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Triumph TR3 - Distributor Vacuum Advance Olive

While removing the thermostat housing from my TR3A, I happened to break off the vacuum line where it enters the vacuum advance housing on the distributor. I removed the broken bit of line from the microscopic brass olive in the retaining nut, and it was deformed a bit in the process.

Anyone know of a source for replacement olives? They were not listed in the parts book. I managed to buff mine with emery cloth until it looks presentable, but if a replacement is readily available, I'll spring for it.

Many thanks,

Bill Stagg
1961 TR3A
Bill Stagg

Bill - Try Ace Hardware. They have everything like that. But stay out the electric model train department if you want to get your TR on the road before June.

Don Elliott, 1958 TR3A
Don Elliott

This thread was discussed on 06/03/2003

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