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Offline SuperSix

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Ahhh.. It feels good to work on the TR!
« on: October 14 2006, 11:20:39 PM »
After letting it sit for over 6 months since it got broken into..

I wrenched quote a bit today..

My stupid seat track (left side on driver's seat) broke in the front, it was weakened by rust. Both of the TR's I have owned have had this happen. I pulled the seat out, pulled off the offending track and fixed it.

I ground the metal clean, welded the broken piece to the track, and put a reinforcement plate on the bottom. Covered it with 2 coats of primer, and 2 coat of black paint - looks good!

Took the opportunity to spray liberal amounts of lithium grease on the tracks, thing slides back and forward with ease now.

I was eyeing the Turbobuicks.co m 200 amp alternator kit that's been rattling around in my trunk for over a year.. And decided to tackle that too. A couple hours later, that was done too.

I fired it up, looked at my volt gauge (Old 2 1/4 VDO out of a VW, pictured here: http://ihadav8.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=193 ), and it showed. 11v.
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« Reply #1 on: October 14 2006, 11:29:28 PM »
Bout time you did something to make you happy.

I got new tires and hooked up my wideband...fil led my alky
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« Reply #2 on: October 14 2006, 11:33:36 PM »
Quote from: "Be4u @ Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:29 pm"
Bout time you did something to make you happy.

I got new tires and hooked up my wideband...fil led my alky


Oh! And I forgot - I installed the TPS Tech you gave me. Neat LEDs! :)

My TPS was set correctly...
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Re: Ahhh.. It feels good to work on the TR!
« Reply #3 on: October 15 2006, 12:01:50 AM »
I did a test fit with the crank in my block today. Mains are .0015". :supz:
No interference issues whatsoever.

I don't have a TPS tech, but I do have the volt booster.
The volt booster has worked well for me.
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Re: Ahhh.. It feels good to work on the TR!
« Reply #4 on: October 15 2006, 12:23:51 AM »
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:01 pm"
I did a test fit with the crank in my block today. Mains are .0015". :supz:
No interference issues whatsoever.

I don't have a TPS tech, but I do have the volt booster.
The volt booster has worked well for me.
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Re: Ahhh.. It feels good to work on the TR!
« Reply #5 on: October 15 2006, 12:26:57 AM »
Quote from: "SuperSix @ Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:23 pm"
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:01 pm"
I did a test fit with the crank in my block today. Mains are .0015". :supz:
No interference issues whatsoever.

I don't have a TPS tech, but I do have the volt booster.
The volt booster has worked well for me.
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Re: Ahhh.. It feels good to work on the TR!
« Reply #6 on: October 15 2006, 12:28:46 AM »
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:26 pm"
Quote from: "SuperSix @ Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:23 pm"
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:01 pm"
I did a test fit with the crank in my block today. Mains are .0015". :supz:
No interference issues whatsoever.

I don't have a TPS tech, but I do have the volt booster.
The volt booster has worked well for me.
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« Reply #7 on: October 15 2006, 12:33:02 AM »
I'd have done that too, if the alternator I have now didn't have a lifetime warranty.
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« Reply #8 on: October 15 2006, 01:44:35 AM »
I'd rather have the kit to maintain original looks. Plus, rebuilding shit is fun.
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« Reply #9 on: October 15 2006, 09:35:10 AM »
Good job SuperSix.  I have a garage full of parts I need to install.  Just need to get off of my ass and do it!!
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« Reply #10 on: October 15 2006, 10:09:12 AM »
Quote from: "Top Speed @ Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:35 am"
Good job SuperSix.
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