Jim, when people remove the bellows thermostat and put in a regular non-bellows
style they often put a restrictor into the bypass hose. If you have that
restrictor you can remove it.
You can also remove the valve in the brake switch. It is just a spring and
plunger. It probably seemed a good idea at the time.
Stan
-----Original Message-----
From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Jim Henningsen
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 6:19 PM
To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] TR3A Questions
Hello list. Two questions for the collective expertise. 1961 TR3A.
1. What are the disadvantages of NOT putting a thermostat in the engine in
Florida? I found out that the prev owner did not put one in. So I installed a
new bellows type and it raises my normal operating temp from just under 185 at
idle to about 200+. I verified it is working in pot of hot water. Opens at
180. I have a stock water pump, new aluminum radiator and yellow plastic fan
on backwards as standard upgrade. Thinking that it is
restricting water flow. I am considering pulling thermostat and running
without one and installing 6 blade water pump upgrade that I just got from
Moss. Could also be the temp gauge but haven't verified.
2. on my hydraulic brake lines, I have a restrictor valve assembly (part number
116197 - pg 54 of parts manual), like my early TR4. Installed just before 5 way
connector on passenger side frame near front tire. My brakes drag a little and
it isn't the rear drum adjust. I had heard that the valve assembly can cause
that outcome when faulty. I also heard it is ok to remove it and just attach
the brake line to the 5 way connector. Any thoughts on doing this?
Thanks,
Jim Henningsen
Ocala, FL
61 TR3A
62 TR4
75 TR6
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