[TR] Oil and Water

[Ibsen Dow]

I personally wouldn't wait for the break-in oil before starting the engine. 
I have rebuilt many TR engines as well as domestics engines and have not had 
any premature wear on bearings, cam lobes, or cam shaft. I always use an 
assembly lube when I am putting my engines together to prevent premature 
wear.
I am sure of your weather conditions extremes may not warrant an antifreeze 
coolant, however, in the TR manual it shows antifreeze coolant solution to 
be used. The solution would help keep engine corrosion down compared to 
straight water.

Good luck,

Ibsen Dow

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Gillis" <jgillis at tcd.ie>
To: "Triumph List" <triumphs at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 7:17 AM
Subject: [TR] Oil and Water


> Hello TR listers
> here is one to try out our new TR list. I am near the turn the engine over
> stage, I have obtained running in oil (of the classic variety) and I was
> wondering how soon before I actually try and start the engine should I put
> the
> oil in, is there any advantage to waiting for the day or is it useful to 
> have
> it sitting in the sump for a while beforehand. The second question is what
> should I put in the radiator, water, water/antifreeze or coolant, is there 
> an
> opinion on what's best for the sidescreen set-up. BTW this is Ireland 
> where
> conditions are never more extreme than +28C and -4C.
> John Gillis
> 1954 TR2
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