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Re: TR died on the road

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR died on the road
From: shovel@megapathdsl.net
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 19:38:12 -0700
Hi Dave,

I've had virtually the same symptoms on two different occasions. Both 
times it turned out to be the condenser. They seem fine until they 
build up a little heat. The failure mode is so erratic it can drive 
you into a fit of shipwright's disease.

Barry
71' GT6 in fewer pieces every day

At 4:01 PM -0400 6/8/05, Dave Willner wrote:
>
>Drove about 2 miles and then it starting dying like the gas was being
>restricited and stalled. Couldn't get it running smooth, played for awhile,
>started once for about 45 seconds and ran very rough, idled down and then
>died. Fuel pump is fine, filter is clear, floats are free. Ignition
>components are relatively new.
>
>Had it towed (about 5 miles) for the 2nd time in 22 years.....pushed it into
>the garage, let it sit for half an hour, went into the garage and it started
>instantly, and sounds perfect. Any "heat-related" items that might cause
>this behavior?




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