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To: KMNTR6@aol.com
Subject: temp gauge
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 17:49:24 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <199711162119.QAA22763@mrin58.mail.aol.com>
KMNTR6@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I am putting in a new carpet set in my 1957 TR3 (small mouth). I figure that
> it is a good time to do a little fix up and cleanup. I've got a couple of
> questions about the routing of the temp gauge capillary tube. I know mine is
> not in the correct position.
> 
> 1) can the tube be easily unscrewed at the engine without losing the ether or
> whatever makes it work?
> 
> 2) I know that the capillary tube follows the fuel line and loops 3 time and
> then goes through the firewall. From here I am completely lost. Would someone
> look at their car and let me know where it goes between the firewall and the
> gauge???
> 
> Thanks
> Ken Nachman
> Richmond (VA) Triumph Register
> 1957 TR3
> 1974 TR6

Ken, just like you say, then two tie straps across top of water pipe, 
then one vertical, three loops, thru fire wall around passenger side of 
heater, one loop & into dash.In the service manual under cooling section 
page # 4 figure # 6


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