homespun TA "mods"

["Andrew Watry"<andrew.watry@xxxxxxxxxx>]

     Graham:
     
     If your TA will hold pressure, and has not totally leaked out its 
     fluid, you can probably get away with denting the bulb to get the 
     right protrusion.
     
     I did this on my 1750; it ran fine, and I passed two subsequent smog 
     checks that way.  I removed the TA from the car, almost-boiled it in  
     a pan of water (I used a meat thermometer to check the water temp), 
     measured the plunger protrusion when hot, and then lightly tapped with 
     a small ball peen, re-almost-boiled, and remeasured til I got the 
     right protrusion.  I then installed the TA and set the pump gap, etc.
     
     I know this method is not recommended generally, but it worked fine on 
     my car, and saved lots of money.
     
     Andrew Watry
     Berlina Register

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