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Re: Stromberg Temperature Compensator

To: "Lou O." <setter@net.bluemoon.net>
Subject: Re: Stromberg Temperature Compensator
From: Chad Stretz <ccfarm@tranquility.net>
Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 10:22:29 -0500
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <199805251201.IAA24233@net.bluemoon.net>
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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