Murry says:
> The previous owner reported a nagging problem with the MC due to the
> 'tipper assembly'. I had planned to have it sleeved and rebuilt by
> White Post Restorations but the old MC is nowhere to be found (he said
> he attempted to resurface the cylinder and 'ruined' it). He claims
> that any 'new' MC ordered from TRF, Moss etc. would have been
> manufactured circa 1985 and thus would have defective a 'tipper
> assembly' due to shelf deterioration. He has used DOT5 silicon fluid
> if that is an issue. I understand that it is more difficult to bleed
> and keep air out of the system with silicon fluid.
I think you are dealing with a DPO here, and you have come to the right
place for help. Sit down and relax; we can help. Buy a new M/C in the
confidence that it will work properly. Stay away from silicone fluid if you
can (my opinion, OK?). Be very wary of anything the previous owner worked
on and carefully inspect everything on the car. Let us know if you need any
help putting the car back together; we all have the "virus".
Philip E. Barnes '71 TR6 CC61193L
Cornell University
Newman Laboratory of Nuclear Studies
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-4951
peb3@cornell.edu
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