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Re: [TR] TR6 with gas

To: elangtr4@aol.com, Triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 with gas
From: RICK ORTHEN <peketzu@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 11:02:15 -0700 (PDT)
It is likely one or both of your carbs floats stuck open during storage.  This 
allowed fuel to gravity-drain up through your carb needle(s) into the intake 
manifold.  From there, the fuel ran past open valves into the cylinders and 
eventually past the pistons into the sump.
   
  Another possibility is that the fuel pump diaphragm is shot, allowing fuel to 
drain to the sump.
   
  Do not drive your TR without (1) changing your oil/filter, (2) checking for 
wet carb throats, and/or (3) checking the fuel pump.
   
  Rick O.
  72 TR6


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