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1. TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 06 Aug 1997 22:01:46 -0700; Hi, I'm new on the list. There seems to be a lot of knowledge about Triumphs out there and I'd like to tap into it regarding the vacuum retard unit on the distributor on my '71 TR6. Here's the story:; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00405.html (8,213 bytes)
2. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 10:11:01 -0700; the directly to The vacuum retard switch is an emissions control device. Your car was designed to meet an idle emission standard. Triumph did this, in part, by retarding the ignition timing at idle.; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00443.html (8,743 bytes)
3. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 11:29:21 -0700; carburetors. Thanks for the info. I'd be happy to send you the throttle linkage vacuum switch if you want it. I have to warn you that it is not in good condition and does not seem to work. Mark; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00447.html (9,134 bytes)
4. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 7 Aug 1997 13:57:49 -0400; Re; the vacuum retard switch: What sort of switch is this and where is it located? I can't remember any sort of switch in the throttle linkage on my car. Is this something peculiar to the Weber carb; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00449.html (7,650 bytes)
5. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 13:27:53 -0500; Phil: I'm sure they are referring to the "thermostatic vacuum switch", which was located in-line in the top hose between the radiator and the water pump/thermostat housing. This switch has 3 vacuum l; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00456.html (8,575 bytes)
6. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 11:50:40 -0700; and, and, the charcoal cannister. (maybe); /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00458.html (9,157 bytes)
7. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 13:50:40 -0500; Nope :-) actually, I think it was to the intake manifold. Seems as though mine has letter designations at each niple - "C", "D", and "M". Martin Libhart 1972 TR6 (driver) 1970 Spitfire (under the kni; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00459.html (9,536 bytes)
8. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 14:53:56 -0400; Hello Martin and Phil and fellow motorheads, As I understand it, the reference has been to the Vacuum Control Valve found in the intake vacuum lines, between the carbs and the dual-capsule distributo; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00461.html (9,290 bytes)
9. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 12:00:59 -0700; Good lord. A case where we are both right. Just went out and looked under the hood to make sure. M is for manifold but the line from the Vacuum thermostat is connected by a tee to the vacuum line fro; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00462.html (10,317 bytes)
10. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 17:02:34 -0700; my an Actually, no. The switch is bolted to the U shaped throttle linkage braket just below the carbs. It is actuated by the triangular bell crank lever. Just wanted to clarify things. Mark; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00485.html (9,159 bytes)
11. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 8 Aug 1997 12:21:01 -0500 (EST); The manuals imply that it's up front by the thermostat. I don't recall seeing anything under the carburetors, but, then, I wasn't looking there. However, I couldn't even find a place for a vacuum ret; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00516.html (9,475 bytes)
12. Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard(ed) Question (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 08 Aug 1997 12:57:08 -0700; on is Check plate BK of TRF's catalog for a good drawing of vacuum retard switch. Also page 20 of the current Moss catalog. Hope that helps. Mark; /html/triumphs/1997-08/msg00533.html (10,075 bytes)

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