How about the linkage? Is that operating smoothly?
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Offley...NMSU-A Chemistry [SMTP:offley@nmsua.nmsu.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 1997 1:22 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: idle problem - TR6
>
> Hi, I'm new to the net, but have lots of fixing time on TR3s and
> TR6s
>
> Have an idle problem on a 71 TR6 Stromberg carbs, vacuum retard
> distributor. With the engine warmed up, the idle is at 2000 with
> the idle screws full off....
>
> I've checked the obvious things....vacuum leaks....float valves
> stuck.... mixture needles sticking.....timing way off.....
>
> The problem was intermittant for about 6 months, now it is a
> perminant idle problem.....and I don't get much engine braking
> coming down the mountain in the mornings.
>
> Just want an easy fix, obviously if I overhauled, dismantled,
> cleaned, scrubbed, and worried those carbs....maybe it would be
> better.....but.....
>
>
> Ron Offley
> Chemistry, NMSU-Alamogordo
> Alamogordo NM 88325
> (505)437-3765
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