintained correctly. We're big fans!
@@midwestmotoring And, parts are really cheap compared to modern cars!
@@jamcdona absolutely true. Brake discs on my "modern" car were over $200. They'd have been about $60 on most Triumphs. They require more care, but less effort in a way.
@@midwestmotoring And, for $20 or so more you can get drilled rotors, if that's your thing ;)
Hey there, I want to say thank you so much for such a great video again. I've been using your instruction to rebuild my late father's tr6 and I'm so excited to get it going!
I have one question; when you are adjusting the rocker clearance how do you turn the engine so slightly? I will try to knock that out next.
The easiest way for me is to put the car in gear and rock it forward. Obviously make sure it's off, and it's easier with the plugs out since it won't build any compression. The engine will rotate with the forward motion.
The engine compartment was pretty clean, matches your description of the body. Cars seems to be a safe gamble.
I felt the same way. The biggest problems appear to be from sitting. The brake pedal went to the floor (PDWA and master cylinder leaking), the carburetors were frozen (just solidified gas), and the distributor was improperly put together. The car started after finishing these checks that I'll show in future videos, but it wouldn't rev. The weights inside the distributor were stuck together and the springs were incorrect. All in (several) days' work! I'm hoping a wet-sand and buffing session will bring the paint up a few levels next.
When purchasing any TR6 check area where rear trailing arms attach to the frame for rust thru.
Excellent advice, Craig! Fortunately, this TR6 is solid underneath despite the somewhat faded paint. I've repaired my fair share of trailing arms in previous TRs though....
How is the dial indicator mounted?
Mine has a magnetic base, but there are plenty of options. You just need to set it up so it gives you a straight back and forth movement.
I could be wrong but I thought we could depress the clutch and release it to check the movement of the crank
You're half right. When the clutch pedal goes down it will force the crank all the way forward. But it doesn't move it back when you release the clutch, so you won't get the full movement. If you force the crank back first though, you can measure the movement.
@@midwestmotoring your logic is sound
Welcome my fellow TR6 owners, I have three. Wife thinks one.
I've often wondered if I just hide a similar color car in storage if the wife would notice....
When is part 2 coming.
Hi Ralph! I've actually finished getting the camera footage on my laptop and I'm doing the editing now. My actual career is as a CFP, so these videos unfortunately can only get my attention outside of business hours.... Stay tuned--the next one will be soon.
Excuse my ignorance what is a CFP.
It's a Certified Financial Planner. I do investments and things like Social Security, retirement, and estate planning for clients.
Ralph, happy to announce that part 2 is up!
Been there done that
Thanks for the comment. The basics are so important, and when you have an addiction like I do you have to keep repeating this stuff! It's good to know I'm not alone!
your wife is a good woman !
I find if I keep buying cars in the same color I can pass them off