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Subject: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 11, Issue 213
From: coefront at shaw.ca (Michael Coe)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:40:54 -0600
References: <mailman.7.1534960802.14956.triumphs@autox.team.net>

The aluminum radiator I installed in my TR8 many years ago is a huge, huge 
blessing !!
Mike - Calgary





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>   1. Re: red light, huh? (auprichard at uprichard.net)
>   2. List mail (Mark J Bradakis)
>   3. Re: [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh? (auprichard at uprichard.net)
>   4. Re: [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh? (auprichard at uprichard.net)
>   5. Re: [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh? (David Templeton)
>   6. Re: [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh? (David Templeton)
>   7. clearer second run... (David Templeton)
>   8. Re: [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh? (Randy and Valerie DeRuiter)
>   9. Aluminum radiator (Peter Arakelian)
>  10. Re: clearer second run... (Wbeech at flash.net)
>  11. Re: [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh? (Randall)
>  12. Re: Aluminum radiator (TeriAnn J. Wakeman)
>  13. Re: Aluminum radiator (Hoyt Duff)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:14:00 -0700
> From: auprichard at uprichard.net
> To: "David Templeton" <davidt at opentext.com>, "'Triumphs List'"
>       <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] red light, huh?
> Message-ID:
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> 1. Red light on - common problem with a rebuild.  It is probably your voltage 
> regulator, but could be the generator.
> 2. Your amp gauge should be +ve when running, but then your charging function 
> isn't set up (red light on).  Fix the charging system, then address the 
> ammeter.  If it is still -ve, the wires are probably reversed.
> 3. Best case scenario for the grinding clutch is adjustment at the pedal and 
> the slave:  worse case - you don't have a clutch and need to pull the gearbox
> 4. My rule of thumb is 60psi at 3000 rpm when warm, so higher with a cold 
> engine.
> 
> Andrew Uprichard
> Jackson, Michigan
> 
> --------- Original Message --------- Subject: [TR] red light, huh?
> From: "David Templeton" <davidt at opentext.com>
> Date: 8/20/18 8:59 pm
> To: "'Triumphs List'" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> 
>  Ok now the euphoria of the engine starting has passed ( well not really, 
> this is going to last a while ).  Need to tackle a few more things:
> 
>  Hook up the battery and while the ignition is off the red dash light is on 
> all the time????  I do need to switch over the amp gauge.  While running, it 
> is slightly -ve ( which means slightly +ve ).  This a good sign? Or should 
> there be more charging?    While the engine was running, push in the clutch, 
> the pedal moves, but gears grinds touching to go into gear.  I am assuming 
> the slave is not responding?  There is fluif in the can ?  ( still love that 
> word ) The oil pressure running on this 'break-in' oil is a solid 60psi.  
> Does this collective like that? 
> 
> 
> David
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> Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:50:19 -0600
> From: Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com>
> To: "triumphs at autox.team.net" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [TR] List mail
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> I may be making progress on various issues with Team.Net email. Or I may 
> be making matters worse.? Hopefully things are getting better, and mail 
> to the lists might get sped up a bit.
> 
> mjb.
> 
> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:16:15 -0700
> From: auprichard at uprichard.net
> To: "David Templeton" <davidt at opentext.com>, "'Triumphs List'"
>       <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh?
> Message-ID:
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> I just saw something I missed:  if the ignition light is on with the ignition 
> off, you have wired something wrong.  With the ignition off, the live wire is 
> the brown-blue which runs to the ignition switch - all the white wires should 
> be dead.  Check your wiring and the switch itself.
> 
> Andew
> 
> --------- Original Message --------- Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] - RE: [TR] red 
> light, huh?
> From: "David Templeton" <davidt at opentext.com>
> Date: 8/21/18 1:32 pm
> To: "auprichard at uprichard.net" <auprichard at uprichard.net>, "'Triumphs 
> List'" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> 
> 
> 
> From: auprichard at uprichard.net <auprichard at uprichard.net> 
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 2:14 PM
> To: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>; 'Triumphs List' <triumphs at 
> autox.team.net>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] - RE: [TR] red light, huh?
> 
>  1. Red light on - common problem with a rebuild.  It is probably your 
> voltage regulator, but could be the generator.
