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Subject: | Re: [TR] TR3/TR4 block drain valve? |
From: | Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com> |
Date: | Sun, 19 May 2013 20:19:58 -0400 |
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The block drain valve is the same as the radiator drain valve (or should be) and you can get a much better look at that one. I recall it being substantial enough that it should come out without much trouble but the usual "proceed with caution" applies. I think it is more likely that the drain lever will be stuck. It is a taper held in the body with a spring, washer and cotter pin. You may be able to tap it from underneath and free it. Removing the valve from the block provides a larger hole for the crud to come out and you can bend a stiff wire (coat hanger) to loosen the crud towards the rear of #4 cylinder. As usual, been there, done that. Allen On May 19, 2013, at 2:00 PM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote: > How sturdy are the block drain valves? The one on my TR4 is > clogged. I've > been hesitant to remove it, fearing that it would crumble into > pieces and > screw up the threads. Too many bad adventures with home plumbing > have left > me gun shy. ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive: http://www.team.net/archive |
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