[TR] Change Oil

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If it were me, I'd do the same as Don - after a few hundred miles, change  
the oil. I'd also install a magnetic plug if there isn't one there already  
- it might cost you a pint of oil to get it in, but worth seeing what metal  
is in the oil. I'd replace the flexible brake lines and all the seals in  
the hydraulics if you haven't already.
Check the carbs for leaks too, when running (under pressure from the fuel  
pump). Those many seals have been dry for so long, they may have suffered.  
A TRF carb rebuild kit will address any concerns.

The workshop manual has 6k, 12k services you should probably work your way  
through too.

Good luck,

Brian

On Aug 25, 2009 1:02pm, Don Spence <dkspence at telus.net> wrote:
> Did you drop the oil pan and scrape /clean it thoroughly? New gasket?



> If it was me, I'd run the first oil and filter for 500 miles max then

> go to a regular schedule. The new oil was a high detergent oil,

> correct?

> For the price of an oil change (and filter) it's cheap insurance.



> I'd be looking at changing any rubber hoses, gaskets etc. in the fuel

> system too.



> When you say replaced all the hydraulics I hope you mean new master

> cylinders, slave /wheel cylinders and not just the brake fluid.



> Sounds like a lucky find. Enjoy!

> Don







> On 25-Aug-09, at 7:56 AM, triumphs-request at autox.team.net wrote:



> > From: "oliver" sumton at sbcglobal.net>

> > Date: August 24, 2009 10:00:39 AM MDT (CA)

> > To: "email list" triumphs at autox.team.net>

> > Subject: [TR] change oil

> >

> >

> > we recently found a car that had been sitting in a garage for 30 +

> > years. changed all the fuids, replaced all the hydraulics, and now

> > have it running and driving.

> >

> > my question is: should i watch the oil and change it when it's

> > dirty? wait 3 months? anyone have any thoughts about how soon i

> > should change the oil again or am i ok going back on a regular

> > schedule?

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