I've always found beer to the the currency of choice.
kengano@advant.com
downstate illinois
1959 TR3A TS57756L
1959 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Prugh <prubrew@ix.netcom.com>
To: 'Nick' <Nickbk@worldnet.att.net>
Cc: 'Triumph List' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 1998 4:59 AM
Subject: RE: HEELLLLLPPPPPP!
>
>Nick,
>
> Thanks for the suggestion. However....I spent what
>could possibly be termed an"anal" amount of time grinding
>and fitting these pups before sending them off to be Jet Hot
>coated. They did need quite a bit of modification around the
>flange, it was body/frame clearance I was referring to when
>I said they 'dropped right in'.
>
>As you will see, it turned out to be loose nuts (isn't it always ?)
>on the studs holding the manifolds. Especially the two REALLY
> hard to get to ones.
>
>Runs like a top now ! Off to the muffler shop tomorrow for a
>custom fit system. Have a "new" buddy there who has agreed
>to test fit all sorts of resonators and glass packs till we get the
>"right" sound. Amazing what a 12 pack of (shudder) Bud Light
>will do to open the lines of communication and cooperation with
>the great unwashed.
>
>
>Thanks again for the suggestion,
>
>Chris Prugh
>72 Spitfar
>Morgan HIll, CA
>
>----------
>From: Nick[SMTP:Nickbk@worldnet.att.net]
>Sent: Monday, February 23, 1998 7:51 PM
>To: Chris Prugh; 'Triumph List'
>Cc: 'British List'
>Subject: Re: HEELLLLLPPPPPP!
>
>
>
>
>, didn't mean to scream, but I did want to get your attention.
>
>I have a diagnosis problem, directly relating to the addition of my header.
><snip>
>I just completed the last of my winter repairs:
>Header.....got the 4-2-1 from TriumphTune/Moss England. (Bolted right up,
>in case you were wondering). Using the Weber DGV, which was tuned to
>perfection before the header (passed smog). Now, I can't get the pig to
>run for sh*t. All timing the same, running the Crane electronic ignition.
>No changes at all, 'cept for the damn header
>
>Granted, I am running an open collector pipe (you thought a Monza was
>loud), and as such there is little if any backpressure. But I can't even
>keep it idling long enough to make it the .25 mile to the exhaust shop.
>
>Help me listers....where do I go from here?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Chris Prugh
>72 Spitfar (really spittin' fire)
>Morgan Hill, CA
>----------
>
>Chris-
>
>Oh you unscrupulous modifier...<g>
>
>Granted the open headers will make some difference in back pressure, but
>not enough to keep it from running. I think the problem is with those "well
>fitting" headers. Most times the flange at the head is not exactly as well
>shaped as the stock exhaust manifold. What usually happens is that the
>cutout area that the intake manifold sort of fits down into, is not cut out
>properly on the new headers. Most all headers will take some form of
>fitting in this area. On some applications, the intake will not be allowed
>to pull tight against the head even tho the bolts are tight. In extreme
>circumstances I have seen the intake actually butted up against the outside
>of the flange on the exhaust header so that there is an air gap of approx
>3/16" at the bottom of the intake runners, while it looks like it is bolted
>up perfectly tight at the top where you can see it.
>
>Sounds like "grindin" time to me...
> Nick in Nor Cal
>
>
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