mike3739 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Final checks for Spa next week. Good luck to all thats going see you there Cheers Mike Founder Member of the "Stoneguard Club" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijonsson Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Whish I had the TR here on Crete, top could always be down. (And pity having to go back to Sweden and **** weather) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Big weekend for the TSOAQ (Triumph Sports Owners Club Queensland) as its our annual classic car show called MacLeans Bridge http://www.macleansbridge.com/ Hope we good a good turnout Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DOG_MORGAN Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Removed rear spaxs soxs and re fit lever arms thanks billy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nickffc Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 off to the The Goat Inn at Skeyton Norwich on Sunday.... supposed to be a great show.. hope the weather holds out...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alfrom Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Polish and general 'tart up' on Saturday, shake down check on Sunday doing the Lea Valley Group tulip rally to the Shuttleworth Collection before Monday's departure to the south of France. Au revoir, mes amis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grumpy2 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 not strictly TR related but I'm doing the London to Brighton run in my old mini Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Nothing happening in my garage this weekend...... Because we're off on a mini adventure in the TR6! Heading down to Mersea Island in Essex, where I learned to sail as a kid :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HarveyCoppock Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Well had first MOT since 1998 yesterday, its been in bits since then, and failed on.... headlight adjustment - well I had helpfully left the bezels off, no seatbelt buckles - I'd just lifted both seats and lost them underneath, that occurred to me while he was testing it, and poor handbrake. I supposedly had that to bits at some point since 1998 and it should have nicely sliding cylinders and be adjusted something like, but I'll have another look at it first before buying the arm extenders. Then as its 1973 built got to see if the Post Office will change the tax class. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) A bit of refuelling. Prado out of action with non releasing clutch, so TR used for running round. Fuel gauge near bottom mark when engine cut. two mile walk to buy petrol can and petrol. bummed ride back from young man with weird haircut but generous nature. have added several gallons more in the garage. not going to do that again. E means empty. Edited May 16, 2015 by littlejim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flying_Demon Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 off to the The Goat Inn at Skeyton Norwich on Sunday.... supposed to be a great show.. hope the weather holds out...! ... I might see you there Nick, if the weather holds good tomorrow will have a run up there myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Jones Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 My Vitesse engine had already been in three other cars when installed in 1989, but was still a good one. It's done 70k miles since then, many of them hard miles. The bottom end is still original Triumph assembled, and although it doesn't rattle on start-up and has good oil pressure it burns lots of oil. I've been dosing it with Wynns for the last 5 years. I built a new short engine for it last year but hadn't good around to fitting it....... until now Out with the old...... In with the new tomorrow. Though I can't finish it until the new lot of cam followers (FLAT faced this time hopefully) arrive. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Fitting my new Racetoration’s split tunnel cover and picking up my new Black Leather MKII MX5 seats for fitting on Sunday. Monday, hopefully out for a blast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 NOTHING going to Tenby for the weekend Weekend of total Chilling!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Not going far this weekend as waiting for Granddaughter No 2, Angie (wifey) is like a cat on hot bricks waiting for the phone call. The 6 may get as far as the drive for a little sun and a polish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Fitting my new Racetorations split tunnel cover and picking up my new Black Leather MKII MX5 seats for fitting on Sunday. Monday, hopefully out for a blast. If fitting MX5 Seats you may have to do what I did with the Gearbox Cover as in the Alloy Plate,the Bulge for the Angle Drive fouls the Drivers Seat as its moved Forwards. Edited May 22, 2015 by TR NIALL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nmottershead Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Finishing off fitting a new timing cover oil seal and the an oil and filter change. Then fitting a new grille and then....,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 If fitting MX5 Seats you may have to do what I did with the Gearbox Cover as in the Alloy Plate,the Bulge for the Angle Drive fouls the Drivers Seat as its moved Forwards. Thanks Niall. That's a great tip, I'll watch out for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR6GAZ Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Trying to figure out why my heater keeps blowing its fuse...then fingers crossed if i get the nod from the wife ill fit my spanking new hood i picked up from beauliue for 100 quid then out for a thrash! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I am actually moving one of my garages 10 mtrs to the right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Trying to figure out why my heater keeps blowing its fuse...then fingers crossed if i get the nod from the wife ill fit my spanking new hood i picked up from beauliue for 100 quid then out for a thrash! Has the motor seized? Edited May 22, 2015 by Peter Cobbold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nickffc Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Trying to figure out why my heater keeps blowing its fuse...then fingers crossed if i get the nod from the wife ill fit my spanking new hood i picked up from beauliue for 100 quid then out for a thrash! or have you had the heater switch out....very east for it to short out on the metal on the dash.... from expieriance....!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nickffc Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 maybe off to the bradenham (norfolk) classic car show and fete......free to enter... never been worth a look... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Made up a new mount for iPhone/go pro :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Work on Saffy today: 1. Fitted RetroSound shallow 4.5" speakers (1.3" mounting depth) from Moss (£46) in their sale (Link) to replace the hideous 5.5" speakers mounted on 5" pods on the rear panel - what was the PO thinking? 2. Rebuilt the correct wiper motor (75655A) - now just need to test and fit it - maybe tomorrow. 3. Adjusted the MU mixture as it was running lean and popping on the overrun (thanks to Neil Ferguson (K Raven-Smith) for the advice) - however, I adjusted it too far as it's now running like a pig! - will back it off 1/2 turn tomorrow and see where that takes me. Tomorrow is another day and planned jobs are: 4. Sort 3 above! 5. Strip, clean and rebuild 3 x original early washer motors (thanks Mr Bling) - hope to get at least two working from the three......... 6. Pack and send off for refurbushment: Saffy's original Lucas fuel pump - given back to me by Cox & Buckles, Kingston (to Neil Ferguson) Original 15ACR alternator (to Cox Automotive Electrics, Atherstone) Original water pump and pulley (to EP Services, Wolverhampton (comes back with a life-long warranty) Cheers Andrew Edited May 23, 2015 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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