Bill...per advice from the list (many moons ago) I blocked the bypass valve
diaphram off with a homemade solid gasket. Has worked just fine. Can't
remember what I used...I think maybe an old bike tube to cut a piece to fit.
Gasket material might be preferable.
Bud
71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost Parts)
66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Williams, Bill (Atlanta)" <Bill.Williams@compaq.com>
To: <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 12:55 PM
Subject: TR6 First Time Carb Rebuild
> Hi All,
>
> I'm attempting to do my first major carb rebuild on my 74 TR6.
>
> The bodies went to Apple Hydraulics today for bushings and new throttle
> shafts and yesterday I cleaned all of the disassembled parts on one
> carb. (The other carb will serve as my template for reassembly.)
>
> I found that the bypass valve diaphragm was totally shot along with the
> two gaskets that it is sandwiched between. My TRF rebuild kit does not
> include the diaphragm, nor the two gaskets. It only includes the gasket
> between the carb body and the assembled bypass valve.
>
> My question is this...when I order the bypass valve diaphragm from Moss,
> or TRF, does it include the two gaskets that surround the diaphragm? I
> don't see those gaskets individually list in Moss, TRF or Vic Brit. If
> those gaskets are not included with the diaphragm, does anybody have the
> part numbers?
>
> Lastly, for a great article on carb rebuilds, including excellent photos
> and guidance, check out this link form the Ohio Buckeye Triumph WEB site
> http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/Carbs/CarbsI/CarbsI.htm
>
> Nelson Riedel did a great job putting this series of articles together.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill
> Atlanta
> 74 TR6
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