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RE: TR6 Cam Shaft Problem...big one

To: Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>, "'Rob C Swift'" <RobSwift@PetCentre.com>
Subject: RE: TR6 Cam Shaft Problem...big one
From: "Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 10:36:32 -0700
Interesting thought. If so, perhaps increasing the valve clearance would
reduce overlap and improve the test results at idle.

Stephen 

> ----------
> From:         Rob C Swift[SMTP:RobSwift@PetCentre.com]
> Reply To:     Rob C Swift
> Sent:         Thursday, June 01, 2000 7:21 AM
> To:   Triumph List
> Subject:      RE: TR6 Cam Shaft Problem...big one
> 
> 
> List,
> 
>       I have had similar problems getting my '75 TR6 to pass emissions
> here in
> Northern Virginia.  My car passes at the 2500 rpm test, but fails at the
> idle test.  I have had the carbs (stromburg) rebuilt, and have had a
> variety
> of mechanics try to find a "tune" that will allow me to pass.  We always
> come short on the idle test.  I have a Kent "Fast Road" cam, and most
> peoples opinion is that this cam does not allow the valves to shut
> completely at idle, allowing unburnt fuel to pass out the exhaust.  I
> believe they call the process "blow by" or something like that.
> 
> Let me know if anyone agrees or disagrees with any of these statements!!
> 
> Rob Swift
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of David Massey
> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 9:26 AM
> To: Stephane St-Amant
> Cc: [unknown]; [unknown]
> Subject: Re: TR6 Cam Shaft Problem...big one
> 
> 
> Message text written by "Stephane St-Amant"
> >Another option:
> You could try moving to a state where the emissions law are not as
> strict!!!
> ;-)
> 
> Steph
> <
> 
> Like Quebec, for instance?  ;-)
> 
> Dave
> 

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