Sam,
Thanks for the tips --- especially about the blasting. I'll definitely
follow your advice.
Thanks again,
Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Haynes [mailto:johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net]
> Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 6:02 AM
> To: David Moag; Triumphs Mailing List (E-mail)
> Subject: Re: Dismantling TR3B Thermostat Housing
>
> >
> > Hello Dave
> The temp. sending unit , capillary tube and guage
> are one unit and
> cannot be parted. The unit is also filled with amonia under
> pressure and any
> leak will ruin the part. A rebuild will cost about $l00. A
> NOS gauge would
> be dificult to find and expensive. When unscrewing the nut
> that holds the
> sending unit bulb in the thermostat housing, it is important
> that the bulb
> not turn enough to twist the tube appart. Try holding the
> neck of the tube
> with needle nose pliers while turning the seating nut.
> If it were my bead blaster, I would make you run
> everything thru a
> steam cleaner first. Make sure all the beads are out of the intake
> manifold.Do not blast the carbs. Do not blast heavy cast iron
> parts with
> light sheetmetal parts that will dent.
> After you blast the exhaust manifold, spray it with cold
> galvanizing for a finish that will endure.
>
> Sam Haynes TR3 Original Owner
>
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