[Car towed home Faulty ignition :-(]

Coil on the block gets large heat soak when the engine's warm and can cause issues, I had this with this scenario when I got my car. As above I'd go back to points and fault find from the coil working forward to the plugs.

 

Rob

[Distributor Infomration - Mechaical Tacho]

Thanks for the input guys and apologies for the late reply.

 

Jim, how did you find installing and setting up the 123 ignition? Looks like an awesome bit of kit as the price tag would suggest, don’t see much change from £270.00! I understand why it’s that price but should any faults occur it’s not a system that can be easily fixed, same I guess going for an Accuspark or similar type distributor but the costs for these types are £70.00 with a timing light can be all it at £85.00.

 

I’ve spoken with Martin and he’s currently on a 8 week turnaround for refurbs so that leave me with either getting a new mechanical or electronic type. I currently swayed towards the Accuspark and timing light type for speed and cost reasons along with getting the tacho modified. All in this will be £200.00 as opposed to circa £400.00 with a 123.

 

Rob

[Distributor Infomration - Mechaical Tacho]

Hi all Just in the process of looking to purchase a new distributor with solid state components in order to omit the points as mine's rather worn and sometimes struggles when the cars up to temp. Car's a TR6 1973, I have d22 referenced on the current distributor if this referes to anything, assume Lucas ref?

 

I've seen a few on the popular auction website but they don't seem to have a mechanical tachometer connection. Are there any suppliers out there that do them? Also what are the options/costs in going with an electronic tacho?

 

Any opinions or experienced welcomed. Thanks, Rob

[Ignition Light Staying On]

Great info thanks folks, so the red light is doing its job. I'll get the voltmeter out at the weekend and no doubt be getting a new alternator ordered up ASAP, I'll let you know the outcome.

[Ignition Light Staying On]

Thanks for the comments. Not being overly familiar with the electrics both seem reasonable causes for the fault.

 

Pardon my ignorance but can the diode plate be accessed and fixed? Eg new diode, solder a broken connection or is it best off just getting a new altenator? Also how does a faulty diode effect the functionality of the altenator if I wish to run the car for a few days prior to fixing the problem?

 

Thanks

[Ignition Light Staying On]

Hi again I have a strange problem with my 1973 TR6. The red ignition light stays on when the engine is off and keys are out, when the engine's running the light goes out. Similarly when the alternator white connector block is removed the ligh goes out which points me to an altenator fault. Wwhy would the light stay on when the car engine is off?

 

Does this indicate a voltage difference between the battery and altenator, with there baing a ground/fault at the altenator? If necessary I can get some pics of the altenator tonight and confirm make/model. Any advice/halp would be appreciated?

 

Thanks Rob

[Body Hood Poppers & Genaral Hood Woes]

Brilliant thanks Stuart

[Body Hood Poppers & Genaral Hood Woes]

Well most issues are resolved now, can someone please point me in the direction of obtaining the 6 male hood poppers that fit to the car body?

 

Many thanks Rob

[Body Hood Poppers & Genaral Hood Woes]

Thanks for the comments gents and the pic, to clarify the hood came with the car so I assume it was on it originally. Can you buy the male poppers to fit on the car and are they simple to fit without any specialist tools? Threaded (is access possible?) or rivet? Could you recommend a glue to use for mating the hood and frame?

 

I'm intending to get the car re-spayed in 2017 and the hood will remain mostly down so think I'll wait until then to address the matter with the missing backplate. If this was something I could do with locating a back plate and screwing through it I would, correct me if I’m wrong but access behind the pillar appears minimal and would require a welded plate?

 

Rob

[Body Hood Poppers & Genaral Hood Woes]

Hi all

 

A simple morning job to remove the hard top and fit the soft top. I should know better by now.....

 

So after removing my hard top Ive found that there are no male hood poppers around the side/rear of where the hood goes, 3 either side. Would I be best fitting the hood then taking the car to a specialist to get these installed? Holes are there but may they need relocating as Im fitting a new retaining bar?

