I once re-built a Hillman motor and forgot to put the cir-clips in to hold
the wristpins. I did tell the guy about it when I sold the car, it blew
about a month after......
Bill
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From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary Nafziger
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2013 8:16 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] results.....water pump pulley alignment
I probably shouldn't admit to screw-ups but that's how we learn! My
original question to the list was concerning a mis-aligned water pump
pulley. I noticed the water pump pulley was at least half inch farther
forward than it should be. This is a newly restored tr-3 with less than
25-30 miles on it.
I
removed the pump and the pulley immediately fell off. The nut that was
supposed to hold the pulley on was on the shaft but inside the pulley! I
guess I had installed the water pump then slipped the pulley over the
shaft..........as a "test fit" and later managed to install the generator,
belt and tighten everything up without noticing. I found I also had not
completely tightened the bottom generator mounting bolts.
During the 25-30
miles I've driven the car since restoration the pulley had apparently been
turning partially on the shaft and partially on the snout of the water pump.
I've also found various other nuts and bolts needing tightening. Needless
to say I have the pulley appropriately mounted and am double checking other
areas specifically front suspension.
Just an FYI for others contemplating a
restoration. Other stories out there? LOL
gary n.
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