>From: Paulsv@aol.com
>Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 12:43:17 -0500
>To: stuartb@voicenet.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: TR3/4 Carbs
>Sender: owner-triumphs@triumph.cs.utah.edu
>Reply-To: Paulsv@aol.com
>
>In a message dated 96-11-16 12:14:52 EST, stuartb@voicenet.com (Stuart
>Bollen) writes:
>
><< nobody on this thread has mentioned the diabolical choke set up
> on the SU's, which requires two hands to yank on, and doesn't work worth a
> damn. >>
>
>The choke setup on my TR3 works very well, and those who owned them when new
>will tell you that they worked fine. The problem with the choke setup on
>most TR3's today is caused by:
>
> 1. Worn or replacement choke cables. Those supplied by Moss, TRF, and
>others are cheap, shitty imitations of the real thing. I got an original out
>of a Triumph dealer parts inventory that I bought out of storage. It is far
>more substantial, and really holds well wherever you set it. (If you can't
>find an original in good shape, perhaps one could adapt an airplane vernier
>throttle or prop cable mechanism, available from Wicks or Alexanders- I could
>supply addresses if anyone is interested.)
>
> 2. Worn choke linkages. I drilled out all of the holes for clevis pins
>etc. and replaced with slightly oversized items, and the difference was
>startling. Also, the linkage between the rear and front choke levers is
>almost invariably hooked up wrong on every TR3 I see. The front choke lever
>is NOT supposed to be between the legs of the fork on the front of the
>connecting rod. Both legs of the fork are supposed to be outboard of the
>choke lever, and the choke cable is inboard of the choke lever.
>
> 3. Carbs neeeding work. The float level setting, if it is off, will
>have more effect when the choke is engaged than at any other time. This is
>also true, to a lesser degree, of air leaks and worn or mis-centered needles
>and jets.
>
>In short, like many of the problems we have with our LBC's, it is more a
>problem of proper maintenance and restoration than a problem with design.
> That said, you can't expect your 30+ year old LBC to idle and run like a
>modern fuel injected car.
>
>Best Regards
>Paul
>
>"If someone asks you how many cars you own, and the answer includes any kind
>of a fraction, you MIGHT own too many Triumphs."
>
>
I had an alomost new 63 TR3 adn I had no trouble with starting it in cold
weather. As with most equipment, if you have it together according to specs,
(not always easy todo!), most things work as designed....even these cars!
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