 

After offering the new retaining bar up and found that the holes where the 7 rear hood screws go through to the body dont quite line up and will need drilling, is this a common? When installed I assume the retaining bar is not visible where the screws penetrate it?

 

Final one, on the passenger side the B pillar that takes the 3 hood frame brackets Ive found that the lower lone screw thread from the 3 is not there, would it be detrimental not fitting this screw when the hood goes in? Im assuming so. What would be the best way to get this fixed, Im assuming the the same time I get the poppers installed at a body specialist?

 

Thanks Rob

[New to TR6 Ownership - Quick Hello]

Hi Rob, apologies, my intervention has caused some confusion. I posted a picture of my car at the bottom of my first post and that is the car which Simon briefly owned ( and I was referring to ) before it underwent a complete body off restoration in 2012. It is a PI model so can't help with local firms re carb balancing or bodywork but I am sure others can on this forum.

The DVLA will provide you with details of previous registered owners. It's a very slow service, took 8 weeks in my case, but only cost £5 a couple of years ago. They will require you to tell them why you need the information but if you tell them you are building a history file for your car that seems to be acceptable.

You could also contact the club registrar to check for previous history within the club and the British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust who can provide a factory record for your car.

Alan

 

Ah my mistake Alan, I though that picture was originally you signature as I've noticed some large ones knocking about. Thanks for the info on the DVLA which I may persue at a later date.

 

Hi Rob,

 

Nice looking car - more photos?

 

Welcome to the forum and TR6 motoring.

 

Cheers

Andrew

 

 

Hi Rob

Welcome to the fold.......and the enjoyment/frustration of 6 ownership .

Nice looking car fella!, there is a wealth of experience and knowledge available on here, may people have helped me out over the past 6 years

If you do have any issues the search facility is very helpful.

Lets see a few more piccies

 

Thanks guys, few recent pics below and ones from a month or so ago where I tidied up the front end not long after I picked her up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Rob

[Led bulbs for dash clock]

Sorry to jump on this thread but are the dash clocks/gauge bulbs 9mm dia?

[New to TR6 Ownership - Quick Hello]

You havent at all Alan, and I completely agree that community forums like this and others a frequent are the best way to get / share info and help.

 

Alsn - Speaking of which is there anywhere locally you use for carb balancing and bodywork? Two things I'm not willing to attempt on my TR6.

 

Simon - Is there any info you can provide on your old car? All I know it that it was imported in the late 90s and converted to RHD, it came with a bunch of UK receipts etc. but nothing on where the cars been prior to the UK. Its always nice to know its been owned by an enthusiast and I hope you find some content knowing shes in relatively safe hands.

 

Rob

[New to TR6 Ownership - Quick Hello]

Hi folks, thanks for the warm welcome!!

 

Yes, I’m very much looking forward to joining and getting involved as I've heard only good things, a problem shared and all that good stuff. I'll get a post up in the next few days if the weathers ok and when I’ve got images of my engine bay/electrics etc.

 

Conrad – Funnily enough I’m in Newark now “at work” where I am 50% of the week.

 

Rob

[New to TR6 Ownership - Quick Hello]

Hi, Relatively new owner here from Sheffield, had my TR6 for a few months now after moving on from a Spitfitre. The TR6 bit of a dream come true as it's my favourite Triumphs but its not without its faults. Been a joy to own so far, fixed a few problems, made a few too but as always there's a few more to resolve and plenty of questions to ask you guys which Ill save for specific threads.

 

Heres the car, currently on twin SUs with the hard top fitted when I took her out for a spin last week as it was relatively dry.

 

Im going to pay my dues and officially join in a few weeks, hoping to get to the White Rose meets when the weather picks up, I assume these run come rain or shine? Being a bit of a fair weather classic owner rain scares me. Anyway I hope to meet some like-minded people and get my knowledge expanded on the car.

 

Thanks Rob