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  1. Battery technology

    in TR2/3/3A/3B Forum

    Posted

    21 minutes ago, Richardtr3a said:

    I was painting the battery tray on my 3A ,at the week end. My son-in-law,came, over for mother's day, and  asked why I had to have a plastic liner and a mat under the battery. I noticed on the forum that, in a picture of an engine bay, another owner had some kitchen paper tucked in to the side of the battery. I tried this myself and it became wet overnight.

    While the battery is out of the car I left it on  Ctek charge on  cardboard overnight and there is no sign of any dampness. The battery now shows full charge. Why do I need to cope with dampness while it is in the car ?

    Maybe it is time to go modern and buy an up to date battery ? 

    Any explanation Richard & B

    Metal does get very cold overnight and condensation forms. The merits of putting a car cover on or not have been discussed on here before, as condensation can form underneath the cover. Might have something to do with that. The battery mats are to protect the paint/bodywork from battery spills as far as I am aware.

    Paul

  2. Safety enhancements to the stock electrical systems

    in TR4/4A Forum

    Posted

    6 minutes ago, Z320 said:

    A cable never rules (limits) the current, it is disigned to loose 1-2% of the voltage.

    You have no real benefit in using wider cables by loosing "only" 0,5-1% voltage.

    Original cables normally are not to small at all for the related current - they are simply old and the problem is corrosion of the cables themself and the connections.

    This increases the loss of voltage and heats the cables up (P=U^2 x R).

    The hope about bigger cables is always the same for us men. if you understand what I mean....

    You will end up on the naughty step if your not carefull:D

  3. L.E.D. Lights

    in General TR Technical

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, Lebro said:

    You stated that all led lamps are an MOT failure, I would just like to see where that is stated in print on an official government document. 

    The latest MOT update on car lighting is from January, & that only refers to headlights. 

    Bob

    x2

  6. Footwell Carpet Backing Boards

    in TR6 Forum

    Posted

    On 2/8/2021 at 4:31 PM, stuart said:

    And also why when restoring a 5 or a 6 I make another bracket for the right side and fit a release there as well, less likely to break as its a nice direct pull.

    Stuart.

    I have fitted one of those safety release things under the driver side and always use that to release bonnet. Keep the one on passengers side as the spare. As Stuart says it’s a pain otherwise.

    Paul

  7. Any bright ideas ....to unlock my glove box.

    in TR4/4A Forum

    Posted · Edited by Harbottle

    3 hours ago, barrytr4 said:

    Mike

    I never lock mine, or the doors and boot and don't have an valuables in the car when I'm out, what's the point on a convertable , even on a hard top  it would take them 1 sec' to open it with a medium screwdriver( and damage it)--so might as well leave every thing open--Barry

    I would not mention that to your insurance company. Any reason not to pay . (I am not disagreeing with your reasoning by the way). I also seem to recall discussion on here about clause in insurance about convertables having to have the roofs up if car left for any length of time unattended?

    Paul

  9. Any bright ideas ....to unlock my glove box.

    in TR4/4A Forum

    Posted

    Just now, Lebro said:

    The lock will never have been "Fort Knocks" style, & will be worn, so it should not be too hard to pick, either using thin wires, or just another similar key.

    Then as Hamish says you will probably find the key number on the back of the lock.

    Or, did the same key fit the boot ?

    Bob

    X2 never a secure lock. As Bob says have a fiddle with similar key or bit of jagged wire/thin hacksaw blade.

    Paul

  17. Fuel Tank - steel or aluminium?

    in TR4/4A Forum

    Posted · Edited by Harbottle

    The aluiminium is fine but you may want to stiffen the flex in the body work(depending on how you drive it ) . The steel being stiffer is not effected as much. I had a baffle in an aluminium tank pull free of its weld and cause a large hole to appear in the rear of the tank ( I am convinced this was due to flexing at speed). I still use an aluminium tank but have fitted a fire wall plate across the back behind the rear panel, it made a difference in the handling of the car and is not a bad thing to do in any case. I think Revingtons supply a tank with fittings where the tank attaches to body work to help offset movement.

    Paul

  21. Vehicle Lift for TR 6?

    in General TR Technical

    Posted · Edited by Harbottle

    Hi Dave, Here is a picture of my 4 post ramp. As you can see it is handy for storing another car underneath. I have about 6 plastic drip trays fitted across the ramp in case the Tr5 drips any oil:D. It just about fits in a standard size garage although I took the up and over dorr off to fit car on top and fitted an electric roll up door.

    Paul

    ramp.jpg

  22. Search facility

    in General TR Technical

    Posted

    Hi All. firstly I agree with all the comments. Secondly sometimes the less informed/confident of us likes to be reassured that since the last time a particular topic had been aired, there has not been a new view or part or whatever that has surfaced and not connected to previouse discussions on topic. I agree about the amount of dicussion will be drasticaly cut on the forum which is something I like to peruse as do many others I think. Just my 2penny worth.

     

    Paul

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