I'll have to agree with Paul here. My TR did the same thing about a year and a
half ago. I cleaned up the carbs and that was that.
Chad Stretz
73 TR6
Paul J. Burr wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dbatsford@gnnetcom.com <dbatsford@gnnetcom.com>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 11:33 AM
> Subject: Sick TR6
>
> While the car was on the stands, I
> >noticed that the front carb was dripping some gas - we've had problems with
> >stuck float valves before - so once again I didn't think much about it. I
> >cleaned the plugs and started the car - in order to use the vacuum assisted
> >brakes for easier bleeding. After the car started, I noticed that the oil
> >pressure wouldn't go above 20 lbs. - this baby regularly gives me at least
> >50-60 lbs. - Oh, No!!! - I shut the engine off right away, and pulled the
> >dip stick to check the oil - the oil is now very, very thin and is diluted
> >with a large quantity of gasoline. I
> >
> >Don Batsford
> >Townsend, MA
> >
> Don: Before you go into panic mode, I'd suggest that the leaking carb is
> dumping gas into the engine. Fix the carb first and change the oil, I think
> you'll have your answer.
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