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So, for the first time in 10 months, I attempted to start up the TR6. This is after pulling the half-shafts and replacing u-joints, checking trailing arm studs, boiling out the radiator, having the starter and alternator rebuilt, pulling the oil pan and checking the thrust washers, having the gas tank cleaned and relined, rebuilding the carbs, replacing all fuel lines, etc; all the usual fun stuff.
After a battery charge and a gallon of gas, priming the carbs, and a healthy pull of the choke, I twisted the key. It fired right up, after about two seconds of cranking. Whew! Instead of idling between 1300-1400 rpm, it settled in at about 850 rpm. Oh, happy day! I slipped it into second gear, and crept the 12 feet to the street. I turned around to look back at the driveway, to look for any leaks, and "Fish Paste!", as Sponge Bob would say. I thought the rear differential had puked all over the driveway. I shut off the car, and looked under. The usual slight wet spot under the front seal; that's not it.
Of course, it's the oil filter, dripping out at a very steady state, five quarts of Pennzoil eventually oozing all over the driveway. Now I know I made sure to pull the dried old o-ring out of there, and put in my best choice of the enclosed new o-rings, and tightened the cannister securely. "Barnacles!", but what a dumb design, placed in an awkward place.
I've had practice with the 3A's oil filter a couple of times with no problems. I'm tempted to pull the canister and try another o-ring, but the only way to test the dumb thing is the add more oil and hope for the best...
I guess my question to the Triumphista of the list; should I go the o-ring and crossed fingers/prayer route, or go for the spin-on type from Moss. Is it any better? Thanks for all suggestions. Here I was, hoping to go for a nice, short spin this afternoon....
After a battery charge and a gallon of gas, priming the carbs, and a healthy pull of the choke, I twisted the key. It fired right up, after about two seconds of cranking. Whew! Instead of idling between 1300-1400 rpm, it settled in at about 850 rpm. Oh, happy day! I slipped it into second gear, and crept the 12 feet to the street. I turned around to look back at the driveway, to look for any leaks, and "Fish Paste!", as Sponge Bob would say. I thought the rear differential had puked all over the driveway. I shut off the car, and looked under. The usual slight wet spot under the front seal; that's not it.
Of course, it's the oil filter, dripping out at a very steady state, five quarts of Pennzoil eventually oozing all over the driveway. Now I know I made sure to pull the dried old o-ring out of there, and put in my best choice of the enclosed new o-rings, and tightened the cannister securely. "Barnacles!", but what a dumb design, placed in an awkward place.
I've had practice with the 3A's oil filter a couple of times with no problems. I'm tempted to pull the canister and try another o-ring, but the only way to test the dumb thing is the add more oil and hope for the best...
I guess my question to the Triumphista of the list; should I go the o-ring and crossed fingers/prayer route, or go for the spin-on type from Moss. Is it any better? Thanks for all suggestions. Here I was, hoping to go for a nice, short spin this afternoon....
Thanks to all, BPNW gets call tomorrow morning.....
