Bobster Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 I would be grateful for Member’s advice please. I have collected an’Advisory’ for a weak locking spring (621982) on the RH driver seat on my TR5. So far I’ve tried a number of well known suppliers and all are saying NCA and nothing secondhand either. So suggestions on cost effective workarounds or indeed a niche supplier would be much appreciated. The main locking bar and knob are also NCA... So even after investing much in maintaining a roadworthy classic ... It appears that other modest items can present unexpected difficulties. I don’t wish to change from the seats I have. Many thanks in advance. Very best, Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colin3511 Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Try Mark on 07712 129831. I've never seen so many TR spares in one place. Good luck. Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Very many thanks Colin and much appreciate this suggestion. I’ll feedback if successful. Very best, Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 New complete slides are available Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Hi Bob, Pm sent re the parts. Cheers Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Interesting that they failed you on that as TR4/4a dont have that facility at all, early Minis the same. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith1948 Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 The inspector was being very picky! There are 2 springs on my TR6 seats which I have fitted into a 4A. One end of each spring hooks over the locking catch and the other end presses against the back frame of the seat. One solution might be to fit a piece of metal beneath the end that presses onto the seat frame thus increasing the spring tension. Also look at the position of the catch plate on the seat slide. Mine adjusts because I made my own catch plates for 4A runners. It looks like on the 5 it is held in place by a bolt and washer. Is it possible to adjust this so the locking catch fits onto it more securely i.e. move the catch plate rearwards a bit. If the bit where the locking catch fits over is worn then turn the catch plate through 180 degrees and re-adjust it. I wouldn't have thought that the springs were 'weak' - more a case of adjustment. Good luck Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith1948 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Hello Bob Did you manage to resolve the weak spring issue? Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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