> If it was really NOS, you might want to consider changing the diaphragm
> sooner rather than later. The original diaphragms won't stand up to our
> modern 'oxygenated' fuel, and will very likely start leaking fuel out the
> weep hole (or into the crankcase).
Thats a good point. I don't know how old the pump is but it had
definitely never been installed on an engine before. Moss doesn't
sell a complete kit, and I haven't had a chance to check TRF yet. If
nothing else I really should carry a spare pump with me.
> That's interesting. I had a similar problem with my original TR3A
radiator,
> but it didn't seem to have ever been soldered. Apparently, the tubes were
> just pressed through the fins, and either thermal cycles or corrosion had
> loosened them. I'm thinking I may have a similar problem with my current
> TR3 radiator, which was apparently recored many decades ago with the same
> type of core (but no crank hole).
The impression from looking at the old radiator was almost as if there
was no solder on the fins. If thats the case it makes you wonder how
they stayed in place all these years. Some of the fins wouldn't move
so either they were soldered or the press fit was still good enough.
Someday I'll get it recored but I'm hoping to not have to worry about
it for a while.
Brad
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