I believe the TR4's later went to a plug, because they started a closed loop
emissions system, but used the same block. The TR3's had the pipe (I think
this was also a Randall learning experience....). Take care, Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry" <terryrs@adelphia.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 6:01 PM
Subject: TR3 Breather Pipe
> This is nothing major, just want to help my understanding.
>
> Moss catalog shows the TR3 engine has a breather pipe or a plug. I can
see
> the tube ostensibly to equalize gas pressures from blow by into the crank
> case. So why the plug as an option? Does enough pressure equalization
get up
> through the breather cap on the valve cover through the lifters through
the
> pushrod channels (and if not there, then where?)?
/// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list
/// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
/// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
|