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From: dbatsford@gnnetcom.com <dbatsford@gnnetcom.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 11:33 AM
Subject: Sick TR6
While the car was on the stands, I
>noticed that the front carb was dripping some gas - we've had problems with
>stuck float valves before - so once again I didn't think much about it. I
>cleaned the plugs and started the car - in order to use the vacuum assisted
>brakes for easier bleeding. After the car started, I noticed that the oil
>pressure wouldn't go above 20 lbs. - this baby regularly gives me at least
>50-60 lbs. - Oh, No!!! - I shut the engine off right away, and pulled the
>dip stick to check the oil - the oil is now very, very thin and is diluted
>with a large quantity of gasoline. I
>
>Don Batsford
>Townsend, MA
>
Don: Before you go into panic mode, I'd suggest that the leaking carb is
dumping gas into the engine. Fix the carb first and change the oil, I think
you'll have your answer.
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