Fireman049 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) I've come across this mystery bracket on my 3A. It's attached to the Tie Rod for the steering column to fascia stay. It lines up with the trip counter resetting control but there is no means of securing it to the fascia ~ it just rests on the fascia. This bracket is not shown in the Moss catalogue. Any ideas? Tom. Edited August 17, 2017 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 IIRC I think it goes to the back of the dash where the trip reset cable comes down. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thank you Stuart ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Here is that brace on a LHD car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Great stuff foster461 ~ Many thanks ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hi Tom, Is your car a LHD conversion? I had one on my car. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hi Ian ~ No, my TR has always been RHD. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 They are standard fit on R/hand drive cars too but 9 out of 10 dont have them. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Thank you Stuart ~ Although I can't see any point in it? Tom. Edited August 18, 2017 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 It was part of the upgrade from the early cars when they added the extra bracing to stop the column vibrating. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Hi Stuart ~ Yes I can see the logic in the bracing stay but not that small bracket. Tom. Edited August 18, 2017 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hi Stuart # Yes I can see the logic in the bracing stay but not that small bracket. Tom. The dash is fairy flimsy at that point with the two holes for the speedo and the "U" for the column, early TR2`s used to split the dash by the "U" area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Am I correct in thinking that the trip reset cable should not come through the hole in the dash and that the small bracket should be bolted to the hole? Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Foster's photo shows it to be bolted to a hole next to the speedo trip reset hole, also interesting to see that the reset hole is present under both of the large instrument locations. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thanks for that Bob ~ On the ball as usual! I'll look for the other hole. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Hi Tom perhaps this will help, RHD version Iain PS why do the images Rotate when you upload...how do you correct? Edited August 18, 2017 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Foster's photo shows it to be bolted to a hole next to the speedo trip reset hole, also interesting to see that the reset hole is present under both of the large instrument locations. Bob. Dont forget that the speedo and rev counter were reversed during TR2 production so presumably the holes were doubled as a result. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I've now sorted out the bracket. It needed re-adjustment to it's shape to make it fit. My thanks to everyone for all your help. Regards ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Am I correct in thinking that the trip reset cable should not come through the hole in the dash and that the small bracket should be bolted to the hole? Tom. Yes Tom if the speedo you are fitting is the cast case type. The pressed steel case type position the trip reset differently. Well at least on my car.... Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Hi Peter W ~ Thank you for that. My speedo. is a pressed steel type. Have you a photo. showing the position of your trip reset ? Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Hi Peter W ~ Thank you for that. My speedo. is a pressed steel type. Have you a photo. showing the position of your trip reset ? Tom. Will get in the garage and photo two instruments for you Tom. The trip reset cable just dangles down rather than being supported in the dash edge hole. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thank you Peter W ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Attached pdf view of two types of speedo case - position of trip reset moves about 3/4" meaning it will be in wrong place to go through the support hole in the dash flange, if you use pressed steel case speedo instead on cast case. - You can not even bend it enough to work nicely..... Speedo trip resets.pdf Peter W PS the steel case speedo is rocking horse poo as it is a KPH unit. - Not for sale. Edited August 23, 2017 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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