> [DT] ok, I have an alternator with a dummy control box&hellip;
> https://scontent.fyto1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22289710_10154791827276960_7862641928967427382_o.jpg?_nc_fx=fyto1-1&_nc_cat=0&oh=037cf08c7b1bd39368e193977202444f&oe=5C00F9F4
> 
> But with the ignition switch set to off????  I would expect no power to be 
> flowing in the system?!?!?!?
> 
> 
> 2. Your amp gauge should be +ve when running, but then your charging function 
> isn't set up (red light on).  Fix the charging system, then address the 
> ammeter.  If it is still -ve, the wires are probably reversed.
> [DT] yeap reversed, I do need to do that, looks like tonight's job.    The 
> question was more about the scale of the needle deviation, it was only 
> slight, not a large value
> 
> 
> 3. Best case scenario for the grinding clutch is adjustment at the pedal and 
> the slave:  worse case - you don't have a clutch and need to pull the gearbox
> [DT] hmmm, ok, going to assume adjustment and maybe master/slave 
> rebuild&hellip;.
> 
> 
> 4. My rule of thumb is 60psi at 3000 rpm when warm, so higher with a cold 
> engine.
> [DT] ok she is idling and was almost 180deg.  Sooo good??? ?
> 
> 
> 
> Andrew Uprichard
> 
> Jackson, Michigan
> 
> 
> 
> --------- Original Message ---------
>  Subject: [TR] red light, huh?
> From: "David Templeton" <davidt at opentext.com>
> Date: 8/20/18 8:59 pm
> To: "'Triumphs List'" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
>  Ok now the euphoria of the engine starting has passed ( well not really, 
> this is going to last a while ).  Need to tackle a few more things:
> 
>  Hook up the battery and while the ignition is off the red dash light is on 
> all the time????  I do need to switch over the amp gauge.  While running, it 
> is slightly -ve ( which means slightly +ve ).  This a good sign? Or should 
> there be more charging?    While the engine was running, push in the clutch, 
> the pedal moves, but gears grinds touching to go into gear.  I am assuming 
> the slave is not responding?  There is fluif in the can ?  ( still love that 
> word ) The oil pressure running on this 'break-in' oil is a solid 60psi.  
> Does this collective like that? 
> 
> 
> David
> 
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> Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:13:03 -0700
> From: auprichard at uprichard.net
> To: "David Templeton" <davidt at opentext.com>, triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh?
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> 
> If the red light is on, you are not charging the system.  If you have a 
> modern alternator, I agree no need for the control box, but you still need to 
> connect wires.  I can send a pic when I get home at the end of the week. I 
> don't think you can conclude anything from the ammeter until the system is 
> charging.  It is probably correcto, a small draw and the battery not 
> charging.  So wait until you fix the red light problem.
> 
> Do you have the gearbox cover on?  If not, does the cross-shaft move when you 
> put you foot on the clutch?  If the cover is on, have someone look 
> underneath.  There is a difference between crunching going into gear, but you 
> still have a clutch, and being unable to find a gear with the engine running. 
>  If you start the car in gear and your foot is on the clutch, does it lurch?
> 
> 60 psi at warm idle is great, maybe even a little high.  Watch you don't go 
> too high when driving. 
> 
> 
> --------- Original Message --------- Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] - RE: [TR] red 
> light, huh?
> From: "David Templeton" <davidt at opentext.com>
> Date: 8/21/18 1:32 pm
> To: "auprichard at uprichard.net" <auprichard at uprichard.net>, "'Triumphs 
> List'" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> 
> 
> 
> From: auprichard at uprichard.net <auprichard at uprichard.net> 
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 2:14 PM
> To: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>; 'Triumphs List' <triumphs at 
> autox.team.net>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] - RE: [TR] red light, huh?
> 
>  1. Red light on - common problem with a rebuild.  It is probably your 
> voltage regulator, but could be the generator.
> [DT] ok, I have an alternator with a dummy control box&hellip;
> https://scontent.fyto1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22289710_10154791827276960_7862641928967427382_o.jpg?_nc_fx=fyto1-1&_nc_cat=0&oh=037cf08c7b1bd39368e193977202444f&oe=5C00F9F4
> 
> But with the ignition switch set to off????  I would expect no power to be 
> flowing in the system?!?!?!?
> 
> 
> 2. Your amp gauge should be +ve when running, but then your charging function 
> isn't set up (red light on).  Fix the charging system, then address the 
> ammeter.  If it is still -ve, the wires are probably reversed.
