Bill: Apparently the flange is not sealing, place you sump upside down a a
level surface (I use a glass pane), use a feeler gauge and find a spot where
the .0500 (or more) penetrates the flange and run it along the surface until
it stops mark this interval and continue around to any other point where a
gap occurs and repeat until you reach your starting point. I have found
that usually the caps will occur at opposite corners. Straighten
accordingly. Over torqueing bolts will cause gaps around bolt holes which
require leveling. It is veryimportant to follow torque specs on sumps.
(eliminates leaks)--- Original Message -----
From: <MotoPsyche@aol.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 10:55 AM
Subject: Oil Spill Cleanup Attempt #2
> Greetings and Happy New Year Listers!
>
> After less-than-impressive results plugging my TR3A's oil leaks last
winter,
> I'm about to take another run at it. I have to believe I can at least cut
the
> flow in half.
>
> Here's the situation: A great deal of the leakage appear to be coming
from
> around the oil sump flange. Last year I tried to flatten out the flange
as
> much as possible, but I believe I can do a better job this time around,
and I may
> have again overtightened the bolts when putting it back on. My question
is,
> what else can be done while I have the oil sump off, particularly at the
front
> or rear seal areas? What's to be done with the little cork "T" that comes
> with my oil sump gasket? I'm ready for all measures that can be performed
with
> the engine in place.
>
> Your advice on reducing the oil flow would be greatly appreciated.
>
> From the bridge of the Valdez,
>
> Bill Stagg
> 1961 TR3A
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