Mike Graham
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Mike - Shame - Shame - TRs are not for trailers. They are for driving. As someone un UK once wrote - "No where's very far in a TR".
Totally agree Don, but I like the idea of having a secure hold-done point just in case. Hope to see you at some events this summer. Cheers, Mike
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I have thought of replacing one of the bolts holding the heavy steel plate that protects the rad with an eye bolt. One on each side, but have not got around to it. Anyone done that? My idea was to provide an easy spot for a tie down on my trailer if needed. Cheers, Mike
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Stan, I was very happy with this product for various cleaning and polishing jobs during my restoration.
http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05100-05101.html
I would try whatever you decide to use on a small hidden location. With a bit of care and patience you should be able to tidy up the grill.
Cheers, Mike
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Although I have used ordinary copper myself at times, my understanding is that copper is not recommended for gas lines as it is too soft and can fatigue and break over time. On my TR3 I used copper-nickel lines for brake lines and fuel line tank to pump. My recollection is that the original fuel line was 5/16 inch, not sure if 1/4 inch would cause issues. Guess if possible, I'd be inclined to stick with 5/16. Cheers, Mike
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Nice site. Not at home for a couple of weeks, but will see what I might have that you don't already have on your site. Cheers, Mike
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Since you have yet to ID some, make sure that you don't get rid of parts that you might nee later.. They might be hard to replace. Cheers, Mike
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This topic of hard to change wide belts comes up quite often. I've found that turning wheels to the LHS provides more clearance between steering mechanism and crank pulley. One thing I've wondered about is carrying a belt like this for temporary use in an emergency (http://t.harborfreight.com/vibration-free-link-belt-43771.html?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.ca%2F). BTW, I just added an alternator and kept the wide belt (a cogged one). Cheers, Mike
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Don't see the picture, but I think usually there is only one brown wire from A1 to amp meter, so that second brown is feeding something else. This link may help too: http://www.advanceautowire.com/tr24a.pdf
Cheers, Mike
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Little late with my input, but my early 56 definitely had the speaker hole (which I covered with a piece of sheet metal), and there was no drain shelf. Cheers, Mike
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Thanks for the pics Ian. Looks good. Cheers, Mike
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Thanks Bob. Cheers, Mike
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I'd be interested in seeing pictures of how you guys routed the pipes. Cheers, Mike
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Hi Jim ... I bought pipes from Automec as well, and was happy with the product, but it took some time to sort out the connections on my 56 Lockheed-equipped TR3. I'm in Canada and was dealing with UK headquarters. I have a long series of email exchanges with them. I can review in more detail but I think this is what I found.
- the standard fittings on all the pipes (except the bridge pipes) are 3/8 x 20 BSF
- bridge pipes on the drums are 3/8 x 24 UNF
- the flex hoses are 3/8 UNF on male end and the female end is 3/8 BSF
BTW, in case you are planning to get braided hoses, I bought Goodridge braided hoses and those did not fit without modification and it took some time to sort that out too.
If you have more questions, will go through my notes some more.
Cheers, Mike
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I wouls also suggest drive it and enjoy. Cheers, Mike
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Very nice indeed! That was the original colour combination of my 56 TR3. Cheers, Mike
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Assume you have Lockheed dual master cylinder. Earlier this summer I had lots of trouble bleeding the clutch using both conventional method and trying to use vacuum. I decided to go with pressure bleeding. BTW, the brakes bled easily using method described in manual. I made a simple flat steel plate and installed a tire valve. After installation of plate, couple of pumps with bicycle pump, open bleeder at slave, and air and fluid shot out into bleeder bottle. One more conventional bleed to make sure all OK and I was done. Total time to make plate maybe 30 minutes, cost about $3.00, bleed time less than 5 minutes, level of frustration zero. Might be worth a try. Doesn't need much pressure, and make sure master reservoir does not go dry. Some pictures attached for those who are interested. Cheers, Mike
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What I have is posted on our website Tom. You should be able to download directly and print your own copies. Cheers, Mike
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Yes, Don, he was truly a real gentleman. Some pictures of Kit and Ken for those who might be interested.
http://www.ovtc.net/more-pictures-from-kit-healthcote.html
Cheers, Mike
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Kit Heathcote's daughter, Valerie Pettifer, just informed members of the Ottawa Valley Triumph Club that Kit's passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 25 August, after a lengthy hospital stay with declining health. He was just shy of his 93rd birthday but had dealt with dementia for the last few years. Kit had spoken at our meetings several times to share his general knowledge of Triumphs and especially his European rallying experience in TRs with Ken Richardson in the 1950s (http://www.ovtc.net/news.html). Kit was an engaging speaker who was always modest about his extensive rally and Triumph experiences. He was a real gentleman and will be missed by everyone in the Triumph world. Cheers, Mike
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This reminds me that I have not tackled final fitting of the sidescreens. Guess I better have a go at that some time. Cheers, Mike
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Will report on progress once I get the gasket material, and get everything back together. Cheers, Mike
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Going to have a go at making some rubber gaskets. Contacted the manufacturer (Monroe) of the gasket sheet material and they suggested a gasket material made from EPDM.
https://www.fastenal.com/products?term=E6006224&searchMode=
Have some on order so we will see how it works out.
Cheers, Mike
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Thanks Stuart. Cheers, Mike
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Thanks Alec ... that's what I'm hoping to accomplish. Cheers, Mike
Bought it :-)
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Congratulation. Looks like a nice car. Cheers, Mike