Randall:
You are always amazing. Itâ??s like getting g feedback from a Triumph service
technician.
Thank you.
Jim
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> On Apr 9, 2019, at 10:27 PM, Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
>> 1. What are the disadvantages of NOT putting a thermostat in
>> the engine in Florida?
>
> For one thing, it makes it really tough to get the mixture adjusted
> properly. Running too rich wastes fuel and may lead to more rapid engine
> wear.
>
>> 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.
>
> Original type bellows thermostat should start to open around 160, not 180.
> (70C, 158F per workshop manual) They open slow, full open isn't until 197F
> (again per the manual)
>
>> Could also be the temp gauge but haven't
>> verified.
>
> Sounds like the most likely culprit to me. FWIW, while it doesn't get quite
> as hot here as FL, I run an ordinary wax pellet type thermostat, and have no
> overheating problems at all, even with outside temps over 110F. (Somewhere
> around 115F, the driver overheats.) I do have a few other improvements,
> though, including electric fan, no crank hole in the recored original
> radiator, and a coolant recovery bottle.
>
>> 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.
>
> Actually, I believe it causes them to drag lightly even when it is working
> correctly. I always found it annoying that the car wouldn't roll freely
> after I took my foot off the pedal.
>
>> 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?
>
> You'll probably need to replace the line, the stock line isn't long enough
> to reach the extra 2" or so. I've also heard rumors that some 5-way
> connectors were not machined to accept a brake line from above (mine have
> been, but I've only owned earlier cars). What I did instead was to remove
> the internals from the valve, and put the housing back in place.
> https://i.imgur.com/ISB0yMy.jpg
>
> The downside of removing or disabling the valve (which is more accurately a
> residual pressure valve, not a simple restriction) is that you may get a low
> brake pedal after "spirited" driving. It can be rather disconcerting if you
> are not expecting it!
>
> But, at least in my experience, it doesn't go all the way to the floor. I
> can always get brakes by just pushing the pedal down farther. And it comes
> up right away. I've gotten into the habit of kind of testing the brakes
> after taking a hard curve, just to bring it back up.
>
> A better solution is probably to fit the uprated spindles and spacers.
> Originally developed by "uncle jack" (IIRC), they are now available from
> TRF.
> http://trf.zeni.net/TR6-TR250GB/191.php
>
> I've got a set on the shelf, just haven't found that particular round tuit
> yet.
>
> -- Randall
>
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