colin3511 Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 Hi, How is the idle air bleed assembly fixed to the inlet manifold? Thanks, Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoker Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 I believe it is just a push fit and can be removed with a good hard twist. In my case it was refitted with Araldite---just to make sure. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 It is knurled Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colin3511 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I have 3 air bleed assemblies and they are all smooth on the diameter going in to the inlet manifold. Do I use araldite or form the diameter to create an interference fit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k_raven_smith Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Push fit. Smooth finish. Use araldite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 The nos one I have is defo not smooth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hi Gavin, Neil Ferguson is a professional engineer, Triumph enthusiast, and one of the acknowledged experts when it comes to the Lucas PI system. Neil Thornhill (ntc) is a longtime and knowledgeable enthusiast, but like yours truly strictly an amateur TR nut rather than a professional ! Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I have 3 air bleed assemblies and they are all smooth on the diameter going in to the inlet manifold. Do I use araldite or form the diameter to create an interference fit? Hi Colin! I have always understood that it is an interference fit. If yours is a loose fit in the bore, should be closed up using a ball punch and bearing Loctite or similar smeared on to the outside of the bleed valve Then drifted in using a nylon faced hammer. Mine has not moved in 20 years, since being done. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 On a spare set of throttle bodies I have, the air screw came loose, it is not knurled, has an interference fit and apparently was assembled by some hard glue . Regards, Waldi PS: Im a professional (mechanical) engineer but consider myself an amateur compared to some on the forum when it comes to TR topics You cant beat experience???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Alec https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privacy_in_English_law HNY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I can only recall having seen smooth finished original items which required securing with epoxy - but there may have been some produced with a knurled finish, 40 or 50 years on who knows ? It's a bit like 'nos', after all these years it's difficult to be sure that something really is unmolested 'new old stock' unless it's an item you purchased yourself from the dealer back in the day. Even then, the Stanpart component originally fitted on the line in 1969 may well have been superceded by a slightly evolved British Leyland component 5 years later, but I reckon that most of us would regard both as 'original' ? Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colin3511 Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 It's a loose fit so I'll do what was recommended on an earlier post and try and create a little interference and also apply araldite. I'm relatively new to the forum and have found it very informative and useful when you need information that isn't always available or clear on the internet. I am really bemused by all the comments that fly back and forth sometimes. Surely we are all keen to keep the marque on the road and should work together. There are some very knowledgeable people on here. It all seems very competitive as to who knows the most, or thinks they know the most. Hopefully we can move forward and continue the great work of the forum. All the best. Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 On the subject of idle air bleed screws, does anyone have a spare they’d be willing to sell to me? Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 On the subject of idle air bleed screws, does anyone have a spare they’d be willing to sell to me? Steve Hi Steve ,Chris Witor sells them. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTR6 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Mine appears to be Araldited in place Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ETG Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 As I am new on here I can't understand why my previous post seems to have disappeared can someone explain why please. E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hi E, don;t panic. We have had some bad posts today and yours may have got swept up in the clean up. Can you remember what you posted and re-post. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I also noticed that posts have been removed. Its just such a pity that the club management don't have the backbone to get rid of the problem. Henry II springs to mind with Becket............at least he had a positive result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 With you 100% Pete, don't know if you saw what was put earlier. Absolutely disgraceful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ETG Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 My previous post suggested that people shouldn't hijack what was a rather interesting thread about the different types of bleed screws that may be fitted and how to secure them. Perhaps you are correct Roger and it was swept away never to be seen again - just as if it never happened and without explanation. Does this happen a lot? E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Back to the plot, i’m still looking for an air bleed valve Not listed on the Chris Witor site, lots of other stuff bit not this. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hi E (what does E stand for), thankfully the mod's do not swoop too often. They do a good job but sometimes are overwhelmed. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hello ETG, and welcome to the Forum. Always good to read new contributors. No this sort of spat doesn't happen a lot, very rarely in terms of the sheer number of topics that get raised on here and the huge quantity of posts . . . . . Compared to some car forums I've browsed in the past we seem to be, generally, an exceptionally polite and civilised bunch . . . . Just now and again something or someone goes a tad OTT, and there's a bit of toing and froing for a day or two, then it's all back to normal laid back service and smiles. It must be several years since we had an occurrence like today's 'Mr Angry' and his extraordinary contributions, but as they say there's always one and he's bound to pop up sooner or later. Our moderators achieve a pretty good ambience overall, the once in a blue moon spat shouldn't be enough to discourage any TR man ! Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Steve, is this what you are after. Air bleed screw. Chris Witor £6 Edited April 14, 2020 by Mark69 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 152685A_small.JPG Steve, is this what you are after. Air bleed screw. Chris Witor £6 Yes i saw that Mark, but i need the whole assembly not just the ‘big screw’ Ie i need the body, spring and screw Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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