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RE: TR4 oil pressure

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, "'ArthurK101@aol.com'" <ArthurK101@aol.com>
Subject: RE: TR4 oil pressure
From: Gernot Vonhoegen <gernot.vonhoegen@stir.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1998 15:42:17 -0000
Cc: bzw8@cdc.gov
well the principle of it is the same, the relive valve is situated next to
the oil filter (i.e. in front of it) and is a large hex screw that you need
to remove in order to access the spring. I guess its the same for the 4 is
it?

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> From:         ArthurK101@aol.com[SMTP:ArthurK101@aol.com]
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> Sent:         Wednesday, November 04, 1998 10:11 PM
> To:   triumphs@autox.team.net
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> Subject:      Re: TR4 oil pressure
> 
> 
> One of you TR6 guys answer this?  I don't know, myself.  Cheers.
> 
> Art Kelly
> 
> In a message dated 98-11-04 15:21:01 EST, bzw8@cdc.gov writes:
> 
> > Is this the same for a TR6?
> >  
> >  > -----Original Message-----
> >  > From:    ArthurK101@aol.com [SMTP:ArthurK101@aol.com]
> >  > Sent:    Tuesday, November 03, 1998 7:52 PM
> >  > To:      EHamer@vhsinc.com; triumphs@autox.team.net
> >  > Subject: Re: TR4 oil pressure
> >  > 
> >  > 
> >  > In a message dated 98-11-03 12:51:32 EST, EHamer@vhsinc.com writes:
> >  > 
> >  > > I had the same thing happening with my TR4.  The oil pressure would
> drop
> >  > >  about 15 psi at about 3,000 rpm.  It was caused by a worn oil
> pressure
> >  > >  relief spring.  Apparently the spring coils become detempered with
> >  > >  age/heat.  The pressure should be set to 70 psi at 2,000 rpm when
> the
> >  > >  engine is fully warmed from driving.  The spring is available from
> TRF
> >  > >  and Moss and is only a couple of dollars and can be installed in
> about
> >  > >  five minutes.
> >  > >  
> >  > >  John Hamer
> >  > 
> >  > I'll second that.  Cheap and an easy repair.  It works.  Cheers.
> >  > 
> >  > Art Kelly
> >  
> >  
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