- 1. Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 20:44:18 -0500
- Gentlefolk of the Triumph Persuasion I have a problem and would like to ask for help. Our '59 Plus 4 Morgan is TR3 powered. There is a coolant leak and I can NOT find the source of the leak. After a
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00644.html (7,427 bytes)
- 2. Re: Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 21:54:42 -0500
- If the Morgan has the '3 long neck radiator, check the solder joint where the neck meets the top tank. Michael Ferguson 1959 TR3A TS53990L...O -- /// /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00645.html (7,764 bytes)
- 3. Re: Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 20:31:01 -0700
- You may find that there is a small hairline crack where the extension connects to the rad. It may only leak when the vibration of running flexes the works. I have this problem on mine... was finally
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00646.html (7,764 bytes)
- 4. Re: Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 14:02:18 FILETIME=[93F46FE0:01C095C5]
- If you have a radiator similar to the TR3, It may be leaking where the extension joins the upper tank. It's a common sight for fatigue. Coolant might also be leaking around the lower seam for the upp
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00681.html (8,117 bytes)
- 5. RE: Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 09:25:49 -0500
- After a run (either short or long This may be way off base... but have you thought of the overflow tap and hose. I have the same radiator and as the coolant expands under the 7lbs of pressure... unl
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00682.html (7,412 bytes)
- 6. Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:39:14 -0500
- Message text written by toad NOT find the source of the leak. After a run (either short or long duration) coolant is evident under the upper radiator tank extension that houses the filler cap. < Mr.
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00690.html (7,233 bytes)
- 7. Re: Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:32:26 -0700
- D'oh! The vibrations from the long neck of the TR3 radiator can cause the neck (extension) to develop leaks at the base. I've met other owners of early TR4s (with the TR3 radiator too) who shortened
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00697.html (7,841 bytes)
- 8. Re: Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 08:52:48 -0500
- Check to make sure that you have the correct radiator cap. Many caps look like they fit, but are too short, and don't actually seal. Some caps sold for the TR3 are just wrong. [This message delayed,
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00801.html (7,523 bytes)
- 9. Re: Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 09:49:26 -0500
- Connect a length of correct size hose to the overflow tube, run the hose down the side of the radiator making sure any overflow goes completely on the ground away from the pull of the fan, then after
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00802.html (8,419 bytes)
- 10. RE: Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 13:49:21 +0200
- Ok , now I'm worried again . Need more information please . Which vendors carry the correct caps ? TIA . Kind regards . Chris de Wet . TSCC ( SA ) membership number : 356 . '56 TR 3 ( TS 10795 ) + '6
- /html/triumphs/2001-02/msg00847.html (8,073 bytes)
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