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1. Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: "Eric K." <tr3a@xs4all.nl>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 21:26:14 +0200 (CEST); It's been a while. I've been busy with other things and now I'm about 2,500 messages behind. :-( Anyway, I had the opportunity to take out my TR3A today. It ran great, but soon started to reek of fu; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01046.html (8,360 bytes)
2. RE: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 15:34:59 -0700; It's about the only way they can fail, but I wouldn't call it common. In 20 years of TR3 ownership I only recall one bad float, and I replaced it with a used original. Unlikely, IMO, but you could t; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01056.html (8,139 bytes)
3. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:44:57 -0400; I have owned 3s and 4s for over 40 years and have never heard or seen this! The only problem I have had is sticking floats and valves. But what could have caused all those fractures? I would not app; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01060.html (9,316 bytes)
4. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: Geo Hahn <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:15:15 -0700; I've had a leaker but it just failed along the solder joint. Replacements are of course available for about 20 bucks (over here at least) and look as original. I used one of those then tried repairin; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01064.html (8,140 bytes)
5. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: "Just Brits" <justbrits@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:20:11 -0500; << 'toast' as those many cracks would seem difficult to get closed up once and for all. Geo H -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database:; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01066.html (7,973 bytes)
6. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: "Just Brits" <justbrits@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:24:54 -0500; Bob, you finally got me!!!! <<The only problem I have had is sticking floats and valves.>> I've only been at LBCdom for 4 decades or so and I have NEVER encountered a "sticking float"!!!!! Must be a; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01067.html (7,947 bytes)
7. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:56:06 EDT; Don't use just any silicone. The DPO of my TR3 used silicone on the fuel sender gasket and it softened, swelled and exuded into the tank cloging the fuel system. Get something that is specifically fu; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01073.html (8,771 bytes)
8. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: "Chas. Schlismann" <racegt6@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:12:44 -0700 (PDT); Don't use just any silicone. The DPO of my TR3 used silicone on the fuel sender gasket and it softened, swelled and exuded into the tank cloging the fuel system. Get something that is specifically fu; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01074.html (8,655 bytes)
9. RE: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: "Ken Gano, home" <triumphs@consolidated.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:44:41 -0500; Along this line, I did recently buy a Permatex product (Hylomar HPF) that said on the package that it was resistant to gasoline. kg Any before tube. Don't use just any silicone. The DPO of my TR3 use; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01076.html (9,565 bytes)
10. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: emanteno@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 03:19:40 +0000; -- Original message from Charlie Schlismann-- .. FWIW, I'd just change the float(s) out. Charlie I think replacement is the smart move here as Charlie says. The float is designed to a certain weight.; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01084.html (8,504 bytes)
11. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:35:06 EDT; If going this route, testing is much advised. Coat the float and then soak it in samples of you local fuel for, say, 6 months. Or just get a new float. Dave; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01092.html (8,563 bytes)
12. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:43:46 EDT; Most gasket sealers are fuel resistant but will they stay put? HPF, in particular, is a non-hardening material. But my comment was intended for Silicones. These work fine in the presence of water but; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01093.html (8,459 bytes)
13. Leaking Carb Float (score: 1): Author: stantr6@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 12:19:14 +0000; Had a similar problem, after the first test drive, when I filled the tank for the first time, I came back out to the garage and smelled fuel. Nothing on the floor, so i removed the air cleaner housi; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01096.html (8,303 bytes)
14. Re: Leaking Carb Float (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:48:28 -0400; I had a similar experience but it turned out to be pinhole leaks in the fule pump diaphram. The floats were fine. Those danged pinholes seep into everything, don't they? -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.c; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01097.html (8,180 bytes)
15. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: "Eric K." <tr3a@xs4all.nl>; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:44:47 +0200 (CEST); Hello list, OK, I'm convinced now, I'm not going to attempt to repair my ropey, cracked float, it's going to be replaced with a new one forthwith. Thanks for all your thoughts. Much appreciated. Eric; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01116.html (7,937 bytes)
16. Re: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:38:42 -0400; Could you paint it with the stuff they use to resore the inside of gas tanks. That stuff is supposed to bridge small rust holes I think. Don Malling; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01130.html (7,693 bytes)
17. Re: Leaking Carb Float (score: 1): Author: stantr6@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:22:21 +0000; I had a similar problem with the AC fuel pump - after a couple months, came out to the garage to again smell gas - pulled air cleaner - carbs were dry. Then checked the pump - wet! I had rebuilt the; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01146.html (8,574 bytes)
18. RE: Leaking Carb Float (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:38:10 -0700; Not "bad" necessarily ... the original specification AC fuel pump diaphragms will not stand up to the stuff they sell as gasoline in most of the US. The diaphragm material was upgraded to withstand; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01154.html (7,705 bytes)
19. RE: Leaking carb float (score: 1): Author: "Paige, Dean" <DPaige@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us>; Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:03:12 -0700; When the float in my gas tank started leaking I used two part fiberglass epoxy resin to coat the float. It has been in the tank for over 10 years now and remains intact. You might try that> Deano Don; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01158.html (8,247 bytes)

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