RogerH

Hi folks, has anybody seen this https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2024-05-11/cars/ref-24-1966-triumph-tr4a-irs-surrey-top-sb/ My good mate is interested. I spotted a couple of howlers but what have I missed. I think it is a bit on the dear side. Roger

My local S&M orgy commune have just declared that their favourite drink is 'Lashings of Ginger Beer' Roger

Hi Richard, in the UK Serck Motorsport do good rad repairs. https://www.serckmotorsport.co.uk/ There are also a number of one man bands but they are getting fewer I had RadWeld in a TR4A rad for over a year until I chickened out. Roger

Hi Richard, that is how the TR4 cable is fitted (no angle drive) There are longer speedo cables available to ease the bending. Roger

Hi Paul, remove the shoes and clean it down as best you can. Refit the wheel and rotate the wheel whilst keeping your hand on the tyre. Can you hear or feel a noise from the bearing - if yes, you will need a new hub. Then hold the tyre at the 12 & 6-o-clock position and give it a good waggle. Did you feel any play (there should be absolutely none) If you could feel play then you need a new hub. Moss sell their own new build hubs that work well. Bastuk make new hubs that probably work well. Both these are to the original design. Others have

There is so much we do not understand in every walk of life. Only the flat earthists can easily deny the unexplained because they can only see/touch their reality. However jumping out of ones 'reality' is a very brave step. I don't bother with UFO's etc as they don't bother me but 'odd' reality needs an eye keeping on it. Roger

............Wot, no flip flops !!!!! Roger

Dunlop were definitely being produced in India in the 1990's Roger

Hi Emrys, It sounds as if the auto park plunger inside the motor is not riding up the cam to switch off. On the underside of the motor there should be a switch attached to the body Inside this switch is a plunger - this can wear and the motor will not stop. Or the cam is missing inside the motor. Take it all of and delve inside. Roger

Hi Tigger, Dunlop wire wheels have been made in India for a very long time. It just keeps the production costs down along with the level of quality. Roger

Our TR's have been served very well by C&B, Moss whatever over many years. Even new cars have quality issues. We have been very lucky. Roger

If a magician can do that imagine what God could do Roger

Hot on the heals of the Rimmer/Moss sell out I discovered this morning that the true epitome of Britishness , 3- in - 1 oil , is owned by WD40. What next Cadbury making decent chocolate.!!! Roger

The quality 'silver solder' can still be found in odd parts of the world. Many UK model engineers bought huge stocks before it was banned. Roger

Hi Dave, the little pip (certainly on the TR4-6) is a 'top hat' section that fits under a spring steel clip. Any old TR4-6) item will have the part. I could send you the part if you get stuck Roger

No good will come of this. Both companies are ripe for asset stripping. Thankfully we still have TRShop, TRGB, Revington and other smaller loyal suppliers. It didn't take long, after Pete's death, for the walls to be torn down. Roger

Hi Richard, Have you got a local 'FreeCycle' scheme. This is where you can post on a 'FreeCycle' forum and give away your rubbish or quality items or ask for similar. It works well here in West London. have a look here https://uk.freecycle.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpOC27p-8hQMVsJNQBh1CRQOsEAAYASAAEgLhYvD_BwE I suspect everybody has their quota of TRAction. I gave away a couple of dozen 3 or 4 years ago to a mother & Toddler group - they used the shiny paper to create montages.

Hi Rob cutting a hole in the tunnel is the easiest solution. The bung in the floor is a good size to go for. Roger

Hi Bobbie the search facility is rather crude. The less key words the better. Most searchers go via Google quoiting 'TR Register' then what you are after Good Luck Roger

Hi Stuart, I do not know where I sourced it (possibly after an appeal on here for unwanted spares) I do know where it went. (somebody on here) Roger

Hi Nigel, I have also found this stiffness with various blades and always blamed the harder/stiff rubber - usually in the Winter time. Two possible fixes. When parking Overnight etc turn the ignition OFF when the blades are in the centre of the screen. This should stop them on a flat area. Or use Silicone rubber blades. Roger

Can the TR6 joint be used #71 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/steering-suspension/steering/steering-tr5-6-1967-76.html Why do you want to change? Roger