[TR] 59 TR3A - Sputter Update

[Alex]

Thanks Darryl, but this is a left hand drive TR3. (only kidding) Before I 
bother him, I'll take care of the usual suspects, so when I speak to him I 
will have eliminated most of the upfront standard questions.
Alex
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Uprichard" <auprichard at comcast.net>
To: "'Alex'" <ambritts at bellsouth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: RE: [TR] 59 TR3A - Sputter Update


> Alex:
>
> I cannot help you, but my cousin can - for sure.  His name is Darryl
> Uprichard and he owns Racetorations in the UK (www.racetorations.co.uk).
> The business is wholly dedicated to Triumphs and his speciality is the 
> TR3.
> He is regarded as an expert and has helped me with my problems.
>
> If you can afford an international call, tell him I gave you his name.
>
> Darryl:  011 44 1427 616565
>
> Andrew Uprichard
>
> 1962 TR3B
> 1959 TR3A
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphs-bounces+auprichard=comcast.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:triumphs-bounces+auprichard=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf 
> Of
> Alex
> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:32 PM
> To: Triumph List
> Subject: [TR] 59 TR3A - Sputter Update
>
> Well today did the following:
> 1. reset the spark plug gap to .032"/Bentley - forget that-ran worse. 10
> mile
> run-plugs badly sooted.
> 2. Changed out the dizzy cap with new - no change.
> 3. Changed out the spark plug wires with new cap- no change.
> Not much left on the electrical side and on this side of the engine 
> except:
> 1. timing
> 2. low tension lead
> 3. compression check
> Maybe tomorrow.
> Alex
> P.S. - Going out in the garage use to be mental health exercise. Starting 
> to
> question that concept.
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