Re: [TR] Gas Cap Seal fix

[Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>]

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+1 on ya, Dave.  As one who's spent his life in polymer science and
technology, I'd opine that RTV silicone is almost always a bad solution to
any problem!  :)



On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 8:59=E2=80=AFAM dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wr=
ote:

> No no no no.  most rtv is not gas proof and will dissolve.  Very bad idea
>
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> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *staffel
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 22, 2023 8:09 PM
> *To:* dconnitt@fuse.net; Triumphs@autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [TR] Gas Cap Seal fix
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> Dave- RTV (colour your choice).
>
>
>
> Two suggested sequences depending on Cap design ( TR4 different from TR6s=
)
>
> 1- apply to top of of unit in trunk surround. Smooth off. Fill Recess in
> Cap-smooth off. Let cure overnight. Add more if required after both sides
> cure.
>
>
>
> 2- If bottom is flat  add RTV & smooth high, or if has Male surround just
> Add a layer on top.
>
>
>
> On the Cap ( my TR4 has a gasket in a recess on the top flip of the cap)
> Add Extra high RTV.
>
>
>
> Schmear engine oil on bottom part, Close top gently till catches.
>
> RTV will cure and seal with a 'groove'. Problem resolved.
>
> AlwYs easy to add Little more RTV as required.
>
>
>
> Sherman D Taffel
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> 65 TR4 CT50054L
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> Columbia MD 21045
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">+1 =
on ya, Dave.=C2=A0 As one who&#39;s spent his life in polymer science and t=
echnology, I&#39;d opine that RTV silicone is almost always a bad solution =
to any problem!=C2=A0 :)</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-si=
ze:small"><br></div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">=
<br></div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gm=
ail_attr">On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 8:59=E2=80=AFAM dave northrup &lt;<a href=
=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com";>dave@ranteer.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><bloc=
kquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:=
1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class=3D"msg-472534188095=
8602733">





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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">No no no no.=C2=A0 most rtv is not gas proof and wil=
l dissolve.=C2=A0 Very bad idea<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
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top:1pt solid rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0in 0in">
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Triumphs &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs=
-bounces@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net<=
/a>&gt; <b>On Behalf Of
</b>staffel<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 22, 2023 8:09 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href=3D"mailto:dconnitt@fuse.net"; target=3D"_blank">dconnitt@=
fuse.net</a>; <a href=3D"mailto:Triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">=
Triumphs@autox.team.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [TR] Gas Cap Seal fix<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Dave- RTV (colour your choice).<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Two suggested sequences depending on Cap design ( TR=
4 different from TR6s)<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">1- apply to top of of unit in trunk surround. Smooth=
 off. Fill Recess in Cap-smooth off. Let cure overnight. Add more if requir=
ed after both sides cure.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">2- If bottom is flat=C2=A0 add RTV &amp; smooth high=
, or if has Male surround just Add a layer on top.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">On the Cap ( my TR4 has a gasket in a recess on the =
top flip of the cap) Add Extra high RTV.=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Schmear engine oil on bottom part, Close top gently =
till catches.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">RTV will cure and seal with a &#39;groove&#39;. Prob=
lem resolved.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">AlwYs easy to add Little more RTV as required.<u></u=
><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Sherman D Taffel=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">65 TR4 CT50054L<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Columbia MD 21045<u></u><u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:9pt;color:rgb(87,87,87)">Se=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
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