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Re: [TR] 61 TR3A SU H6 Carb Issues

To: john.macartney@UKPIPS.Org.uk, Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>, Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] 61 TR3A SU H6 Carb Issues
From: TERRY SMITH <terryrs@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 08:00:55 -0400 (EDT)
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Importance: Medium 3p4rPxx4lUEpT3T6lXgk3Dl7mT1v+uqEaYobtCiQe0NSIjlD1dN+bBr0S7uV8HlB05y7pibMnCIBKKTd+q3A6EBKe66syqRvfRhql13sZsxo8oApTHQUy/4N j3g/3Rx4q/HJ4wIK7xf6fpUVd8KApoJDyUWaz/rB3NmjHtieGdnERXVqBAjh7Sg5
References: <01cb01d464e0$703bb4c0$50b31e40$@gmail.com> <c71ebdf5-5d79-1f69-a6fe-44b53fce1c4d@earthlink.net> <009201d46541$75a1e1d0$60e5a570$@ukpips.org.uk>
Also wondering if mayhaps there's a vacuum leak?

Terry


> On October 16, 2018 at 7:14 AM John Macartney <john.macartney@ukpips.org.uk> 
> wrote:
> 
> 
> I'll chime in with another comment on carb issues which others may not 
> support, but it was given to me by Ray Henderson (Triumph Experimental and 
> Competition Dept). Before attempting any kind of carb adjustment, unless your 
> valve clearances and ignition settings aren't exactly spot-on, you can have 
> 'carb issues' which in reality aren't carb issues. The hose pipe to ear 
> method for air intake volume may sound rather belt and braces, but it's a 
> technique that's been used in the UK by mechanics on SU's (and later 
> Strombergs) for at least the last eighty years! Sometimes the old fashioned 
> way is often the best solution.
> 
> Jonmac
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Brian Kemp
> Sent: 16 October 2018 04:00
> To: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com>; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] 61 TR3A SU H6 Carb Issues
> 
> Jim - I'd check with a club in your area.  See 
> http://www.mossmotoring.com/british-car-club/ as a sample that came up in a 
> search.  There is an MG club in your city.  Not sure if any of the Triumph 
> clubs are near by.  You might be able to find a local club member to help you 
> out or recommend a local mechanic.
> 
> When I got my TR6, I went to a local British mechanic and he got the car 
> better, but after just a few minutes with a very experienced club member, the 
> carbs were great.
> 
> Brian
> 
> On 10/15/2018 4:40 PM, Jim Henningsen wrote:
> > Ok, I thought I had this rebuild all nailed down.  Finally got around 
> > to getting carbs balanced and set for correct mixture.  After new 
> > kits, testing piston drop timing per John Twist you tube clip (great 
> > clip), and spending two hours fine tuning air flow and mixture.  The 
> > carbs aren't running smoothly.  There is something not right and I am 
> > throwing in the towel.
> > Don't have a reliable mechanic that I trust for this in Ocala.  Any 
> > recommendations on a rebuilder to send these two to have them checked 
> > professionally.
> >
> > Joe Curto?
> > Jeff Payla at Paltech - cant seem to get a response from him.
> > Buy new (ouch)
> > Others?
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> > Jim Henningsen
> > Ocala FL
> > 61 TR3A  eager to enjoy driving it in fall in Florida
> > 62 TR4 eager to have restoration finished
> > 75 TR6 eager to have new race motor put in
> > 82 Jeep ld reliable - get in and go
> > 2002 Triumph Trophy 1200 eager to just get out and be used.
> >    
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