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Re: [TR] Further Thoughts on Cooling

To: Joe Burlein <floridatr6@cfl.rr.com>, "Triumphs (triumphs@autox.team.net)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Further Thoughts on Cooling
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 19 May 2015 07:36:39 -0400
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References: <E7.87.12513.1A3DA555@cdptpa-oedge03> <6327F208-15D8-4DA5-AE00-30B1EC7B66BA@cfl.rr.com>
I think it's the vacuum switch in the radiator hose.  Not many of
those left, I'd wager...

On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 6:52 AM, Joe Burlein <floridatr6@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> What device was that?  My 72 only has the canister.
>
>
> On May 19, 2015, at 02:09, Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>> Regarding cooling:  Is it just TR3s or is this a problem across the
>>> range?
>>
>> Depends on what you mean.  It's very common for old cars in general to have 
>> overheating problems, not just Triumphs; because there
>> is so frequently some aspect that is wrong (but not obvious).  But a stock 
>> Triumph in good condition should not overheat except
>> under extreme conditions.
>>
>> Like taking over an hour to travel 15 miles, with outside air temperature 
>> around 90F, which was a normal summer commute for me
>> before I retired.  Most folks aren't crazy enough to do that to their 
>> Triumphs!
>>
>> 72 onwards TR6 actually had an emission device that only operated when the 
>> engine started to overheat, "in high ambient temperatures
>> and city driving".
>>
>> -- Randall
>>
>>
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