Peter Truman Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 There's been many articles re the old Triumph Engine rumble or "death rattle" on cold start up. I remember one member had an ingenious oil header tank with solenoids to fill and isolate then open up to fill the filter pre turning the starter, well I saw this old NOS item on ebay this morning item No.204363735508, uses a pump to pre pressurize the engine lube system pre firing it up. Haven't seen one before but for our Triumph worry warts or as PeteLwould say "a must have" NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 Doesn't turning over for 10 seconds without choke before starting achieve the same thing 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 Yes but those bearings could still be turning dry on the starter and some might argue thats even worse than firing up and building oil pressure quicker🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, johny said: Yes but those bearings could still be turning dry on the starter and some might argue thats even worse than firing up and building oil pressure quicker🤔 Hmm, maybe, although I would have thought a film of oil would remain on the bearing surfaces to stop that being an issue. Or am I deluding myself? I suppose someone who has dismantled a bottom end would know, if they noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 Depends on how long its been left but I am playing devils advocate again😁 I reckon as long as the initial revs dont go too high on start up its nothing to worry about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 £75 squid?!! Save your money, spend it on fuel and drive your Triumph till it drops. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: £75 squid?!! Save your money, spend it on fuel and drive your Triumph till it drops. Doug I can agree with that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, dougbgt6 said: £75 squid?!! Save your money, spend it on fuel and drive your Triumph till it drops. Doug Buy a syringe and a bit of tube for a fiver - job done 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 Can you switch the pre pressurisation pump on to give extra pressure if it starts dropping off while you are driving 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 Wow you are a pessamist😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted June 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 I use an electric fuel pump with an isolation switch on the dash First I turn the pump off spin the starter for the count of 10 then switch the electric pump on let it charge the fuel system up then switch the ign on and spin the starter. Usyally the car starts within a couple of spins no bearing rumble all sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, johny said: Wow you are a pessamist😂 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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