Norman D Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Have started putting things back on my restored bodyshell,unfortunatly I did not dismantle it myself but bought an abandoned project. Can any one tell me how the regulator is attached,I can identify the two holes one above the other in my case but they are about 1/2 inch diameter,do some sort of inserts go in here?. If so can you point me towards them in the Moss catalogue please. I can see that if nuts bolts and washers were used it would be awkward to remove the regulator once the dashboard etc is in place. Thanks in anticipation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi Norman, I think you'll find that the regulator is affixed by nothing more exotic than a couple of screws into spire nuts - that's how I remember it, anyway ! Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi Norman, I think you'll find that the regulator is affixed by nothing more exotic than a couple of screws into spire nuts - that's how I remember it, anyway ! Cheers, Alec Large head, slightly rounded and slotted. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 But its location also depends on your TS number. If it's pre TS 60,000, look at my original black TR3A TS 27489 LO. If it's a post TS 60000 TR3A ora TR3B the voltage regulator should be located as per the BRG TR3A attached. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Large head, slightly rounded and slotted. AlanR That's no way to talk about 'Mr P' Alan.......... Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Try FC2805 Clip nut. they are a press fit clip in the hole and the screws are slotted pan head. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) That's no way to talk about 'Mr P' Alan.......... Cheers Andrew I didn't get the description fully correct - see Stuart's post. I should have said : Large slotted pan head, slightly rounded. AlanR Edited December 28, 2009 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norman D Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Just what I needed to know, you've come up trumps again folks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivdownunder Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Hi Norman, The fixing concept for the voltage regulator and starter solenoid was for one man assembly. A factory hand could push the spire nut into the bulkhead from the engine bay, then screw the component into place without needing someone standing on their head inside the car to hold a spanner on a nut. Regards, Viv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angelfj Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Hi Norman, The fixing concept for the voltage regulator and starter solenoid was for one man assembly. A factory hand could push the spire nut into the bulkhead from the engine bay, then screw the component into place without needing someone standing on their head inside the car to hold a spanner on a nut. Regards, Viv. Viv: You never cease to amaze me. When you explain something it always sounds like you had actually been there!!! Don't have a TARDIS, do you? Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angelfj Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Large head, slightly rounded and slotted. AlanR Alan: Who on this forum are you describing??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angelfj Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) Have started putting things back on my restored bodyshell,unfortunatly I did not dismantle it myself but bought an abandoned project. Can any one tell me how the regulator is attached,I can identify the two holes one above the other in my case but they are about 1/2 inch diameter,do some sort of inserts go in here?. If so can you point me towards them in the Moss catalogue please. I can see that if nuts bolts and washers were used it would be awkward to remove the regulator once the dashboard etc is in place. Thanks in anticipation. Norman: if you really want the details, here you go. I must admit , it has been some time since I reviewed these details, and I thought that the screws were "round head", but this reference clearly indicates, "mushroom head". Good luck! Edited December 29, 2009 by angelfj Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivdownunder Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks Frank. Some people are brilliant brain surgeons......others are inspired by spire nuts. Tragic isn't it !. Actually, if you know of someone willing to part with a good used Tardis, I'm in the market. Nothing at all on ebay. Sure would help with the current rather complicated rebuild. Hope the Grey Lady is progressing well, and happy New Year. Viv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norman D Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Angelfj Great help that picture of "Simmonds nut" have found 4 in a box of rusty bits that came with the car the other 2 must be for the solenoid. Thanks again progress is being made! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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