Thanks, I'd forgotten about that since I removed mine and stuck it in the attic
years ago. Although, how does that work? I thought it was strictly for the
vacuum lines? Did it mess with the advance for hot weather driving?
> On May 19, 2015, at 07:36, Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I think it's the vacuum switch in the radiator hose. Not many of
> those left, I'd wager...
>
>> On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 6:52 AM, Joe Burlein <floridatr6@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
>> What device was that? My 72 only has the canister.
>>
>>
>> On May 19, 2015, at 02:09, Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>>> Regarding cooling: Is it just TR3s or is this a problem across the
>>>> range?
>>>
>>> Depends on what you mean. It's very common for old cars in general to have
>>> overheating problems, not just Triumphs; because there
>>> is so frequently some aspect that is wrong (but not obvious). But a stock
>>> Triumph in good condition should not overheat except
>>> under extreme conditions.
>>>
>>> Like taking over an hour to travel 15 miles, with outside air temperature
>>> around 90F, which was a normal summer commute for me
>>> before I retired. Most folks aren't crazy enough to do that to their
>>> Triumphs!
>>>
>>> 72 onwards TR6 actually had an emission device that only operated when the
>>> engine started to overheat, "in high ambient temperatures
>>> and city driving".
>>>
>>> -- Randall
>>>
>>>
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