[TR] Brake Fluid Reservoir

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Bob,
I thought about that but was afraid the whole can would come apart.  What
type of solder and heat source did you use?
Bill

Bill Beecher
'58 TR-3A TS30766L  "Tarbaby"
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-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 10:36 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Cc: Joe DeMuth
Subject: Re: [TR] Brake Fluid Reservoir

On Saturday, August 21, 2010 03:32:09 pm Joe DeMuth wrote:
> List, has anybody refurbished a TR3 brake fluid reservoir? I've got 
> one apart, I was surprised it came apart. The can looks good but it 
> leaked past the fittings on the bottom. It appears that the aluminum 
> washers have given up the fight. Could I use copper washers instead?
> Also, there is a large (1 inch OD) washer on the brake side, inside 
> the can, but the clutch chamber did not have a washer. Does it just 
> seal to the bottom inside of the can using its rim as a washer. Seems 
> a bit iffy. I was thinking of putting a washer there, also. Any help/ 
> ideas/advice is appreciated.
> 
> _______________________________________________
Joe,

I replaced the aluminum washers with copper many years ago and then soldered
the whole bottom. I can never see a need to see the need to ever take it
apart and so far in over 30 years of ownership, I was correct.

Bob

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