John Morle Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Having removed the dashboard of my CP TR to renovate the instruments I found there was only one retaining strap on the speedo instead of two (the L shaped bracket held on by the serrated thumb nut). I'm trying to get hold of a replacement strap and nut but Rimmers say the strap is no longer available and I can't find anything on eBay. Other than fabricating a new bracket myself has anyone got one going spare they would be happy to sell me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Definitely try TR shop. My car was the same when I changed my heater over Christmas. I tried several TR specialists including one that wanted my credit card details before checking their stores or confirming a price - when i said I wasn't happy about this they put the phone down! TR shop came up trumps. Cheers Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 If no luck there , try Openroad aka Conrad on this forum he might be able to help you out. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Field Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Get a bit of aluminium strip from B&Q or similar and just cut and bend to size, drill a hole for the threaded stud and away you go. Takes about 5 minutes. The only problem I had was getting a nut to fit the stud - my local motor factor found some in an old jar ( old school shop!), but still don't know what thread it is. Cheers Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSM Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 If you have a problem obtaining one I have a spare you are welcome to. Harvey S.Maitland Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 There is a company in South Wales who has all the old Smiths Instruments Tooling and produces a range of exact copies of the originals. That would be the place to try first to see if they would sell you these parts. Caerbont Automotive Instruments Ltd. 01639 732200. They also manufacture the correct TR6 sender unit for the water temperature gauge which Rimmer & Moss do not sell???? . The thread on the stud I would expect to be BA, as this was a common thread in British made instrumentation. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nigel62 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi, Ive got one spare if you want it. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Something tells me the MGB after 1976 is almost identical. Items 13/14/15 on here http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/mg/mgb-c-v8/electrical/gauges-instruments/gauges-cables-from-1976.html Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Something tells me the MGB after 1976 is almost identical. Items 13/14/15 on here http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/mg/mgb-c-v8/electrical/gauges-instruments/gauges-cables-from-1976.html Peter W True but 7.40 is a bit steep! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morle Posted March 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 If you have a problem obtaining one I have a spare you are welcome to.Harvey S.Maitlandhi there, sorry for the delay in replying only I was waiting for someone to get back to me about one but so far no show. Therefore if you still have one available let me know how much you want including postage and we can progress it from there. Regards john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSM Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Free of charge, just let me know where you want it sent to. Regards Harvey S.Maitland Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morle Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Free of charge, just let me know where you want it sent to.RegardsHarvey S.Maitland That's very good of you. Address is 14 Prospect Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes MK11 1BL. Thanks John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSM Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hi John Posted 1st class today, incl. knurled nut & washer. Hope you receive them o.k. Regards Harvey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morle Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hi JohnPosted 1st class today, incl. knurled nut & washer.Hope you receive them o.k.RegardsHarveyI'll let you know when they arrive. Many thanks once again. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morle Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks everyone for your advice - retaining strap now sourced from HSM, thanks Harvey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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