Hi Jim
Put the pin back in and try peening the edges of the hole over, if this does
not work you will need to hammer a distortion on the end of the pin so that
it is a good drive fit.
Graham.
2500PI MKII
Sprinted Dolomite
2000 MKI
Toledo
1300 Front Wheel Drive
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jim <cartr4a@mpdr0.chicago.il.ameritech.net>
To: list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 4:02 PM
Subject: LBC Benefits
>
>
> I hear a lot of problems about LBCs here, and I think I should point out
> one of the benefits...exercise!
>
> I took my GT6 out last night, a nice 25 mile ride to see my brother and
> how he's doing on his XKE. It was a beautiful ride, a nice visit, and
> too much to eat. On the way home, the rocker pin in my fuel pump decided
> to slide out. 11:00 pm on a holiday night, not much is open, but I did
> manage to find a phone, only to get my voice mail because my daughter
> was on the internet.
>
> Somehow, that LBC knew I needed to walk off all that good food. It was a
> beautiful night for a six mile walk...but now I'm hungry again.
>
> Anyone have this problem? I see in the parts books that the rocker pin
> has clips on each end, but mine is pressed in. Will scoring the ends and
> pressing it back in solve the problem?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
> '67 TR4a
> '68 GT6
> http://www.homestead.com/jimstriumph
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