[TR] Further Thoughts on Cooling

[Jeff Scarbrough]

I think it's the vacuum switch in the radiator hose.  Not many of
those left, I'd wager...

On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 6:52 AM, Joe Burlein <floridatr6 at cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> What device was that?  My 72 only has the canister.
>
>
> On May 19, 2015, at 02:09, Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>> Regarding cooling:  Is it just TR3s or is this a problem across the
>>> range?
>>
>> Depends on what you mean.  It's very common for old cars in general to have overheating problems, not just Triumphs; because there
>> is so frequently some aspect that is wrong (but not obvious).  But a stock Triumph in good condition should not overheat except
>> under extreme conditions.
>>
>> Like taking over an hour to travel 15 miles, with outside air temperature around 90F, which was a normal summer commute for me
>> before I retired.  Most folks aren't crazy enough to do that to their Triumphs!
>>
>> 72 onwards TR6 actually had an emission device that only operated when the engine started to overheat, "in high ambient temperatures
>> and city driving".
>>
>> -- Randall
>>
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