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[tr_man]

 ???Well I know its probably answered somewhere in the forum, for the life of me I cant remember. So I will just post the questions.
1. The cork seal on the fuel tap for the TR-2. Aren't you supposed to soak it before installing it in oil or something?I have 2 new ones and neither seem like a seal at the moment. Not anxious to get a fuel leak on my new paint.
2. In the fuse box, on a TR-2/early 3, which one is 50 amp. I know one is, the other 35 amp. Is it the side with 3 connections?

thanks, its amazing what you know, but when you try and do it, you go blank. I used to know this. Must be a sign I'm getting older.

tr-mike, 54 TR-2 TS1084L

[TR3driver]

I don't believe the fuel tap seal is supposed to be soaked in anything.  Soaking would make it swell and soften, but then it will shrink and leak when it dries out.

FWIW, I replaced mine years ago with a short length of nitrile rubber fuel line.  No more leaks!

The 50 amp fuse is for the horns, so goes on the side with only two terminals.

I assume you are aware, but others reading this may not know : the Lucas fuse ratings are for the current that will "instantly" blow the fuse, making them roughly twice the rating of a modern fuse.  So that "50 amp" fuse is actually rated for 25 amps continuous (and generally there is a piece of paper inside the fuse with that rating printed on it).

"It's not the years, it's the mileage"

[charley fitch]

I found another option to the fuel tap and that is an in-line shut off from a motorcycle.  I placed it in the same location as the fuel tap and it is mostly invisible.  Sure makes it nice to be able to shut down the fuel line and there have been no leaks now with over three years  of use.
Charley Fitch 

[Chahles]

I guess the practical thing to do is what Charlie Fitch did. Just put that motorcycle shut-off inline. But seeing I'm a glutton for punishment, I try to stay as original as possible. When I put the new cork in the petrol valve it leaked like a sieve. Instead of waiting for it to soak up with petrol, I brought it to the bench and soaked the whole shebang in gas for a few yours. Re-installed it and it's been fine since. The only time it will dry up and leak again is if I run out of gas.
Knock on wood.

Charlie Costa
'57 Small Mouth