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1. Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
Author: MotoPsyche@aol.com
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 21:44:19 EDT
In chasing down my "blowing smoke" situation, evidence suggests a blown head gasket. Accordingly, I'm preparing to remove the head for the first time. I could use any and all tips and BTDT insights.
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00197.html (7,882 bytes)

2. RE: Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 19:24:21 -0700
IMO the stock composite gasket is best for a stock motor. Certainly wouldn't hurt to feel the piston ring ridge, to estimate cylinder wear. Be sure to check that the liners stand proud by the recomm
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00200.html (9,446 bytes)

3. Re: Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2005 21:32:29 -0500
The stock gasket works just fine. It takes a lot of work to make the solid gaskets truly seal, and if a stock gasket has leaked this soon, the chance that a solid gasket of any type will leak is very
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00201.html (9,562 bytes)

4. Re: Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
Author: emanteno@comcast.net
Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 03:35:21 +0000
-- Original message -- Accordingly, I'm preparing to remove the head for the first time. In addition to all of the good advice you have already received, under no circumstances should you allow the e
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00203.html (7,848 bytes)

5. RE: Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 20:58:24 -0700
Suitable clamps can be made from two stacks of 1/2" drive sockets, with a flat washer & nut on top. I'm not convinced the risk of disturbing the "figure of eight" gaskets is all that high ... but wh
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00204.html (7,618 bytes)

6. RE: Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:14:15 -0500
Which reminds me -- I've witnessed the failure of two brand new thermostats in newly rebuilt engines recently. On of the engines was destroyed. Everybody using a new thermostat should drop it in a p
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00212.html (7,885 bytes)

7. Re: Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
Author: Geo Hahn <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com>
Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:19:43 -0700
Here's a shot of my recent 'decapitation'. http://www.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/head3.JPG You'll note (as suggested) -- Carbs are still in place, inverted the fuel line between them, disconected main
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00214.html (8,955 bytes)

8. Preparing to Remove TR3A Head (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Brewer" <bbrewer@tvwireless.net>
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 19:47:50 -0700
Hi Bill, The thing that is often overlooked and is a "complete day ruiner" is the alloy plug in the middle of the top of the head which separates the top of the head from the water jackets. I read ab
/html/triumphs/2005-10/msg00217.html (9,529 bytes)


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