[TR] New TR3A owner

Fri Apr 16 07:25:16 MDT 2021

  "I think I need to retire and just play with Triumphs"

Amen to that

On Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 8:17 AM Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks all for your suggestions.  Trying to help a friend while doing my
> work and busyness is a challenge.  I think I need to retire and just play
> with Triumphs.  Will try all recommendations this weekend.  Cheers
>
> Jim Henningsen
>
>
>
> *From:* DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, April 16, 2021 8:37 AM
> *To:* auprichard at uprichard.net; trguy75 at gmail.com; greg at gelhar.com
> *Cc:* Triumphs at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] New TR3A owner
>
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> The one time I had to tow the car home was because the DPO installed the
> fuel level sender without a gasket but used RTV instead.  RTV is NOT
> gasoline tolerant.  I globule that exuded inside the take swelled up and
> dropped off and plugged the fuel line.  This convenient short cut by the
> DPO cost me several hours and quite a few dollars resulting in pulling the
> tank and having it cleaned a lined.
>
>
>
> The only other running issue I had was a loose rivet on the coil terminal.
>
>
>
> The usual diagnostic procedures are in order.  1) verify spark.  2) verify
> fuel.  Note that 12.2 volts is a bit low and 11.4 is a bit low but it
> should be sufficient to run the engine.  What voltage do you measure whilst
> cranking?  If it stays up above 8 - 9 volts you'll be fine.
>
>
>
> Dave
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: auprichard at uprichard.net
> To: 'James Henningsen' <trguy75 at gmail.com>; 'Greg Gelhar' <greg at gelhar.com
> >
> Cc: Triumphs at autox.team.net
> Sent: Fri, Apr 16, 2021 7:07 am
> Subject: Re: [TR] New TR3A owner
>
> The first time our first TR3 died, I was out with my wife and we were
> about 2 miles from home.  As we trudged our way home I explained that this
> was part of the fun of owning a TR.  I'm not sure she was convinced.......
>
> Hopefully your neighbor  isn't too upset.
>
> Really looking forward to being another of your neighbors next winter!
>
> Andrew Uprichard
> Jackson, Michigan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of James
> Henningsen
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 7:51 PM
> To: Greg Gelhar <greg at gelhar.com>
> Cc: Triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] New TR3A owner
>
> Yes.  I’m going to pull a spark plug and test for spark against the block
> tomorrow.  I know enough to get me in trouble which is why I do appreciate
> this list  Jim
>
> > On Apr 15, 2021, at 7:38 PM, Greg Gelhar <greg at gelhar.com> wrote:
> >
> > When you sprayed fluid into the carbs, had you lifted the slides to
> > open the fuel/ air passages?
> >
> > Greg G
> > Osseo, MN
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Jim
> > Henningsen
> > Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:20 PM
> > To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [TR] New TR3A owner
> >
> > List:
> > I successfully convinced my neighbor to buy a new to him 1958 TR3A.
> > Great to have a new first time TR owner, especially here in Ocala, FL.
> > Car arrived today and of course it crapped out on him after 10 miles.
> > Luckily right in front of his house.  We got the car back into his
> > garage before the rain came.  Car cranks over fine just won't run.  It
> > literally just died on him at a stop sign after the ten mile drive.
> > 12.2 volts at the battery, but
> > 11.4 on the coil with ignition on.  Positive ground car.  Is 11.4
> > normal at the coil to start or is it losing voltage from ignition switch
> to coil.
> > White wires from ignition switch look nice and tight.  With ignition
> > switch on,  it also has 11.4 volts at white wires on second fuse on the
> fuse box.
> >
> > Just wanted to confirm 11.4 seems ok to start this puppy before I dig
> > into points, condenser, rotor, cap and wires.  I don't think it is
> > fuel as I sprayed starter fluid in the carbs and still nothing.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim "I need spark" Henningsen
> > Ocala FL
> >
> >
> >
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