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RE: Two TR250 issues

To: "'Jay Snable'" <jsnable@mac.com>
Subject: RE: Two TR250 issues
From: Andrew Packard <apackard68@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 23:54:39 -0400
Bypass valves are blocked off.  

-----Original Message-----
From:   Jay Snable [SMTP:jsnable@mac.com]
Sent:   Wednesday, June 25, 2003 8:52 PM
To:     Andrew Packard
Cc:     6pack (E-mail)
Subject:        RE: Two TR250 issues

Andrew,

I can comment on the second symptom. In my case, white smoke while coasting (or 
especially decelerating) has been indicative of a lean mixture in the carbs. I 
believe that is what the bypass valves are there for. Are they operating 
properly?

Jay

On Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at 04:15PM, Andrew Packard 
<apackard68@comcast.net> wrote:

>Were you implying that I'm dead if it's the "head casket"?  I have no 
>overheating problems with the car.  Should that be a concurrent symptom?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:  Tony Fiorentine [SMTP:fiorentine003@earthlink.net]
>Sent:  Wednesday, June 25, 2003 7:10 PM
>To:    Andrew Packard
>Subject:       RE: Two TR250 issues
>
>"White smoke" sounds like head casket or cracked head.
>
>Tony Fiorentine
>fiorentine003@earthlink.net
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Andrew Packard <apackard68@comcast.net>
>> To: 6pack (E-mail) <6pack@autox.team.net>
>> Date: 6/25/2003 7:05:36 PM
>> Subject: Two TR250 issues
>>
>> Hello list:
>> Another brainteaser for the group.
>>
>> When I hit 70 mph on the interstate (that's freeway to the west coasters)
>and ease off of the accelerator, there is a vibration that rumbles the
>entire car.  It may be coming from the front right, but I feel the
>vibration in the soles of my shoes.  When I accelerate again, the rumble is
>mitigated, but still somewhat present.  Is it possible that my spindle nut
>is a hair loose and is only apparent at higher speeds?  Unbalanced drive
>shaft or a stub axle problem was my other thought, but it really seems to
>come from that front R side.  Anyone want to lean out the window and put
>their ear to the handle of a BA screwdriver and see where the vibration is
>coming from?  Any thoughts are welcome.
>>
>> Issue number two is an unusual amount of exhaust smoke when I'm coasting
>at 2500+ rpms.  In my rear view mirror I see white exhaust smoke coming out
>and when I depress the accel. pedal again, a puff of white smoke comes out
>and everything is back to normal.  I know I'm risking getting the response
>of having to pull the engine and rebuild it all, but I guess I needed a
>winter project to budget and schedule.  Thanks for the help on number two,
>as well.
>>
>> Andy
>> CD6521L
>> Working on the Triumph tan now that the sun is finally shining.
>> Baltimore, MD

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