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Re: [TR] Overheating TR4

To: Dave1massey@cs.com
Subject: Re: [TR] Overheating TR4
From: "Lee&John Howard" <leejohn7@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:29:07 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
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Fuel gauge hasn't worked right for years...mostly lies at empty. Recently
bought new in-tank unit, yet to install.
John

On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 1:35 PM, <Dave1massey@cs.com> wrote:

> Have you noticed a similar pattern with the fuel gauge?  If so then perhaps
> your voltage stabilizer has gone bad.  There may be nothing at all wrong
> with your engine or cooling system.
>
> Dave
>
> In a message dated 6/9/2013 1:47:12 PM Central Daylight Time,
> leejohn7@gmail.com writes:
> > Well, after four years of running dead-center in the OK area on the
> > gauge,
> > suddenly the needle has begun to crawl to the red as I accelerate, then
> > return to high normal when I come back to idle or 2000 RPM or so. I've
> > done
> > nothing except fool with the Webers ( an ongoing amusement). The coolant
> > may have been a bit low, but is now topped off. Checked the timing - may
> > have been underadvanced at 1000 rpm, now set at 15 degrees at idle. New
> > sleeved thermostat, even new temp sensor. Heater valve is closed.
> > What have I done?
> > Many thanks, as always.
>
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