david ferry
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I appreciate that your tank is fairly new. However, if you decide to remove pending repair, I have a couple of original tanks in my workshop. I’m in Warwickshire too.
David
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Hi Brian,
I certainly have some original used Stanpart bonnets. I may have some complete doors, but would need to check that. I’ve not been in the workshop for a while. I am in Warwickshire, close to the British Motor Museum at Gaydon.
David
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Yes, I have quite a few. Trouble is that they are all in my workshop which isn't at home.
I can get there at some point over the next week or so.
David
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I’ve a good number of bootlids floating around the place. None of them expensive
Difficulty would be you coming to get one at the moment - hardly essential!
David
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All sorted. Replaced alternator having established that the wiring was correct and working properly.
End result is a properly working ignition warning lamp.
Interestingly, the replaced alternator was in fact charging the battery, it’s just the warning lamp side of things that wasn’t working properly. The reason for this was that the earth terminal wasn’t/isn’t going to earth when the engine isn’t running. I may open it hand see if there’s anything obvious.
David
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Now sold on eBay. It’s off abroad somewhere.
I still have the sidescreen parts book if anyone is interested.
David
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Russell
They look great.
I wonder if it's worth letting Pete Cox know about these. perfect for owners who also want an original style thermostat housing as sold by Pete Cox & Son Sportscars
https://petecoxsportscars.co.uk/
David
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Price now reduced to £75.00.
Pictures etc on the eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254472797588
Contact me here if it’s of interest.
David
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Price now reduced to £75.00.
Pictures etc on the eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254472808143
Contact me here if it’s of interest.
David
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I’ll be having another look at this tomorrow and if I can’t sort it, I’ll come back for more help.
8n the meantime, thanks for your help Rob, and also to Ian Cornish too.
David
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Variety of alternators tried. All small alternators of the Kubota/Brise type.
Pretty sure the battery is being charged but intend to check this next time I’m in the workshop.
The car is a new build so no alternator has yet worked. The alternator currently fitted has previously worked. It has a Bastuck label stuck to it.
Hopefully, wiring diagram attached. This is as described in the post I made a little earlier, hence my lack of understanding of why it’s not working.
David
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Here’s my alternator wiring. It’s a modern small alternator - three terminals including the big one back to the battery.
Something is wrong as the ignition warning lamp doesn’t illuminate. Checked and it’s not that!
Separate ignition controlled fuse box feeds a supply to both the alternator and warning lamp. These are off the same fuse but I cannot see why that should cause any issue. If needs be, I can take the lamp feed and feed to the alternator from separate places.
The cable from alternator to the warning lamp is also there. This should provide the earth when alternator not generating charge back to the battery.
So, you can see that in theory the wiring seems correct, but the warning lamp isn’t working.
I could do with this not being the case for a variety of reasons including knowing that the fan belt hasn’t fallen off or failed leading to no water circulation and overheating - it’s a race car!
Help gratefully received.
Thanks in advance.
David
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The other thing to consider these days is that depending on the type of extinguishant, the bottle will have a life, past which it will be difficult/impossible to get serviced by firms who service motorsport extinguishers.
It may be worth having a look at the website for Lifeline - https://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk
David
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Mick,
You’re absolutely right. However, I’m happy to include a second bonnet that needs no ‘polish’!
David
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£15k will buy you the world’s oldest surviving production TR6.
David
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On 1/24/2020 at 8:22 AM, RoyM said:
just my opinion, but just get a second hand bonnet and put as many louvres in as you like, you can always put the old one back on if not happy and list the louvre bonnet on ebay and get your money back.
Second hand bonnet - I can help with that one. I think I may have the world’s largest collection of sidescreen TR bonnets!
David
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Russell,
Really glad you got this sorted.
Like you, I feel that a supplier providing ‘substandard’ parts is annoying. It’s downright dangerous when dealing with things like brake components.
David
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Si,
Yes they are.
£140.00 plus delivery. If you want to collect, I’m in Warwickshire, close to the motor museum at Gaydon.
David
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Not many of these left now. If you fancy a set, do get in touch.
David
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See lots of information here https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/LUnMz8KbklZYOOVNz8IuRa7ZazE/appointments
Some interesting comments from the Liquidator of S&M Triumph Restoration Limited concerning sale of assets to connected parties.
Make up your own mind about actions of Mr L-S and his wife, who is an accountant!
David
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Steve,
Unless my eyes deceive me, I can see the captive but on the correct side.
David
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Pretty sure I can help. PM sent
David
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Live axle TR4a shackles are different to the live axle TR2 to 4 shackles.
How many are you looking for?
I think I have one complete one and part of another, but will need to check.
David
TR4 door glass
in TR4/4A Forum
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small addition
I've got originals of both types of glass available if needed.
David