Hmmmm... I don't understand most of this, but I know that when I
become unpinned I generally start flasking, myself....
Dave Rupert
1967 TR4A
1980 TR7
1982 Dalwhinnie
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Subject: Gudgeon pin maintenance
Author: JAMES_S_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com at SMTP
Date: 10/28/97 11:15 AM
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Hello listers,
This was on the Morgan list, and I felt it would be of particular use
to Triumph enthusiasts as well:
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"It pays to maintain your gudgeon pins in tip-top condition, for
otherwise your gudgeon pins may fail to operate smoothly or could
become 'un-pinned'. This could lead to 'flasking'.
"The pins are easily located beside the wet-pinioned flange's
journal-piece and should be inspected at regular intervals. Apply a
few droplets of proprietary lustralising agent or anticoagulant flux,
ensuring that it is well bedded in between the splines. Do NOT
over-tighten the crux bolt.
"Check periodically for signs of seepage where the gaiters rub against
the main rostrum on the 'up' stroke. Wipe BOTH end with a swatch of
lint-free scrim, then use a strobe and calipered (or nib-ended)
pargeting tool to check the inner tension. If EITHER the bezel OR
variable arm is thwarted or 'tram-lining', switch OFF and replace the
grommets without delay."
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Are those Morgans weird cars or what?
Regards,
Jim Wallace
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