Andy1966
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That looks great
Thank you
Andy
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Did you use the MGF brackets or make bespoke ones?
Andy
I modified the existing MGF brackets, opening up the mounting holes for clearance under the seat belt guides and a bit of adjustment the mounting angles to ensure the hood frame cleared when retracted. To be honest i was suprized i don't have to remove the wind deflector when putting the hood up and down, it clears without a problem. The next thing is to road test it to see if it does the job, which i hope to do over the weekend.
Hope this helps
Andy
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Matron
you are awful !!!!
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Thought would like to see my take on an alternative & cheaper method of fitting a wind deflector on my Tr6, I couldn't bring myself top spend nearly £200 on a bespoke one.
Your not going to like this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have purchased an a used MGF version off ebay for £50 including delivery and with minor bracket adjustment, right angle bracket mounted under my seat belt guides, It fits well.
I have not fully tested yet as ran out of time today, but very happy with the result.
following options may be needed to optimise performance
1. Increase height slightly by lengthening brackets, I think it may not be 1-1/2 below side windows, more like 2-1/2"
2. Make a pvc/leather skirt and fix with velcro to underside stop draft between seats.
What do you think ?
Andy
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR6-bootlid-/282014674347?hash=item41a9626dab:g:J48AAOSwubRXG1oH
For sales on eBay, Not sure if this is any good ?
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Agreed on the Halfords HB072, Not the cheapest but excellent product !
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Fitting hidden anti theft imobilisor switch given Phil's terrible week, this seems like a warning shot !
I was thinking of breaking into the wire prior to the Inertia switch, is this a good location and if so what amp age rating switch do i need ? will 16 amp do as i have one spare.
Forum thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks
Andy
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How very True
Anyway it Passed Hooray !!!!!
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Steve
Thank you
Will Do
Andy
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All
just dropped car off for MOT and the Side & Rear lights not working despite checking last weekend during pre MOT checks. Had a wiggle round and it seemed to be the actual light switch as all of sudden they started working.
Anyway seemed to be OK lets hope it functions for duration of the Inspection.
Is this a common issue and can the switch be dismantled to repair ?
My Car is a 1975 CR if this makes any difference
Thank you in advance
Andy
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Bruce
Thank you
Andy
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Whats interesting is that Mocal want £71.50 + vat = £85.80, where as Moss now offer these for £50 including vat which i was considering until i read this discussion.
Begs the question does the Moss item originate from Mocal or China ?
I want to buy one of these in time for my next oil change so am unsure where to go for the best quality item.
Any ideas
Andy
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All
I notice the ebay supplier also sells these without the BL logo applied, looks like the same fitment and overall dimensions.
Andy
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Would anybody know if something of the nature was available when the cars were new, or is this something thats come about as the cars have become classics.
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Yes thanks really pleased with end result,
Correct Ebay purchase & yes i might try for the commission, although i won't hold my breath !!!!!
another picture of both seats
Andy
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Hi All
Managed to depress the spring clips through seat back to release.
Really impressed with fitment and the way they function, certainly stop seat beats getting stuck behind the seats. I also like they way they look and "not too bolt on goody"
Picture attached
Thanks for all your help
Andy
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Hi All
Need your help been bought for Christmas a pair of the seat belt guides and to fit these i need to remove the headrests, is there a special knack or trick to remove these without dismantling the whole seat assembly.
Your help would be greatly appreciated
thank you
Andy
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Apologies spell checker problems
Still = Steel
Read = Rear
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Simon
Did mine on my own on my driveway earlier this year, my drive is gravel based so placed some sheets of galvanised still on ground to stop ramps/jacks sinking.
My method was
1. Drive on to ramps
2. Raise off these with jack and support with stands (wood between chassis and stands), i increased height about 50mm (2") above ramps so wheels can rotate.
3. undo three drive shaft points
4. remove middle and read section of exhaust
5. manufacture a wooden crate to support diff & mount on end of trolley jack
6. Raise to support diff and remove 4 mountings
7. Lastly lower to ground and slide it out on trolley jack.
Only real issue i had was angle of the car was at, versus angle the trolley jack raises the diff on re installation, i did it on my own but had to wiggle it & sweat a bit to make it align up.
Pictures attached
Andy
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Hi Mike, removed mine myself earlier in the year and had it refurbished by A1 Gearboxes in St Neots.
Mine was noisy and leaked on pinion seal.
Really Nice people, turned it around in about a week.
Although must admit not enough longevity testing to be sure, but so far pleased.
hope this helps
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john
all the folds were completed using black and decker workmate with pre cut lengths of wood to achieve bend clearance .
tend to agree, match the valve cover, although not sure how well paint will adhere to alloy unless you get it anodised
Andy
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John
I fabricated something very similar on my TR6 last year and have been very pleased with end result, prefer the un painted natural finish as it matches valve cover.
Hope this helps
Andy
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All
Update on this weekends work on car to evaluate my hot starting problem
Readings taken
Ignition ON
Fuel Pressure = 94 PSI
Supply Volts at pump = 12.30 volts
Engine running
Fuel Pressure = 95 PSI
Volt Reading taken at Battery & Fuse supply for Pump = 14.4 volts
My battery
335 cold cranking amps
58 amps
Pump set up
Bosch pt no 0580254996 mounted in rear wheel arch fed by Lucas CAV filter into Lucas PRV
Feed wire has been changed but i cannot see any relate fitted and it has bypassed shut of valve
My Next stage is to change CAV filter and then adjust Pressure relief valve to increase fuel pressure to 106 PSI target.
What do you guys think ? i am going about this in the right order to diagnose problem.
Thanks in advance
Andy
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John
http://www.wilshers-garage.com/rolling-road
Peter Baldwin has always had positive feedback in my experience based at Wilshers Garage in Orwell Cambridgeshire, see attached link
He used to race classic mini's and there are some fantastic videos on youtube of him in action.
It is my Intention to take my car to him when ready
Andy
Tr6 wind deflector cheaper alternative
in TR6 Forum
Posted · Edited by Andy1966
All
This is identical to the one i purchase of eBay, you will note the mounting brackets which were modified to suit seat belt mounting.
see link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mgf-tf-wind-deflector-/262876172566?hash=item3d34a41116:g:3uEAAOSwOgdYtv0S
Andy