Scott, I used a short piece of copper tubing. I don't recall the
dimensions but if you take the pump and valves to a plumbing/hardware
store you should be able to match it up. I think 1/2" OD was the right
size. Th tubing is thin so it will fit on the valve without binding in
the pump body. Also it is soft so using it as a drift should be safe.
I think it is important to get the valves seated properly though so
regardless of how you do it, make sure it gets done.
Good luck.
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scott suhring [SMTP:suhring@lancnews.infi.net]
> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 1997 10:28 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR6 Gas Pump Valves
>
> Looking for some advice on rebuilding the gas pump on my
> '70 TR6. I purchased a rebuild kit from Moss (TRF did not
> have them in stock), removed the pump from the engine block.
> After cleaning the cover and upper casing (amazing how polished
> it looks after years of grease and dirt), I decided to install
> the new valves before cleaning the lower casing and replacing the
> diaphram, etc.
>
> Well, it was a tremendous effort just to get the old valves out
> (not the easy use of a screw driver as indicated in the shop
> manual). Went to install the new valves and it is very apparent
> that the bore for the valve to sit in is a smaller diameter
> than the valves (very slight variance but enough to deter the
> valves from even snuggly fitting into the seat).
>
> I have tried using an extended 1/2 socket which is the size of the
> valve and the opening allows for the extended side to face up into
> the socket on the intake side. The end result is the output valve
> to the carbs is in but slightly cocked, thus not level to the facing.
> I haven't tried bashing, I mean forcing the other valve in yet.
>
> Any tricks or words of wisdom to get this job done right? Will the
> pump work if the valves are slightly off, not being level as long as
> there is a good seal, which I am sure of since the valve is firmly
> wedged in its seat.
>
> Scott Suhring
> Elizabethtown, PA
> '70 TR6
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