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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I start with valve grind compound and finish with toothpaste.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>B<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Reihing, Randall S.<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 3, 2021 1:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> Stan Foster <stan@redtr6.com>; Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [TR] [EXTERNAL] FW: TR2-3-4 Engine and Rad Taps<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Stan has the solution but in place of toothpaste the Clover Lapping Compound might be faster. Try 800 grit and finer. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Randall Reihing<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>1959 TR3A<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="98%" align=center></div><div id=divRplyFwdMsg><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> Triumphs <<a href="mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> on behalf of Stan Foster <<a href="mailto:stan@redtr6.com">stan@redtr6.com</a>><br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, May 2, 2021 10:50 PM<br><b>To:</b> Triumphs <<a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] [TR] FW: TR2-3-4 Engine and Rad Taps</span> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>The new engine drain tap leaked when I rebuilt my TR3 engine. I took the tap apart and lapped the tapers together with toothpaste until all surfaces looked even. It did not take long. No leaks in 6 years and the engine still has that minty fresh smell.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>Stan</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=xmsonormal><b>From:</b> Triumphs <<a href="mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Brian Thomas<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:11 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net">triumphs@autox.team.net</a><br><b>Cc:</b> Brad Smith (<a href="mailto:britspcars@gmail.com">britspcars@gmail.com</a>) <<a href="mailto:britspcars@gmail.com">britspcars@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [TR] TR2-3-4 Engine and Rad Taps<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Hi,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><img border=0 width=998 height=754 id="x_Picture_x0020_26" src="cid:image001.png@01D74026.3A87C430"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>The pic is shows the engine install with the spring portion “up” – that’s what it tightened to.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Has anyone had success with current offerings from the various vendors? I see Moss also offers them – others? TRF doesn’t currently have them. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>I’m about to give up and try the Don Elliot solution sealing the taps where they thread into the block/rad.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Appreciate any suggestions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Stay well and cheers,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Brian</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#C00000'>_____________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'>Brian Thomas </span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black'>E-Mail: </span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'> <a href="mailto:Brian.Thomas@QueensU.Ca"><span style='text-decoration:none'>Brian.Thomas@QueensU.Ca</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'>92 Wyona Lane </span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black'>Phone:</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'> 613-385-1947</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'>Wolfe Island, Ontario </span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black'>Toys:</span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'> 54 TR2, 56 TR3, 67 TR4A, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'>Canada K0H 2Y0 01 XKR, </span><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#00B050'>75 John Deere 920</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-CA> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>