> [DT] yeap reversed, I do need to do that, looks like tonight's job.    The 
> question was more about the scale of the needle deviation, it was only 
> slight, not a large value
> 
> 
> 3. Best case scenario for the grinding clutch is adjustment at the pedal and 
> the slave:  worse case - you don't have a clutch and need to pull the gearbox
> [DT] hmmm, ok, going to assume adjustment and maybe master/slave 
> rebuild&hellip;.
> 
> 
> 4. My rule of thumb is 60psi at 3000 rpm when warm, so higher with a cold 
> engine.
> [DT] ok she is idling and was almost 180deg.  Sooo good??? ?
> 
> 
> 
> Andrew Uprichard
> 
> Jackson, Michigan
> 
> 
> 
> --------- Original Message ---------
>  Subject: [TR] red light, huh?
> From: "David Templeton" <davidt at opentext.com>
> Date: 8/20/18 8:59 pm
> To: "'Triumphs List'" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
>  Ok now the euphoria of the engine starting has passed ( well not really, 
> this is going to last a while ).  Need to tackle a few more things:
> 
>  Hook up the battery and while the ignition is off the red dash light is on 
> all the time????  I do need to switch over the amp gauge.  While running, it 
> is slightly -ve ( which means slightly +ve ).  This a good sign? Or should 
> there be more charging?    While the engine was running, push in the clutch, 
> the pedal moves, but gears grinds touching to go into gear.  I am assuming 
> the slave is not responding?  There is fluif in the can ?  ( still love that 
> word ) The oil pressure running on this 'break-in' oil is a solid 60psi.  
> Does this collective like that? 
> 
> 
> David
> 
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:32:53 +0000
> From: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>
> To: "auprichard at uprichard.net" <auprichard at uprichard.net>, 'Triumphs
>       List' <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh?
> Message-ID:
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> BL0PR1501MB1986.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
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> 
> 
> From: auprichard at uprichard.net <auprichard at uprichard.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 2:14 PM
> To: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>; 'Triumphs List' <triumphs at 
> autox.team.net>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] - RE: [TR] red light, huh?
> 
> 1. Red light on - common problem with a rebuild.  It is probably your voltage 
> regulator, but could be the generator.
> [DT] ok, I have an alternator with a dummy control box?
> https://scontent.fyto1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22289710_10154791827276960_7862641928967427382_o.jpg?_nc_fx=fyto1-1&_nc_cat=0&oh=037cf08c7b1bd39368e193977202444f&oe=5C00F9F4
> 
> But with the ignition switch set to off????  I would expect no power to be 
> flowing in the system?!?!?!?
> 
> 2. Your amp gauge should be +ve when running, but then your charging function 
> isn't set up (red light on).  Fix the charging system, then address the 
> ammeter.  If it is still -ve, the wires are probably reversed.
> [DT] yeap reversed, I do need to do that, looks like tonight?s job.    The 
> question was more about the scale of the needle deviation, it was only 
> slight, not a large value
> 
> 3. Best case scenario for the grinding clutch is adjustment at the pedal and 
> the slave:  worse case - you don't have a clutch and need to pull the gearbox
> [DT] hmmm, ok, going to assume adjustment and maybe master/slave rebuild?.
> 
> 4. My rule of thumb is 60psi at 3000 rpm when warm, so higher with a cold 
> engine.
> [DT] ok she is idling and was almost 180deg.  Sooo good??? ?
> 
> Andrew Uprichard
> Jackson, Michigan
> 
> --------- Original Message ---------
> Subject: [TR] red light, huh?
> Date: 8/20/18 8:59 pm
> Ok now the euphoria of the engine starting has passed ( well not really, this 
> is going to last a while ).  Need to tackle a few more things:
> 
> 
>  *   Hook up the battery and while the ignition is off the red dash light is 
> on all the time????
>  *   I do need to switch over the amp gauge.  While running, it is slightly 
> -ve ( which means slightly +ve ).  This a good sign? Or should there be more 
> charging?
>  *   While the engine was running, push in the clutch, the pedal moves, but 
> gears grinds touching to go into gear.  I am assuming the slave is not 
> responding?  There is fluif in the can ?  ( still love that word )
>  *   The oil pressure running on this ?break-in? oil is a solid 60psi.  Does 
> this collective like that?
