KOB
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On my TR6 suddenly my fuel gauge has stopped registering, there is half a tank of fuel
I have checked the supply from voltage regulator to gauge ( light green cable) and have 12 volts, also on to temp gauge same circuit.
there is 12v from the gauge to tank sender, measured at gauge and at tank sender.
Then 12 v on to and of the sender.
My thoughts are the sender unit is not functioning ?
Is the operation that the lower the fuel level the higher the resistance ?
Anyone have any ideas please ?
Thank you
Moving to the tank
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2 hours ago, Andy Moltu said:
Fit LED H4s and you might find the spot lights are not required.
Fit HIDs and they definitely aren’t.
Sorry to be dense, but what are HID's ? I know of LED's.
It does seem that positioning extra lamps on the front end of a TR6 is not easy due to bonnet opening.
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With the always great help from Southern Carbs at Crawley, pressure regulator and gauge on its way.
Thanks for input
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My TR6 is running with carbs at present and for years 20+ I hade a Facet Automotive Electronic Fuel pump fitted, one of the early ones. It worked really well and was self regulating turning of whenever back pressure provided.
the pump gave up the ghost last year and there not being a direct replacement I selected a Facet Gold Flow pum, straight replacement fit for pipework and electrical.
The Gold Flow pump does not self regulate it runs all the time that power is supplied to it.
Has anyone a view on whether this is a good situation ? I am slightly concerned that it runs all the time
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Yes I like the grille bar lighting if it ads to driving safety, but not sure we would get away with that in Uk, worth a look though
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I am in the process of changing bulbs to LED's this due to a few drives coming up at night on UK Motorways and also French Autoroutes and concerns over being seen by other drivers.
The LED part largely completed with just a little gremlin due to my TR6 having a tow bar fitted and additional relays that are interfering with the electronic flasher, I can resolve.
My next job is to upgrade forward vision. I already have halogen bulbs, and to be frank they are adequate.
I have several pairs of original lucas and Cibie spots and fogs. At least two pairs of the rectangular Lucas ones and the same for circular.
I do not believe that I have ever seen additional lights on the front of a TR6 that really works ascetically, but has anyone on the forum achieved additions that work well visually and work well. Pictures most welcome
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Good morning everyone
A real muppet request, but I need 2 x brass exhaust pipe to manifold nuts the ones that hold pipe to manifold, 4 nut fitting.
issue is that they are about 60p each but P&P around £5, does anyone know of an outlet in East Sussex, near Heathfield/Uckfield that may have these on the shelf ?
Hope someone has an idea.
Happy Lockdown everyone, I have just polished my wheel nuts for the 2nd time this week as I cant take the 6 out !!
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I have a set of 4 Revolution alloys that I have been hording for too long, I may sell.
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Just a heads up if anyone interested, I have listed some parts for sale in classified;
Brand new triple 40 dcoe webber kit, still boxed
wheel centre trims x 4 and nuts x 12
wheel outer trims, US spec
All open to reasonable offers, collection East Sussex, Heathfield.
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11 hours ago, pheaney said:
Hi I use a facet silver top pump (480530K) for my Strombergs .
It comes rated at 5-6 psi but I replaced the internal spring
with a 3 psi replacement to be sure.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230984130252
Regards Paul.
thanks Paul, that is really helpful, I had no idea springs were available
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I have been running twin 175 Strombergs on my 6 for around 22 years, these are fed by a Facet pump in the boot.
The pump had become problematic earlier this year so I replaced it with a new Facet pump. I now have bypass issues at the carb needle valve. I understand the facet generates up to 5psi and this may be a little high for Stromberg carbs, does anyone have a fuel line pressure regulator fitted for this set up ?
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I was wondering what are the popular spares to have stashed away in the boot when going touring in a TR6 ? Your recommendations would be most welcome. Thanks
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I have a facet fuel pump, 20 years old. Its the drum style one. I have just started to experience intermitent failure, the type that is remedied by a sharp knock to the pump and its away again for around 10 mins.
Can these pumps be repaired does anyone know ? back in the day of SU pumps I would always be reaching for either emery board to clean the contacts or a new set of points. But can these be brought back to life, or is it a new one needed.
Thanks in advance for your input and help.
Kevin
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I have a set of 4 of these available for sale, condition, I don't think anywhere as near the damage above.
We can discuss price if anyone interested.
sorry to bush wack the thread but just might help someone out.
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Thats just the ticket. Thank you.
I can do a complete car change over this winter.
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I have bosses on the roll cage that pass right behind the perspex rear window that I can straddle and provide a location pretty much central, in fact I could fabricate a bracket that places the light ( model yet to be selected) right up against the rear panel. I think that should do it.
I have to say I am more concerned now than ever about a 400 mile trip over night on French autoroute, at least no speeding tickets !!!
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These appear to be a complete kit for the vehicle, and yes ideally I should go this way, interior instrument indicator lighting so poor that there will be a great benefit, but all I need at this stage is rear light intensification, any ideas ?
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I am seeking a few technical suggestions, hope some will help with ideas ?
My 6 is well served with front end illumination and for French touring I even have a set of Lucas "yellow" strap on headlamp correction devices. But the rear end always worries me when on motorways and continental auto routes in the dark.
The rear lights are by todays regulations very low set and low in intensity. I was wondering has anyone added modern LED red strip light bars to the hood frame or in my case roll cage ? If so, what and where did you source the lights. I feel this will at least bring the rear end up a bit and also make it brighter for truck drivers to see, and also car drivers.
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Update;
I sourced a SS pipe with boss from Rimmers at a very sensible price with otter switch. Pipe installed, cooling system re filled and now working on electrics with a relay to control the fan.
Thanks all who contributed.
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thank you for your input Waldi,
It seems the Moss ss tube is not available, so I have decided to use a demon tweeks short pipe section cut into the top hose, question is "what is the ID of the TR6 tope hose" ?
Can anyone help as I am away at the moment and cant measure mine. I want to get bits arriving on my return so I can get this issue sorted PDQ
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Perfect, I thought there would be something more appropriate now.
Many thanks
Kevin
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For 20+ years I have had an original Kenlowe fan fitted on my 6 , last weekend the thermostat ( non original) failed so a replacement is needed.
What is the on trend choice for thermostat to control a Kenlowe fan ? I visited their site and see they no longer supply the DIY market it seems.
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TR6 bits available if anybody wants to make an offer on them separately. I am not asking a kings ransome.
1. 4 x US spec chrome wheel trims, not perfect but usable.
2. 4 wheel centres in silver, again not perfect but usable, with red centre badges on chrome bezel.
3. complete set of original wheel nuts for four wheels.
I am in east sussex near Uckfield for collection.
Reasonable offers welcome.
Fuel gauge electrical help needed please
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Ok all sorted.
I had removed the boot linings and inadvertently dis-connected the earth from sender to chassis at the bullet connection...........
thank goodness for simple electrics