Re: [T3] the square runs great

[Ben Doughney <ben_d@clear.net.nz>]

<x-flowed>On 25 Nov 2004, at 4:42 PM, Jim Adney wrote:

> If it's shot, then it is probably already holding the flaps open. Look 
> at it.
> If it has expanded up to the top of the frame it sits in then it's 
> already
> open. The best thing to do is to just replace it. Don't let him talk 
> you into
> just removing it permanently. This leads to slow warmup and greater 
> engine
> wear. It won't out and out damage the engine, but the engine will just 
> wear out
> faster.

You can repair them if it is only a small hole- I repaired one on my 
Type 4 because I couldn't find any new ones.

It needs to be heated up and compressed, then the hole soldered up 
before it cools down. You can then check it in hot water to make sure 
it opens at the correct temperature.

I read somewhere that they are not making the brass bellows style for 
Type 1/3 anymore now?

Ben Doughney

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