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Work hard and save. Retire as early as you can. You never know when your
maker will come for you.
Bob
On 4/16/21 9:25 AM, Greg Lemon wrote:
> Â "I think I need to retire and just play with Triumphs"
>
> Amen to that
>
> On Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 8:17 AM Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com
>
> Thanks all for your suggestions. Trying to help a friend while
> doing my work and busyness is a challenge. I think I need to
> retire and just play with Triumphs. Will try all recommendations
> this weekend. Cheers
>
> Jim Henningsen
>
> *Sent:* Friday, April 16, 2021 8:37 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] New TR3A owner
>
> The one time I had to tow the car home was because the DPO
> installed the fuel level sender without a gasket but used RTV
> instead. RTV is NOT gasoline tolerant. I globule that exuded
> inside the take swelled up and dropped off and plugged the fuel
> line. This convenient short cut by the DPO cost me several hours
> and quite a few dollars resulting in pulling the tank and having
> it cleaned a lined.
>
> The only other running issue I had was a loose rivet on the coil
> terminal.
>
> The usual diagnostic procedures are in order. 1) verify spark.Â
> 2) verify fuel. Note that 12.2 volts is a bit low and 11.4 is a
> bit low but it should be sufficient to run the engine. What
> voltage do you measure whilst cranking? If it stays up above 8 -
> 9 volts you'll be fine.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> To: 'James Henningsen' <trguy75@gmail.com
> Sent: Fri, Apr 16, 2021 7:07 am
> Subject: Re: [TR] New TR3A owner
>
> The first time our first TR3 died, I was out with my wife and we
> were about 2 miles from home. As we trudged our way home I
> explained that this was part of the fun of owning a TR. I'm not
> sure she was convinced.......
>
> Hopefully your neighbor isn't too upset.
>
> Really looking forward to being another of your neighbors next winter!
>
> Andrew Uprichard
> Jackson, Michigan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
> Henningsen
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 7:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [TR] New TR3A owner
>
> Yes. Iâ??m going to pull a spark plug and test for spark against
> the block tomorrow. I know enough to get me in trouble which is
> why I do appreciate this list Jim
>
> > On Apr 15, 2021, at 7:38 PM, Greg Gelhar <greg@gelhar.com
> >
> > When you sprayed fluid into the carbs, had you lifted the
> slides to
> > open the fuel/ air passages?
> >
> > Greg G
> > Osseo, MN
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
> > Henningsen
> > Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:20 PM
> > Subject: [TR] New TR3A owner
> >
> > List:
> > I successfully convinced my neighbor to buy a new to him 1958 TR3A.
> > Great to have a new first time TR owner, especially here in
> Ocala, FL.
> > Car arrived today and of course it crapped out on him after 10
> miles.
> > Luckily right in front of his house. We got the car back into his
> > garage before the rain came. Car cranks over fine just won't
> run. It
> > literally just died on him at a stop sign after the ten mile drive.
> > 12.2 volts at the battery, but
> > 11.4 on the coil with ignition on. Positive ground car. Is 11.4
> > normal at the coil to start or is it losing voltage from
> ignition switch to coil.
> > White wires from ignition switch look nice and tight. With
> ignition
> > switch on, it also has 11.4 volts at white wires on second fuse
> on the fuse box.
