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Re: Getting closer to the road

To: "'6-Pack'" <6pack@autox.team.net>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Getting closer to the road
From: "oliver" <oliver@connect.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 22:24:31 -0600
References: <200403230235.i2N2ZGOF067446@mxsf14.cluster1.charter.net>
i've heard that the rocker feed kit is a good idea; bad execution.

what i have heard is that it adds plenty of oil to the top of the engine,
which, while the car is off, drips down into the cylinders.  then it makes
the car look like an old beater when you start it.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam C Beasley" <adam@adambeasley.com>
To: "'6-Pack'" <6pack@autox.team.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 8:34 PM
Subject: Getting closer to the road


> I found a few things today while trying to get my TR6 on the road.  You
may
> remember the tread on my new TR6... well she didn't run to well.  Today I
> was working on the vacuum hoses which are pretty much gone... one was
> actually wrapped in black tape and what seemed to be a brillow pad???  I'm
> ordering some new hoses and hopefully will be able to have them in by the
> time I get the carb's rebuilt.  The anti-run-on valve has been
disconnected
> from the servo unit and the hose plugged... is this something that I
should
> be concerned with reconnecting?  While in the process of changing spark
> plugs I found the old plugs were gapped wrong... my gauge only measured to
> .040 and they were beyond that... no doubt adding to the problem... guess
> it's no wonder choke had to be on for the car to run!
>
> Is the Rocker Feed Kit a worthwhile investment?  How difficult is it to
> install?  What kind of modifications need to be made?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Adam Beasley
> 1973 TR6 CF3857U Mimosa Yellow





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