I need to correct the statement below. It should read: "I have found that you cannot accurately setup a TA just by measuring its protrusion and the depth to the adjusting screw."
Bruce > Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:33:06 -0400 > From: Bruce Giller <[email protected]> > Subject: [alfa] Re: alfa-digest V10 #2720 > > Ben, > > I have found that you can accurately setup a TA just by measuring its > protrusion and the depth to the adjusting screw. I believe that TA will > not protrude its entire length due to the fact it has to overcome the > spring pressure inside the pump. > > You need to get the engine coolant up to 175-180 F and then measure the > pump gap (should be .019" at 175-180F). Use the pump's adjustment screw to > get the gap to .019". It'll take you several attempts to get it set right. > > Bruce -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
