Yes, the breather tube is supposed to be there. The upper end (where it goes
into the engine block) is split and it's just a friction fit. Lower end is
held in place by one of the oil pan bolts. Remove that bolt and twist while
pulling on the breather tube. Should come right out.
Michael Ferguson
1959 TR3A TS53990L...O
There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness.'...Dave Barry
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>From: "Hassan, Erkan" <ehassan@visicu.com>
>To: "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Fuel Pump
>Date: Sat, Nov 17, 2001, 8:55 AM
>
> OK,
>
> I had time to take the fuel pump off my 62 TR3 tonight. I finally got the
> rear nut off with a lot of anguish as it was extremely difficult to get to
> and gots of gunk on the bolt.
>
> With both nuts removed, I went to remove the pump. After coming out about a
> quarter of an inch, it hit a pipe that is in the way. Review of the manual
> indicates that it is the breather pipe. The books do not say anything about
> the pipe being in the way. Is this suppose to happen or what??. In any
> event, the pump WILL NOT come off with the pipe in the way. The pump is not
> working as I removed the diaphragm and the spring inside the pump no longer
> holds up the clip that the diaphragm connects to. I must remove it to see
> if this is fixable or needs to be replaced.
>
> Again, is the pipe suppose to be there, or is this an after market something
> or other. How do I get it off??
>
> Any and all ideas are greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Erkan Hassan
> Baltimore, MD
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