Thanks to all that replied.(Jeff, Terry, Doug, Philip, binman, and Greg). Listers are invaluable for the knowledge, reassurance, and cameraderie. Majority opinion is that it is probably going to be OK. I should add that it never actually ran dry, there was still oil it, just not very much. As with most things, time will tell. I worked til late last night. Installed the new filter (might as well, it took me all afternoon Saturday to get it, "who makes Triumph?" etc.), bought more oil just in case, topped it off, hooked up the gauge, drove around gingerly, getting it up to temp. and taking the gauge out of the glovebox to check it every few seconds. Things looked and sounded so far, so good. So ... I drove to work and back today, on the premise that if it was going to blow up, I'd sooner know sooner than later. The good news is that it didn't blow up, nor smoke out the tailpipe. No new odd sounds neither. On reflection, it took just over two litres of oil to top up, with a filter change. The book says capacity is 4.5 litres with filter change. If there were 2.5 litres in it at home, and it was still spurting out, there must have been about that or somewhat less just before the top up on the highway. As oil was still in the sump, and spurting out the pressure sender, I am concluding (yes, somewhat hopefully) that it was still circulating through the engine. At any rate, signs are good so far, and I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I still suggest that as these cars are at least 20 years old, if you don't know that the sender has been replaced in recent memory, save yourself the scare I've just been through, and replace it now. Fairly cheap peace of mind. Once again, a plug for these lists. They make owning and driving a Spit so much more pleasureable, practical, and possible. Many thanks to all. Nick Moseley 78 Spit "X-S", (standing for eX-Smoker, if only the driver could say the same). /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
