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Re: Rough Running TR6--NOT

To: canada@voyageronline.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Rough Running TR6--NOT
From: ArthurK101@aol.com
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 23:04:50 EST
In a message dated 12-Mar-00 22:20:18 Eastern Standard Time, 
canada@voyageronline.net writes:

> Thanks to all who responded on my neighbor's rough running TR6.  
>  Following the easiest advice first, he timed the engine at 4 degrees atdc 
>  with the dist. vacuum hose CONNECTED (unlike the manual tells you) and 
>  now it runs just fine.  What a great resource!!!
>  

Ian, after reading about how he first attempted to solve the problem by 
rebuilding/adjusteing the carbs, I again thought of an old addage. 

"Carburettor is a French term meaning 'DO NOT TOUCH.' "

I have found over the years that the solution to the problem that he had is 
usually due to the ignition system electricals or vacuum.

I guess it must be human nature to first have a go at the carbs since they 
are somehow "mysterious."  Me thinks that we must all resist this impulse and 
check out everything else before touching the carbs.  My 2 cents.  Cheers.

Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner/factory pickup)

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