Bfg Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Darn Hamish., you must be getting those tyres really smoking ..that your alternator needs a heat shield to protect itself from them ! But it does look pretty neat. Nice job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Hazards now all installed and operating. Peter W IMG_6541.MOV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) Fitted one of those battery isolators to go with the new alternator. also narrowed my car lift as per ELITR6 suggestion. Edited May 6, 2020 by Hamish Pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Improved the drainage as per Ed's site skim of seam sealer when the time comes. Thinking about it now I should have zinc plated them before welding them into place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 13 hours ago, PodOne said: Improved the drainage as per Ed's site skim of seam sealer when the time comes. Thinking about it now I should have zinc plated them before welding them into place I make a box shape for that as the hole in the wing is quite large at that point Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, stuart said: I make a box shape for that as the hole in the wing is quite large at that point Stuart. Hi Stuart Might have guessed you had a simpler solution! I've drilled a hole in the sill just front of the A post and another through the back of the sill so the water will exit there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 1 minute ago, PodOne said: Hi Stuart Might have guessed you had a simpler solution! I've drilled a hole in the sill just front of the A post and another through the back of the sill so the water will exit there. Ive never been keen on the exit through the sill idea hence the way I do it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) On 4/25/2020 at 1:02 PM, Clarkey said: So far this week, I've had the Rev counter out to replace the oil warning indicator that came out during the trip to the I.O.W.(years ago),Bit of a Bu@@er to remove, but job done. this afternoon im going to fit my Overdrive logic that I bought back in 2013 that I found in the garage last weekend What a waste of my time that was 2 days gone, logic doesn’t work spoken with revingtons also a couple of prominent members lots of head scratching and still no joy pile of **** in the bin you go some time’s its better to leave well alone will be gone soon thank god Edited May 9, 2020 by Clarkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 19 hours ago, Clarkey said: What a waste of my time that was 2 days gone, logic doesn’t work spoken with revingtons also a couple of prominent members lots of head scratching and still no joy pile of **** in the bin you go some time’s its better to leave well alone will be gone soon thank god Clarkey dont bin it, if you don't want it I will have it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm 783 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 7/25/2014 at 9:27 PM, openroad said: Trying to get at and undo the gearbox filler plug, cant have been done for years,and wants to burr off all the time.....cant believe something so easy,can be so difficult. Have tried allsorts, so thats me sorted... If i do it, i will be off to Donnington to Triumphfest. Conrad. Conrad, do you have the square ended spanner for that job? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm 783 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Having just replaced front/ rear suspension bushes, factory road springs, back to 165 x 15 Pirellis, ally fuel tank and other bits and pieces, just cleaned and polished and ready for France (of course Covid notwithstanding). I can’t believe how much better the car feels now having made those changes. Finger crossed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRsixchris Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 When I first brought my car I had to replace the CAM and oil pump as some of the existing cam journals had worn and deposited metal into the oil. At the time I replaced the oil pressure relief valve spring. Since then the oil pressure at start up has been high at 100psi. Today I swapped the spring for one out of my spare engine - oil pressure now a more relaxed 75 PSI at start-up. I never liked the high start-up pressure as in my mind it was unnecessary and just stressed the oil pump and filter. I guess the replacement spring was an "uprated" item as it was about 10mm longer than the used item i fitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iani Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Just collected a pair of trailing arms from being vapour blasted, I'm quite impressed with the finish, will probably lacquer them now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Following on from fitting my alternator and keeping the ammeter I fitted a cheap volt meter. It’s quite bright so I have wired it via a switch, tucked away behind the display, so I can turn it off. may put some tinted window film over it yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Finally got round to 'matting' the lower sills, just used the same matt black I'd used on the back and windscreen surround. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Today I join the OD and the GB and pray that the oil leak is a thing of history. Then onto the heater unit - new fan and controller. can't wait to get it on the road Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 hours ago, RogerH said: Today I join the OD and the GB and pray that the oil leak is a thing of history. Then onto the heater unit - new fan and controller. can't wait to get it on the road Roger I have my fingers crossed for you Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Hi Folks, OD & GB now back together. I hope that oil leak is sorted However the bell housing was soaked in black oil. So, off with the flywheel to see what is going on. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 3days painting blocking and polishing, chuffed with the end results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Today I changed oil. engine has a new percolated filter and valvoline VR1 mineral 20/50 the gearbox and OD. Has new dynolite gear 40 oil, takes a while to fill whist it flows into the OD. the back axle has new dynolite 85w-140 hypoid LSD oil (this is only 200 mile old but it’s Changed after a bit of running in a new CW&P and plate LSD). needed a hot shower after a day under the car!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Looking at this thread has nobody touched their car since June ! I must admit that i haven't..... I have a friends CB750F motorbike engine in bits awaiting a couple of parts in the workshop, then I'll be dismantling and rebuilding my CB550 motor with bigger pistons for 600ccs of power ! For the TR6 i'm just lining up for a coolant change and service, when the temp is above 10C that is ! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 10 hours ago, Steves_TR6 said: For the TR6 i'm just lining up for a coolant change and service, when the temp is above 10C that is ! Steve That will be summer then! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnC Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) Finally got around to making myself a PI calibration kit. Air supply via blue hose from my compressor, flow controlled by needle valve, into tiny venturi vacuum generator. Two vacuum gauges (couldn’t get the low range precision and full range in one gauge). Black hose goes to MU vacuum port. Calibration measurements done by feeler gauge. I’ve now set up my shiny new CP cam. Such fun! And with the AFR gauge, I can see the results on the road. The data logger lets me analyse the results later as well. Edited December 15, 2020 by JohnC Added photo & descriprion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Nice work John. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Pair of Limora CV jointed half shafts going in. Just waiting for new T/A studs that are being manufactured longer. Having measured the hub flanges on the originals and the new ones they are the same within a few thou’ but with the back plate and the hub in position the standard nylock nuts are not in safety (I used Loctite 243 last time).... and yes I have tried new studs! So the new ones are the same length going into the T/A, 0.375 plain section for the backplate and hub (will allow for the clamp up) and 0.875 for the washer and nut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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