Dagnabit!!!
I've talked to Apple twice and both times they told me they don't sell the
seats, needles, or Honda valves. In fact the guy I talked to was laughing as
he just fell short of telling me I was crazy.
No, it wasn't Bob, so I know who to ask for next time.
Andy D.
On 10/20/98 08:09 PM Janssen, Lee K said...
>
>The following are two mail messages that I saved. Not a GT6 but my guess
is
>the solution is similar.
>Good Luck
>Lee Janssen
>Mostly Dark Denver CO
>
>Subject: TR6 Carb Jets - Where do you get them?
>
>
>>I've been having some trouble with my Zenith Stromberg 175 CD's on my
1974
>>TR6. Symptoms include a slighty rich mixture that you just can't seem to
>>adjust out. Car runs fine but the exhaust smells strongly of petrol and
>>the tailpipes stay quite black.
>>
>>After researching the problem (ie, talking to a friend who was once a
>>mechanic at a Triumph dealership) he suggested I check the jets and
make
>>sure they are not worn.
>>
>>After checking the carbs, I found the jet in the carb body is elongated
>>(ie, they are no longer round). My experience with SU's on the MGB has
>>been if the jets are worn, the car will never run correctly so I assume the
>>same is true for the Zenith.
>>
>>Where can I find the jets? I've had no luck with the big three (TRF, Moss,
>>and Vicky Brit) but I've heard they are available in the UK. Does anyone
>>know?
>>
>
>
>Try Apple Hydraulics at 800-882-7753, I bought needles from them. Their
>brochure says they also stock jets.
>
>Martin
>73 TR6
>
>
>From: "Terry Geiger" <tgeiger@hiwaay.net>
>Subject: TR6 Carb Jets - Follow Up
>
>Fellow Scions,
>
>Thanks to all who responded on my question of where to find the carb jets
>for my '74 TR6. This people on this list are a great resource and I truly
>appreciate everyone taking time to repond to my request.
>
>I thought I'd summarize what I found out for the benefit of the list:
>
>
>1. Turns out Apple Hydraulics does carry them. I talked to "Bob" (very
>helpful and friendly) and the jets are $15.00 each.
>2. Despite what may have been said by some suppliers, the pressed in
jet
>is replaceable. Apple Hydralics uses a brass honda valve guide (which
Bob
>offered to provide) to press the jets in and out. The soft brass prevents
>damage to the jet.
>
>Here's the procedure outlined by "Bob" from Apple:
>1. Remove the carb fuel bowl, top cover damper cover and piston.
>2. Using the valve guide, drive the jet downward toward the fuel bowl.
>Note the position of the jet (ie, how deep is it inset from the carb
>throat) before tapping the old jet out.
>3. Insert the new jet from the bottom of the carb. Using the brass valve
>guide, carefully tap the new jet into the same position as the old one.
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