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Triumph Repair/Expert Profile
Expertise
Can answer about Triumph Spitfire 1500, GT6, TR6 Engine repair, modifications, mechanical questions, part interchangeability, Can't answer Triumph other models not mentioned above, cosmetic, electrical or interior/exterior trim issues.
Experience in the area
Triumph enthusiast for 22 years; own a TR6, TR7, Spitfire, GT6. Race a Spitfire in SCCA, Preparing at GT6 for Vintage Race, TR7/TR6 for street use.
Organizations
FOT, NASS mail list, SCCA
Education/Credentials
None specific to the subject matter.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Jason | 07/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ben | 07/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks. I did cut out the ..... |
| David | 07/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Orloff | 07/17/09 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Scott Thank you for your response. |
| Ben | 06/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. I hadn't thought ..... |
Recent Answers from Scott Cypher
2009-07-21 transmission mounts:
To be honest, I've never figured it out. some have that cable, some don't. most cars I've seen don't. It could be a grounding cable for the transmission. I've only ever seen it between the rear plate
2009-07-21 Carburetors leaking:
Yes, its common for the floats to stick. The gas may be coming up through the bore of the carb and then along the body, or the float bowl gasket may be worn, or the plug for the float bowl, or.... a number
2009-07-14 lean carbs:
The only thing I can think of is to check all the ports on the carbs and make sure they are capped; there are alot of emissions related hoses, and if you have one unplugged and its sucking air, it could
2009-07-14 running hot:
It could be restricted air flow into the engine compartment. (check the front valance and cowls aren't blocking incoming air) It could be blow by of combustion gases into the coolant (compression test
2009-07-13 Overheating Mk IV Spit:
Yes. advanced timing can cause an engine to run hotter as timing too far advance start to "fight" itself and the flame front in the combustion is expanding before the piston has reached top dead center
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