[TR] 1972 Triumph TR6 Temp - UPDATE

[Joseph Laurito]

Craig;

After 30 years, the sending unit failed on my TR6 (the one on my TR3 lasted
50 years; they just don't make them like they used to). Symptoms were the
same as what you describe, very little movement of the temp needle. I
installed a new one from TRF and life is good again. They sometimes come
with an adapter so you can fit them to different sized outlets. It's
probably in a little plastic bag so check the package again.

Joe

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Subject: Re: [TR] 1972 Triumph TR6 Temp - UPDATE

List,
 
Just an update, I got a temp gauge from a friend of mine.  Went out and ran
72 TR6 until temp moved and oil pressure came down.

Tested temp with the gauge along the engine on the side where the exhaust
is.  I got readings of 187-192 degrees which seems right to me.

So, now I am down to either the sending unit is bad, or just the gauge is
reading low.  I heard from a lister who lives near me that he has the same
situation and is just not worrying about it.  

My issue is that I ordered a new sending unit from TRF GTR110 4/2009 and
attempted to install it, it did not fit.  Since it is the only one listed by
the big three, I could not figure out why it would be wrong, so I pulled the
existing one, cleaned it up, and put it back in. 

I know it is not the voltage stabilizer because I put gas in it over the
weekend and it is reading correctly.

At this point, I am going to get the TRF sending unit and stop by a local
British car shop for some free advice.

Will let you know what happens.

Craig
1972 TR6