[TR] TR4 engine question

[David P]

hope you try flooring the gas pedal at switch off too, might work and 
won't put stress on the drive train components...dp

On 2/26/2019 5:02 PM, Jim Henningsen wrote:
>
> Thank you all for the great feedback on the engine run-on.  Will test 
> and use the clutch technique until I get it resolved.  Jim
>
> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *wbeech
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 26, 2019 12:31 PM
> *To:* 'dave' <dave at ranteer.com>; Triumphs at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] TR4 engine question
>
> Good advice Dave, I will upgrade the gasoline for this car.  I know 
> Barney, the MGA Guru, good guy that knows his stuff, lots of very 
> helpful info and test procedures on his site.
>
> Bill B
>
> *From:* Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf 
> Of *dave
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 26, 2019 9:21 AM
> *To:* Triumphs at autox.team.net <mailto:Triumphs at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] TR4 engine question
>
> I am by no means the best mechanic, but I can tell you this advice is 
> just wrong.  You are band aiding the problem.  I would try a higher 
> grade gas, or maybe even just getting out on the freeway and trying to 
> burn off the carbon deposits.  Possibly retarding or advancing the 
> timing? These cars don’t necessarily do that, and if yours does there 
> is a solution.
>
> Here is a guy who knows what he’s talking about: 
> http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/engine/ro101.htm
>
> Its not a Triumph, but it’s the same concept
>
> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net>> *On Behalf Of *DAVID MASSEY
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6:34 AM
> *To:* trguy75 at gmail.com <mailto:trguy75 at gmail.com>; 
> Triumphs at autox.team.net <mailto:Triumphs at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] TR4 engine question
>
> First off, congratulations on your win.
>
> Secondly, do what I do.  Put the car in fourth gear and let the clutch 
> out as you switch off.  Be sure to set the brake first.  My TR6 
> diesels even with the anti-run-on valve. So does the TR3.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com <mailto:trguy75 at gmail.com>>
> To: 'triumphs' <Triumphs at autox.team.net <mailto:Triumphs at autox.team.net>>
> Sent: Mon, Feb 25, 2019 9:41 pm
> Subject: [TR] TR4 engine question
>
> Fresh TR4 engine that does that "dieseling" thing after you turn off the
>
> key It like it tries to keep running but with a cough and then stops.  The
>
> TR6 has an anti-run on valve to help with that.  What do I treat on a TR4
>
> motor? P.S.  So proud that after 8 years putting my 4 back together stock,
>
> I won first place in the sports car group at the AACC winter national.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim Henningsen
>
> Ocala, FL
>
> 61 TR3A
>
> 62 TR4
>
> 75 TR6
>
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