Lou,
Go to the Vintage Triumph web site at : www.vtr.org
If I'm not mistaken, there is an article on temperature compensator adjustment
in the maintenance pages.
Good luck,
Chad Stretz
73 TR6
CF7511U
Lou O. wrote:
> I'm in the process of rebuilding the carbs on my '75 TR6. During the
> course of rebuilding and cleaning carb #1, I disassembled the temperature
> compensator, completely. Right after that, I read the "Do not attempt any
> further disassembly..." warning in the Haynes carburetor manual. Elsewhere
> in the manual, the reader is cautioned that the compensator "must not be
> adjusted in service."
>
> Chalk one up to my inexperience, and perhaps, stupidity. I tried to
> replace everything the way it was as I found it. However, I'm not sure I
> properly reset the tension in the bimetallic blade that controls air bleed.
>
> Has anyone on the list been here before? I haven't started on the second
> carb, yet. Would it be acceptable to try to match the two settings as
> closely as possible? How critical is this particular adjustment? What
> symptoms of an improper setting would I expect to see in service?
>
> New compensators are available, but are pricey. I'd like to stay with the
> original, if possible, and would greatly appreciate any and all advice.
>
> Thanks,
> Lou Omel
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