[TR] intermittantly dies

[Greg Lemon]

I would put my money on crud in the tank, that's exactly how it behaves when 
you have that problem, seen it many times on my cars and others as well, 
first hand, and heard many many of the same stories second hand.  But I 
agree with Randall, I would do a little more research before I pulled the 
tank. in addition to Randall's suggestion check your fuel filter if you have 
one, as well is crud in the float bowls of the carbs if you don't have a 
filter.

Greg Lemon


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From: "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 9:50 PM
To: "'Dave'" <dave at ranteer.com>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] intermittantly dies

>> crap in the gas tank, right?  time to R&R the tank and clean it out?
>
> I'd want better evidence than that, before going to all the trouble to R&R
> the tank; especially since you say it will "start right up" after the
> problem passes.
>
> Reproduce the problem, then pull off a fuel line near the carbs and crank
> for a bit to see if it's pumping fuel.  If so, the problem is likely to be
> somewhere else.  Like maybe a bad condenser.
>
> Also try looking down the tank filler neck.  On a TR2 or 3, you can see 
> the
> tank outlet that way; but even on the other TRs you should be able to get
> some idea if there is FOD in the bottom.
>
> -- Randall
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