> >
> > Just wanted to confirm 11.4 seems ok to start this puppy before
> I dig
> > into points, condenser, rotor, cap and wires. I don't think it is
> > fuel as I sprayed starter fluid in the carbs and still nothing.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim "I need spark" Henningsen
> > Ocala FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
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<p>Work hard and save. Retire as early as you can. You never know
when your maker will come for you. <br>
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<p>Bob<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/16/21 9:25 AM, Greg Lemon wrote:<br>
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<div dir="auto">Â "I think I need to retire and just play with
Triumphs"
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<div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 8:17 AM
Jim Henningsen <<a href="mailto:trguy75@gmail.com";
moz-do-not-send="true">trguy75@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks all for your suggestions.Â
Trying to help a friend while doing my work and busyness
is a challenge. I think I need to retire and just play
with Triumphs. Will try all recommendations this
weekend. Cheers</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jim Henningsen</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Â </p>
<div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1
1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in">
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> DAVID MASSEY <<a
href="mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">dave1massey@cs.com</a>>
<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 16, 2021 8:37 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:auprichard@uprichard.net";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">auprichard@uprichard.net</a>;
<a href="mailto:trguy75@gmail.com"; target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">trguy75@gmail.com</a>;
<a href="mailto:greg@gelhar.com"; target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">greg@gelhar.com</a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:Triumphs@autox.team.net";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">Triumphs@autox.team.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [TR] New TR3A owner</p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Â </p>
<div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The
one time I had to tow the car home was because the
DPO installed the fuel level sender without a
gasket but used RTV instead. RTV is NOT gasoline
tolerant. I globule that exuded inside the take
swelled up and dropped off and plugged the fuel
line. This convenient short cut by the DPO cost
me several hours and quite a few dollars resulting
in pulling the tank and having it cleaned a
lined.</span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Â </span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The
only other running issue I had was a loose rivet
on the coil terminal.</span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Â </span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The
usual diagnostic procedures are in order. 1)
verify spark. 2) verify fuel. Note that 12.2
volts is a bit low and 11.4 is a bit low but it
should be sufficient to run the engine. What
voltage do you measure whilst cranking? If it
stays up above 8 - 9 volts you'll be fine.</span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Â </span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Dave
</span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Â </span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Â </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-----Original
Message-----<br>
From: <a href="mailto:auprichard@uprichard.net";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">auprichard@uprichard.net</a><br>
To: 'James Henningsen' <<a
href="mailto:trguy75@gmail.com"; target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">trguy75@gmail.com</a>>;
'Greg Gelhar' <<a href="mailto:greg@gelhar.com";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">greg@gelhar.com</a>><br>
Cc: <a href="mailto:Triumphs@autox.team.net";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">Triumphs@autox.team.net</a><br>
Sent: Fri, Apr 16, 2021 7:07 am<br>
Subject: Re: [TR] New TR3A owner</span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The
first time our first TR3 died, I was out with my
wife and we were about 2 miles from home. As we
trudged our way home I explained that this was
part of the fun of owning a TR. I'm not sure
she was convinced.......<br>
<br>
Hopefully your neighbor isn't too upset.<br>
<br>
Really looking forward to being another of your
neighbors next winter!<br>
<br>
Andrew Uprichard<br>
Jackson, Michigan<br>
<br>
-----Original Message-----<br>
From: Triumphs <<a
href="mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>>
On Behalf Of James Henningsen<br>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 7:51 PM<br>
To: Greg Gelhar <<a
href="mailto:greg@gelhar.com"; target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">greg@gelhar.com</a>><br>
Cc: <a href="mailto:Triumphs@autox.team.net";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">Triumphs@autox.team.net</a><br>
Subject: Re: [TR] New TR3A owner<br>
<br>
Yes. Iâ??m going to pull a spark plug and test
for spark against the block tomorrow. I know
enough to get me in trouble which is why I do
appreciate this list Jim <br>
<br>
> On Apr 15, 2021, at 7:38 PM, Greg Gelhar
<<a href="mailto:greg@gelhar.com";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">greg@gelhar.com</a>>
wrote:<br>
> <br>
> </span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">When
you sprayed fluid into the carbs, had you lifted
the slides to <br>
> open the fuel/ air passages?<br>
> <br>
> Greg G<br>
> Osseo, MN<br>
> <br>
> -----Original Message-----<br>
> From: Triumphs <<a
href="mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>>
On Behalf Of Jim <br>
> Henningsen<br>
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:20 PM<br>
> To: <a
href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net";
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
moz-do-not-send="true">triumphs@autox.team.net</a><br>
> Subject: [TR] New TR3A owner<br>
> <br>
> List:<br>
> I successfully convinced my neighbor to buy
a new to him 1958 TR3A. <br>
> Great to have a new first time TR owner,
especially here in Ocala, FL. <br>
> Car arrived today and of course it crapped
out on him after 10 miles. <br>
> Luckily right in front of his house. We
got the car back into his <br>
> garage before the rain came. Car cranks
over fine just won't run. It <br>
> literally just died on him at a stop sign
after the ten mile drive. <br>
> 12.2 volts at the battery, but<br>
> 11.4 on the coil with ignition on.Â
Positive ground car. Is 11.4 <br>
> normal at the coil to start or is it losing
voltage from ignition switch to coil.<br>
> White wires from ignition switch look nice
and tight. With ignition <br>
> switch on, it also has 11.4 volts at white
wires on second fuse on the fuse box.<br>
> <br>
> Just wanted to confirm 11.4 seems ok to
start this puppy before I dig <br>
> into points, condenser, rotor, cap and
wires. I don't think it is <br>
> fuel as I sprayed starter fluid in the
carbs and still nothing.<br>
> <br>
> Thanks,<br>
> Jim "I need spark" Henningsen<br>
> Ocala FL<br>
> <br>
> <br>
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