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<div> <font size="3">I had the same issue with a replacement I installed in the TR3. I wound up soldering it closed. It has become a plug that looks like a drain valve.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">I think (Haven't tried it yet) that if you take some valve lapping compound you can grind them into a tight fit. Something the Pacific Rim Manufacturer didn't do. (They were low bid, after all)</font><br>
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From: Brian Thomas <thomasb@queensu.ca><br>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net><br>
Cc: Brad Smith (britspcars@gmail.com) <britspcars@gmail.com><br>
Sent: Sun, May 2, 2021 11:11 am<br>
Subject: [TR] TR2-3-4 Engine and Rad Taps<br>
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">Hi,</span></div>
<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;"> </span></div>
<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">I’m having great difficulty getting either of the drain taps in the TR2 to stop leaking. I’ve tried various used taps from my 45+ year “collection” without any success. The taps
leak mostly out the drain hole but some also where screwed into the block/rad.</span></div>
<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;"> </span></div>
<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">I recently ordered a pair of new replacements from Rimmer with high hopes but after install, both leak from the side opposite the lever – see pic. This is with antifreeze in, rad
cap off and no pressurization. I’ve asked Rimmer for comment, but they are closed until Tuesday (bank holiday Monday).</span></div>
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;"><img style="width:10.3958in;min-height:7.8541in;" id="yiv8102871429Picture_x0020_26" src="cid:azikb0KRW4CCHf2fVL2h" yahoo_partid="1.2" width="998" height="754"></span></div>
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">The pic is shows the engine install with the spring portion “up” – that’s what it tightened to.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">Has anyone had success with current offerings from the various vendors? I see Moss also offers them – others? TRF doesn’t currently have them.
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">I’m about to give up and try the Don Elliot solution sealing the taps where they thread into the block/rad.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">Appreciate any suggestions.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">Stay well and cheers,</span></div>
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;">Brian</span></div>
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;color:#0070C0;">Brian Thomas
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;color:black;">E-Mail:
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;color:#0070C0;"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" ymailto="mailto:Brian.Thomas@QueensU.Ca" target="_blank" href="mailto:Brian.Thomas@QueensU.Ca"><span style="color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none;">Brian.Thomas@QueensU.Ca</span></a></span></div>
<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;color:#0070C0;">92 Wyona Lane
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<div class="yiv8102871429MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;color:#0070C0;">Wolfe Island, Ontario
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;color:black;">Toys:</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Sans;color:#0070C0;"> 54 TR2, 56 TR3, 67 TR4A,
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