yeah there is someone. Problem is you have problems getting the car up to
proper operating temp quick. That means increased wear onall components.
Plus if you shut it down too early you won't get the water out of the oil.
Leave the thing as is, put some oil in the plug holes and turn over with the
starter handle. I know its tempting to run it, but you better don't
Gernot
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> From: John Cowan[SMTP:jfcowan@earthlink.net]
> Reply To: John Cowan
> Sent: Friday, November 27, 1998 1:08 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR-2,3,4-A - OK to run engine while stationary?
>
>
> I've heard that it isn't good to run your engine for any length of time
> while the car is stopped, but I can't see any reason for this. I started
> my TR-4A for the first time in over a year, even though it is up on
> stands.
> It ran fine. I'd like to run it for twenty minutes or so to dry up the
> moisture inside before shutting it down again for some time. Anyone see a
> problem with running it at about 1500 RPM for twenty minutes or so, with
> occasional 30 sec clearing bursts at 2700 RPM to clear out any carbon
> build
> up?
> Thanks.
> John Cowan
>
> BTW. There was no water in the gas when I disconnected the gas line
> before
> starting, no evidence of lacquer build up and the gas was evidently not
> stale. Guess I got lucky. This time, I plan to add fresh gas and
> gasoline
> stabilizer to the mix before the next run.
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