> 
> David
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 22:53:06 +0000
> From: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>
> To: "auprichard at uprichard.net" <auprichard at uprichard.net>, 'Triumphs
>       List' <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh?
> Message-ID:
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> Or the control box?  Since that is the only thing to have changed?..
> 
> From: auprichard at uprichard.net <auprichard at uprichard.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 5:16 PM
> To: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>; 'Triumphs List' <triumphs at 
> autox.team.net>
> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] - RE: [TR] red light, huh?
> 
> I just saw something I missed:  if the ignition light is on with the ignition 
> off, you have wired something wrong.  With the ignition off, the live wire is 
> the brown-blue which runs to the ignition switch - all the white wires should 
> be dead.  Check your wiring and the switch itself.
> 
> Andew
> 
> --------- Original Message ---------
> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] - RE: [TR] red light, huh?
> Date: 8/21/18 1:32 pm
> 
> 
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 2:14 PM
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] - RE: [TR] red light, huh?
> 
> 1. Red light on - common problem with a rebuild.  It is probably your voltage 
> regulator, but could be the generator.
> [DT] ok, I have an alternator with a dummy control box?
> https://scontent.fyto1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22289710_10154791827276960_7862641928967427382_o.jpg?_nc_fx=fyto1-1&_nc_cat=0&oh=037cf08c7b1bd39368e193977202444f&oe=5C00F9F4<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__scontent.fyto1-2D1.fna.fbcdn.net_v_t31.0-2D8_22289710-5F10154791827276960-5F7862641928967427382-5Fo.jpg-3F-5Fnc-5Ffx-3Dfyto1-2D1-26-5Fnc-5Fcat-3D0-26oh-3D037cf08c7b1bd39368e193977202444f-26oe-3D5C00F9F4&d=DwMFaQ&c=ZgVRmm3mf2P1-XDAyDsu4A&r=346MKQty4J9yevdUa9Fj_cT53y_74TwSRM-I7J2SFzs&m=Rua756CQynMvOtKWss-ei8GerYpgfKheO5Y3yZFNm6E&s=5Z47mQt16DkC7BEW6yxi_ZGC3enQcV4eld15EtHIrN0&e=>
> 
> But with the ignition switch set to off????  I would expect no power to be 
> flowing in the system?!?!?!?
> 
> 2. Your amp gauge should be +ve when running, but then your charging function 
> isn't set up (red light on).  Fix the charging system, then address the 
> ammeter.  If it is still -ve, the wires are probably reversed.
> [DT] yeap reversed, I do need to do that, looks like tonight?s job.    The 
> question was more about the scale of the needle deviation, it was only 
> slight, not a large value
> 
> 3. Best case scenario for the grinding clutch is adjustment at the pedal and 
> the slave:  worse case - you don't have a clutch and need to pull the gearbox
> [DT] hmmm, ok, going to assume adjustment and maybe master/slave rebuild?.
> 
> 4. My rule of thumb is 60psi at 3000 rpm when warm, so higher with a cold 
> engine.
> [DT] ok she is idling and was almost 180deg.  Sooo good??? ?
> 
> Andrew Uprichard
> Jackson, Michigan
> 
> --------- Original Message ---------
> Subject: [TR] red light, huh?
> Date: 8/20/18 8:59 pm
> Ok now the euphoria of the engine starting has passed ( well not really, this 
> is going to last a while ).  Need to tackle a few more things:
> 
> 
>  *   Hook up the battery and while the ignition is off the red dash light is 
> on all the time????
>  *   I do need to switch over the amp gauge.  While running, it is slightly 
> -ve ( which means slightly +ve ).  This a good sign? Or should there be more 
> charging?
>  *   While the engine was running, push in the clutch, the pedal moves, but 
> gears grinds touching to go into gear.  I am assuming the slave is not 
> responding?  There is fluif in the can ?  ( still love that word )
>  *   The oil pressure running on this ?break-in? oil is a solid 60psi.  Does 
> this collective like that?
> 
> David
> ard at 
> uprichard.net<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__autox.team.net_mailman_options_triumphs_auprichard-40uprichard.net&d=DwMFaQ&c=ZgVRmm3mf2P1-XDAyDsu4A&r=346MKQty4J9yevdUa9Fj_cT53y_74TwSRM-I7J2SFzs&m=Rua756CQynMvOtKWss-ei8GerYpgfKheO5Y3yZFNm6E&s=2tGMwiY4kg0FQAXNFECq6rLAD1qZM0cmQm_UcxDnUTE&e=>
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> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:33:14 +0000
> From: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>
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> Subject: [TR] clearer second run...
