John
If the tap remains a problem - you can remove it quite easily and
replace it with a BSP bung (at least I think its BSP thread) . I broke
the handle on mine and made a new one out of a small bolt. But I never
use it !
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Cheers
Brian Johnson (UK)
1963 TR4 AFP 503A (UK) / IZS 733(USA) - CT27216-L (now not L but O )
1954 TR2 46 BHX TS554-O UK Car in pieces
1989 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 GLI - Eurobox but it goes !
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John Cowan wrote:
>
> I ran into a problem after draining the engine coolant out of my '66
> TR-4A. The tap on the side of the engine block turned easily, but no fluid
> came out, so I went after the opening with a paperclip and dislodged
> whatever had blocked the flow. However, now the tap won't close
> effectively. The handle is loose, and in the closed position fluid must be
> dripping out when the car is running, as I am losing coolant every time I
> drive. Once or twice there was a puddle of coolant below the tap and the
> starter case is also stained.
> This is very different than the tap on my TR-3A, which I can barely
> move. Has anyone else run into this problem? Is the tap rebuildable?
> (The part is out of stock at Moss and TRF.) Were you able to get it off
> the block? It looks like it would be difficult to get a wrench onto. It
> would be a major bummer if it were stuck or if I stripped the threads
> trying to get it out.
> Thanks for the help.
> John Cowan
>
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