Fireman049 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Greetings gentlefolk I bring thee glad tidings! My TR3A (UFN 878) came back from the paintshop today! It's absolutely beautiful in its new coat of Signal Red. BUT, I am not looking forward to putting it all back together again! Where do I start??? Worried of north Wales! (aka Tom). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Tom, congrats. You start by posting a picture here ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thank you, Foster461 - I'm not very good with the old Dropbox, but I'll do my best over the weekend! Cheers - Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Tom New uprated wiring loom,the best vfm you will spend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hi Neil ~ Yes you're perfectly right ~ I've already got a brand new harness (with all the wires labelled ready to go on!). I shall be fitting relay switches to most components, horns, lights, rad. fan etc. etc. I'm now in the process of rebuilding the engine using a spare block. Cheers ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Great news Tom! Relays etc are a welcome addition to the TR's electrics! Try to use as much nyloc nuts as possible. These nuts keep all parts safely together and when properly installed, there are no rattles - even when driving a bumpy road for miles and miles! Menno Edited November 30, 2012 by Menno van Rij Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) You're perfectly right Menno ~ nyloc nuts are always the way to go. Also, if I have to add any additional wiring, I always use soldered connections NEVER those terrible 'crimp' efforts which look terrible! Best regards ~ Tom. Edited November 30, 2012 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR24178 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Flat section spring washers are just as good, but always use locking nuts, (nyloc) on suspension and steering, I can't remember ever finding a loose nut where I had fitted a proper spring washer. Crimped terminals look ****, but their are issues with soldering (mentioned at Malvern wiring talk) I like to shrink a sleeve over a crimped terminal to hide those modern looking blue red and yellow sleeves. Does any one agree with me that some lucar fasteners don't grip the spade for long, so are not to the standard of the original spec ie they are ****, soft metal, not sprung? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Larnder Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi 21478 Totally agree! When Ivé done a long journey, I always find the lucars to the LT conns. on the coil work loose and it causes the engine to miss, once it even caused a complete stop in France on the way to Le Mans. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Here she is folks ~ UFN 878 Fresh back from the painters! Any volunteers to help me put her back together!! Tom. Edited December 2, 2012 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Looking Good Tom Have fun putting it all back together, and as you have mastered putting photos on the forum we expect loads more. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Very nice Tom. I'd say with a painted tub on a rolling chassis you are already half way there Stan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Tom Looking forward to following the rebuild. As for electrics, as I have recently discovered there is 'crimping' and there is 'crimping'. There are the modern terminals described by TR21478 with their rather unattractive, gharish plastic covers which are crushed onto the wire with a simple crimper costing a couple of quid. Then there is the unadorned terminal with 2 sets of 'arms': one grips the insulated cable and the second set grip the stripped cable. A more professional crimper is needed to fold over the arms for a secure grip. These terminal can then be protected by individual opaque covers or one can apply heatshrink. Personally, I feel more confident with latter type of terminal / crimp which I think also looks better. All a matter of personal taste though... Keep us updated. Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Felger Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Congratulations Tom, The shell looks superb - It is good to know that there will soon be another Belgrove car on the road. Good luck with the assembly, Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Hi Guy, Stan, Miles and Willie - Thank you all for your kind words. Yes Guy, now that I've (Finally)! mastered the dark arts of putting photo's on the Forum I'll keep everyone posted with the updates of the rebuild from time to time. Tom. Edited December 2, 2012 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Then there is the unadorned terminal with 2 sets of 'arms': one grips the insulated cable and the second set grip the stripped cable. A more professional crimper is needed to fold over the arms for a secure grip. These terminal can then be protected by individual opaque covers or one can apply heatshrink. The advantage of this type is that if you strip a little extra length of insulation, you can fold back the wire after crimping it and 'double-crimp' it with the insulation arms. Undetectable once covered and minimises the potential problem of the cable pulling out of the spade connector when tugged hard. Edited December 2, 2012 by BrianC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Nic looking paint job, I am sure the car will be a cracker when finished, if done in time for christmas will that make it a christmas cracker ? ..........OK I am getting my coat Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fox889 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Tom, is that the original number? I have UFN 325 which I'm ashamed to say I took off a series 2 Lambretta & put it on my '6'! Cheers Nick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Very nice shell Tom, keep up the good work ! Raymond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley James Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Surely it's best to buy a new loom from the TR Shop for about £100 then all the crimping is done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigmalcy Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Surely it's best to buy a new loom from the TR Shop for about £100 then all the crimping is done. Not on the loom that I bought from them, Ash... just plain ended wires. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 That loom is correct for the earlier cars, you must specify the chassis number as the loom changed around TS60000 to Lucars. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigmalcy Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 That loom is correct for the earlier cars, you must specify the chassis number as the loom changed around TS60000 to Lucars.Stuart. Stuart Just checking - are you saying that looms for post 60000 cars should come with connectors already attached? Our car is post 60000 and the TR Shop sent me a loom without any connectors attached to it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thats what I said. You must tell them if its a post 60K car as those looms come with the Lucars attached. Im sure they will change it if you give them a ring. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigmalcy Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thats what I said. You must tell them if its a post 60K car as those looms come with the Lucars attached. Im sure they will change it if you give them a ring.Stuart. Thanks Stuart The guys at the TR Shop knew the chassis number of the car when I ordered the loom, so I would have expected them to have supplied the correct loom... but everyone makes mistakes, I suppose. I'll give them a call to see what they say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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