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Re: Gudgeon pin maintenance

To: JAMES_S_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com
Subject: Re: Gudgeon pin maintenance
From: Zink <zink@pdq.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 10:52:43 -0600
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <H00004720509a5de@MHS>
JAMES_S_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com wrote:
> 
> Item Subject: cc:Mail Text
>      Hello listers,
> 
>      This was on the Morgan list, and I felt it would be of particular
> use
>      to Triumph enthusiasts as well:
>      >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>      "It pays to maintain your gudgeon pins in tip-top condition, for
>      otherwise your gudgeon pins may fail to operate smoothly or could
>      become 'un-pinned'. This could lead to 'flasking'.
> 
>      "The pins are easily located beside the wet-pinioned flange's
>      journal-piece and should be inspected at regular intervals.
> Apply a
>      few droplets of proprietary lustralising agent or anticoagulant
> flux,
>      ensuring that it is well bedded in between the splines.  Do NOT
>      over-tighten the crux bolt.
> 
>      "Check periodically for signs of seepage where the gaiters rub
> against
>      the main rostrum on the 'up' stroke.  Wipe BOTH end with a swatch
> of
>      lint-free scrim, then use a strobe and calipered (or nib-ended)
>      pargeting tool to check the inner tension.  If EITHER the bezel
> OR
>      variable arm is thwarted or 'tram-lining', switch OFF and replace
> the
>      grommets without delay."
>      >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> 
>      Are those Morgans weird cars or what?
>      Regards,
>      Jim Wallace
Did it say anything about Knoppler rods or muffler bearings needing
repacking.

Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4 (the Black Widow)
Houston

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