This page is an archive of interesting (At least I think they are) bits of information that have been posted in mail groups and news files. No attempt has been made to capture entire threads.

Some have been edited to make content clearer out of context and for subject content.

Contents: 

• Origin of the Stromberg carburetor by Paul Richardson
   
• SU Carburetor modifications by Kas Kastner
   
• Intake air flow
   
• Head flow and roller rocker arms discussion
   
• Dyno tuning SU velocity stacks by Greg Solow, Kas & others
   
• The intake manifold balance tube by Kas
  
• Electric fuel pump by John Herrera
   
• TR Valve springs, They are not what they used to be
    
• TR lifters, They are softer than they used to be
    
• Checking cam timing in the engine  (TR2-4A)
   
• Adjusting valves
  
• Push rods Shorten tubular push rods to maintain rocker arm geometry when shaving a head
   
• TR 2-4A stopping push rod tube leaks by Jack Drews
  
• TR2-4A valve guide clearances
   
• Compression affects how well cams work
    
• TR2-4A timing chains and tensioners  How to make aftermarket ones last like the factory ones did
    
• How to identify an original Kas Kastner racing cam
    
• Distributors and timing
    
• Distributor tune up parts, problems & tricks
    
• TR3-4A heads, setting them up for hot street
   
• Raising compression for additional HP, A discussion mostly by Jack Wheeler and Kas Kastner
   
• Getting heads to seal, Figure 8 and head gaskets
   
• Chrome on chrome and getting the most out of rings Chrome rings with chrome cylinders & getting the most compression out of rings
   
• Pistons
   
• TR cranks, About TR racing cranks
  
• TR six cylinder cranks, They can go fast too
   
• Cryogenic Treatment by Susan Kaher
     
•  TR engine bearings, They are not like they used to be
   
• TR 2-4 oil pumps, They don't make them like they used to and a work around
   
• Racing with lightened connecting rods, Beware the oil hole
   
• TR6 flywheel & clutch, lighter is better
   
• TR6 flywheel attachment for high RPMs
    
• Fixings for aluminum flywheels by John Woods
   
• TR6 close ratio gear boxes, How to tell if you have one
   
• TR transmission housing cracking, high power at race flexing
   
• A trick for easier TR gearbox install 
   
• Using a locker or limited slip for racing
   
• Setting up a diff w ithout the pinnion depth tools by Jeff Quick & Greg Lund
   
• TR3 suspension changes, going beyond adding the factory optional suspension parts
   
• TR4 suspension changes, The wrong parts can get you into trouble
   
• How to determine the proper tyre presure for your (race) car 
  
• Brake pedal sometimes is low on first press but otherwise is always high 
   
• Sorting out the different calipers used on TR3 through TR4A brakes
   
• Replacing the front brake piston seal on a TR4
   
• Hydraulic hoses, SS vs rubber  by Michael Porter
   
• A method of fitting connectors to braided hydraulic lines  by Bill Babcock
  
• Castelated nut does not line up by Kas Kastner
   
• First Triumph TR race  
    
• 50's & 60's racing vs vintage racing, Some history & thoughts by Kas Kastner & others
    
• Origins of the TR logo  by Lion F Guyot
   
• Why do we put ourselves through the h**l of restoring a car by TeriAnn Wakeman
   
• Descriptions of common tools A light hearted look from Peter Egan's "Side Glances"
      
• Black oxide Vs plating Black oxide bolts are used in the TR2 through 3A boot to secure the rear wings
     
• Lap belt mounting The proper location for the mountings, by William G Rosenbach
   
• Shoulder restraints by Bill Rosenbach
   
• Chasis Dynos What are they good for
   
• Castrol gear oils  From Castrol
  
• Suitable Castrol engine oils for our Triumphs (Flat tappet engines)  From Castrol
   
• Wiring the TR3A windscreen wiper motor - The workshop manual is wrong for the TR3A by Brent Smith
    
• Triumph overdrive wiring, connecting and testing
   
• Automotive relays, which pin does what (Bosch system)
   

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