Hi Alex:
Great news that the engine is running. As you know, that was a big deal
with my restoration since I had the block rebuilt and I rebuilt the head.
One question, though. You mention a banjo connection with your front carb
for your '59 TR3. The front carb on the '59 TR3 did not use the banjo fuel
line connection. You either have the wrong connection but more likely you
have the wrong front fuel bowl. I think I noticed this in the picture you
sent me, but will look again. Cindy and I will be down at the Outer Banks
the last week in July, so we will miss the Dillsburg Run.
Scott Suhring
Mechanicsburg, PA
'70 TR6
'59 TR3
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From: Eureka Saws Co, Inc. [mailto:ambritts@ptdprolog.net]
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 5:50 PM
To: Triumph List
Subject: Houston Control
What a great feeling. Put 2 gallons of gas in the tank and checked for
leaks. Nothing from the fuel tank, middle pipe union 5 second tightening,
leak fixed, fuel valve before pump, new compression sleeves, leak fixed.
Wow! Neat so far! Carbs flooding from vent tubes, front carb leaking at
banjo bolt.:o( Reversed both gross jets adjusted floats, reversed front
banjo bolt, all leaks fixed. :o) Put water in radiator. Peacock leaking.
Tighten down, leak fixed. :o) Brand new NOS water gauge not registering,
Disconnected and hooked in old gauge. It works fine. Needs cleanup, no big
deal.:o) Car ran for 1/2 hour at 800-900 rpms @ 185-190 degrees. Auxiliary
fan never came on, wonder if it works. :o) So where are the problems. Fuel
gauge does not register, carbs need balancing, need to drain water out of
radiator and replace with coolant mixture. Replace water temp gauge :o(,
Then put the rest back together. Any ideas on the fuel gauge. I have one
wire from the harness. Sending unit has two electrical connections. (???).
As Terry would say, I love a car with a running engine.
Alex Manzo
59 TR3A (now running and on the home stretch)
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