Richard71 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hello All, Can anyone tell me if the section of tubing between both wiper wheel boxes should be completely dead on straight? Mine has a slight kink at one end and I'm having a real pig of a time fitting the rack without any rubbing & grinding. As usual I've searched the archive already with no definite answer. Thanks in advance..... Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Richard It has a bend but not at the end. Edited March 28, 2015 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobinTR6 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Bend is through bulkhead at motor end, and yep its a bit of a fiddle to fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Mine as a bend at the end, and the one that comes from the motor with the nut attached also a bend. I would say the bend is about 40mm from the end and between 30/ 40 degrees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks for the replies Gents. Robin, it's the tube connecting both wheel boxes that's concerning me. Mark, that sounds about right, would you recall at which wheel box the bend should be at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I could not work ot why there should be a bend in the centre tube, but have just thought that question through ( I do not have a wind up window car so nothing to look at) The rod that works the vent lid or the hole in the scuttle top that is the vent must be the reason for a slight bend in the centre tube. Perhaps on later TR6 when the vent became a plastic grille with no opening mechanism the tubing was left straight. Enough basic tube including the nut is available as part number AAU1909 from LandRover Specialists or AAU1909A from Austin Morris MG Austin Healey Standard Triumph Specialists (Same item but the A suffix denoted it was sold through the Austim Morris parts lists) http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/windscreen-wiper-system.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi Richard Sorry I carnt remember which way round it goes, and I lost all my reference photos. But it looks like Mr Pinner as a good explanation as to why its bent. Mark What does your first tube look like can you upload a photo. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hello All, I've turned my attention back to this problem now. Mark, the bend in the tube at the bulkhead is roughly as you describe 40mm at around 40 degrees. I have now discovered that the middle section of tubing fouls the control rod for the scuttle vent lid suggesting that the reproduction wheel boxes sit higher than the originals......causing the knock-on effect of the rack rubbing on the dog-leg tube at the bulkhead. Am I barking up the right tree here anyone? Any solutions to suggest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Have you got the wheel boxes the right way up? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Yes Stuart, that was one of my initial fears......the tubing is to the lower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Should have took some pics chap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Should have took some pics chap Are you trying to tell me something Neil? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Update.....got home from work early and had another go at this. I removed the dogleg tube and bulkhead grommet, tried the rack through the remaining tubing and it moves far far easier with only a slight rubbing sound which I put down to the new wheel boxes. I then tried the rack through the dogleg tube independently and that's where it gets tight and where I think my problem is. I've attached a pic, can anyone tell me if the angle is too tight? Shall I refit as is and when the time comes hope I don't burn out the wiper motor? Richard. Edited April 15, 2015 by Richard71 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Looks about right as far as I can see from that picture. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Are you trying this dry, if so then try with a bit of grease. My bend looks tighter than that Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 It's well lubricated Mark. Like I said, even with the dogleg pipe free of the car and imitating the wiper movement with the rack in hand it still feels tight and rasping. Perhaps I'm being over cautious, should there be some resistance or should it be perfectly smooth? Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Your bend looks like mine. It won't be smooth, the coarse coil of the rack sees to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks for that Pete, it's of at least some comfort. If fitted as is hoping I'm erring on the side of caution. Fitted the heater and filled with coolant. Once all the electrics are back on (heaven knows when) and it's running I'll post back on this thread as to whether the motor gets hot, burns out or whatever. Thanks, Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Is the tube possibly kinked (out of round) a little? You could tell by measuring with calipers. A slightly flattened tube will bind the cable. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Before I send my tubes off for replating, the tube that goes between the two wheel boxes. Should this be straight or have a bend towards one end? Mine as a bend about 1.5" from one end , bent around 30 degrees Thanks Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi Mark Is it not cheaper to buy new tubing? I have had the tubing out but many years ago & almost sure there is no bend as the wheel boxes are inline. Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I replaced the tubes, and the center one was installed dead straight. But I don't have the operable fresh air flap, so no rod to foul. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Thanks, I assumed it was to be straight , rimmers show middle tube not available but have something that can be used but needs a flange tool to make off ends . I have a few bits to be plated so probably won't cost much more to have these done at same time. Thanks Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I used brake tubing. 5/16", I think. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 I recently have zinc plated a box full of items, folowed by a yellow passivation finish, the coat was 85 euro's in Holland, so the cost for one tube will be no more than a couple of euro's/ pounds. Off topic: I aso had the seatframes and door latch assembly done, fully assembled, it came out very good, to my surprise, the small springs etc. In the latch still work as before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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