[FS - TR5 / TR250 Steering Wheel]

is this still available? If so how much?

Thanks

Mike

 

[TR5/6 glove box light]

Delighted to read this thread as I am just putting the dash back together on my 250 and have the push spring but no electrics so have been wondering what I did with the light when I pulled it apart and where the wiring is on the new loom. I will sleep easier tonight....LOL

 

[plenum drain modification]

Lee I was going to deal with the issue of the wing shut as well. Thanks for your response. I just want to get this bit about the exit pipe from the plenum leaving residual water in the plenum sorted in my mind before i progress further with the rebuild

[plenum drain modification]

I am  just commencing rebuilding the tub of my TR250 and   whilst I am not aware of any rust damage to the plenum chamber  I have been interested by the various discussions regarding the drains pipes protruding up into the chamber itself such that there is always some residual water left in there to aid future rotting.

Would it be sensible to cut the existing drain pipes out and "glue" a plate with flush drain pipe welded to it over the hole ? I have already fitted all the heater and under dash stuff and do not relish having to undo and redo this work to facilitate in situ welding!

Any ideas welcome

Thanks

Mike

[Heater matrix test pressure]

new matrix has  arrived 

[Heater matrix test pressure]

Thanks Waldi. I rigged up my heater for a water pressure test today and it burst at 0.5 bar. I had intended taking it up to 1 bar. The plan was to test it before reassembling the dash wiring etc. and I was surprised that it went at such a low pressure. I think plan B now is to buy a new matrix, so another case of one step forward and one or two back!!!!

[Heater matrix test pressure]

Thanks Waldi. I rigged up my heater for a water pressure test today and it burst at 0.5 bar. I had intended taking it up to 1 bar. The plan was to test it before reassembling the dash wiring etc. and I was surprised that it went at such a low pressure. I think plan B now is to buy a new matrix, so another case of one step forward and one or two back!!!!

[Heater matrix test pressure]

Could anyone advise a sensible pressure to test the heater matrix on a tr250 please. My  gut feeling is that the system should be designed to  withstand the radiator pressure relief  cap plus a safety margin.I do not want to reassemble my dash and find I have a faulty matrix!

Thanks in advance for any responses!

Cheers

Mike

[voltage stabiliser location]

That is very helpful thanks. For some reason I thought it was in the engine bay near the fuse box but my wires for it were not it the right place! Makes  a lot more sense now!

Cheers

Mike

[voltage stabiliser location]

I am just putting the wiring loom into my car (TR250 but the loom is for a RHD TR5). Can anyone advise where the voltage stabiliser sits please

Thanks

Mike

[solenoid position on RHD Tr250]

Thanks. Yes that is what i have decided to do.

[solenoid position on RHD Tr250]

thanks!

 

[solenoid position on RHD Tr250]

2 hours ago, stuart said:

Lots dont and then curse when fitting it all back together on a fresh painted shell

Stuart.

and of course my tub is freshly painted!....oh well !!

[solenoid position on RHD Tr250]

Thanks all for your input. I had not thought of moving that captive nut!

[solenoid position on RHD Tr250]

I am converting my TR250 to RHD. The solenoid was originally positioned above the right hand side footwell in a position now occupied by the clutch master cylinder support bracket.

I am proposing to make a bracket so that my solenoid can be shifted slightly towards the centre of the car in a position parallel to the clutch support bracket but       am curious to know how others have dealt with this matter.

I have looked for the solenoid on my TR6 but cannot see it!

 

Any contributions will be gratefully received

Cheers

Mike

[TR250 paint finishes]

thank you all for your responses. It seem clear then.....satin black forward facing only!

 

[TR250 paint finishes]

I am in the process of restoring my body tub on my TR250 and the paint shop have asked me whether the front upper valance panel is to be painted body colour or matt black. I  seem to recall that it was body colour when I stripped the car down but I would appreciate confirmation of this point

Many thanks in anticipation

MIKE

[TR6 LHD to RHD dashboard conversion]

Thanks Richard for your response.

I have now found a source for this work fairly local to me.

Cheers

Mike

 

[TR6 LHD to RHD dashboard conversion]

Can anyone recommend a source to take on this work please?

Thanks

Mike

[Lots and lots of receipts - 110k]

I like the colour....makes a change from red, white and green...I think I will have the one I am working on painted in a similar colour!

 

[Radiator Cowls for TR3, 4, 4A, 250, 5 & 6]

hi Richard i will want one ( or two) but not quite at the moment. i will get back to ypu

Cheers

Mike

[length of thread on steering rack ends]

Well I now understand the problem.......I appear to  have been sent a Spitfire rack by mistake! Moss very helpful so I will get a replacement after  xmas

[length of thread on steering rack ends]

9 hours ago, Ralph Whitaker said:

If you cut 10mm of thread off surely you will not then have enough room to get a lock nut on.

Ralph

agreed....it would need to be more!

[length of thread on steering rack ends]

cheers.

My target was to have the chassis on its wheels by year end and I am not far off Meanwhile the body is undergoing final repairs I may have it all ready for the summer

[length of thread on steering rack ends]

Thanks Rich.

I assumed that my LHD was no good for PX so just bought a new RHD one! I just never assumed that I may have to cut it down!!!

Cheers and trust all is well with you

Mike