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:36:01 +0000
> From: Randy and Valerie DeRuiter <deruiterville at hotmail.com>
> To: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>, 'Triumphs List'
>       <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh?
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> David-
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> I missed earlier discussion on what you used for an alternator, but I assume 
> you changed out the control box at the time you put in the alternator.  If 
> the alternator is a 3 wire Nippon Denso style as it looks like it might be in 
> your picture, check the wiring to poles 1&2 on your alternator.  For Pole 2, 
> are you using switched power, or is the power on all the time?  If its on 
> full time, it might be why the charge light is on as well.
> 
> Randy
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> Subject: Re: [TR] [EXTERNAL] - RE: red light, huh?
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> Or the control box?  Since that is the only thing to have changed?..
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> From: Peter Arakelian <PeterAra at msn.com>
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> Subject: [TR] Aluminum radiator
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> Thanks to all for the input.  I have decided to go big bucks and get a 
> radiator from Ron Davis Racing in AZ.  Spoke directly with several makers, 
> and was most satisfied with Ron's responses.  The Wizard was very close, but 
> one of the things I did not like about theirs was the brass drain valve.  
> Brass and aluminum do not go together.  Even though they told me they have 
> not seen any problems, you can look up tables and articles about brass and 
> aluminum eating away when in contact.
> Peter Arakelian - 71 TR6
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> From: "Wbeech at flash.net" <wbeech at flash.net>
> To: David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com>
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> Looking good, smooth. 
> Bill
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> Sent from my Handspring Treo
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> On Aug 21, 2018, at 9:33 PM, David Templeton <davidt at opentext.com> wrote:
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> https://youtu.be/lI5kng_fMG0
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> David
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> From: "Randall" <tr3driver at ca.rr.com>
> To: "'David Templeton'" <davidt at opentext.com>, "'Triumphs List'"
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> Subject: Re: [TR] [EXTERNAL] - RE:  red light, huh?
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>> [DT] ok, I have an alternator with a dummy control box.
>> 
>> https://scontent.fyto1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22289710_1015
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> Ok, so where is the wire to the light attached?  With your changes to the
> control box, the 'D' terminal is now hot all the time, which will keep the
> light on if the light is still connected to 'D' (as original).
> 
> There should be a separate output from the alternator that feeds the light
> and only the light.
> 
> -- Randall  
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> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 08:23:56 -0700
> From: "TeriAnn J. Wakeman" <tjwakeman at gmail.com>
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Aluminum radiator
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> On 8/22/18 5:11 AM, Peter Arakelian wrote:
>> Thanks to all for the input.? I have decided to go big bucks and get a 
>> radiator from Ron Davis Racing in AZ.? Spoke directly with several 
>> makers, and was most satisfied with Ron's responses.? The Wizard was 
>> very close, but one of the things I did not like about theirs was the 
>> brass drain valve.? Brass and aluminum do not go together.? Even 
>> though they told me they have not seen any problems, you can look up 
>> tables and articles about brass and aluminum eating away when in contact.
>> Peter Arakelian - 71 TR6
> Instead of a drain valve, I prefer to use a threaded plug that has a 
> sacrificial zinc anode attached.
> 
> TeriAnn
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> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 11:43:38 -0400
> From: Hoyt Duff <hoytduff at gmail.com>
> To: Peter Arakelian <PeterAra at msn.com>
> Cc: "triumphs at autox.team.net" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Aluminum radiator
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> You just use anti-sieze on the threads, which ameliorates the corrosion 
> problem.
> 
> On 8/22/18, Peter Arakelian <PeterAra at msn.com> wrote:
>> Thanks to all for the input.  I have decided to go big bucks and get a
>> radiator from Ron Davis Racing in AZ.  Spoke directly with several makers,
>> and was most satisfied with Ron's responses.  The Wizard was very close, but
>> one of the things I did not like about theirs was the brass drain valve.
>> Brass and aluminum do not go together.  Even though they told me they have
>> not seen any problems, you can look up tables and articles about brass and
>> aluminum eating away when in contact.
>> Peter Arakelian - 71 TR6
>> 
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> Hoyt
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