David Owen Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Congratulations, it's such a terrific time of life. Best wishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Congratulations (although your part was done 9 months ago and according to my wife, thereafter it's all her work). Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 On 9/2/2020 at 6:42 PM, EliTR6 said: Congratulations to you and your wife! Smashing news! Actually, the baby has already been in the TR (see above). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Herrod Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Congratulations! The start of a big adventure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Thanks everyone! Tired but happy here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Lovely Eli. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Nice pic Eli. Congratulations again. Rgds ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, EliTR6 said: Thanks everyone! Tired but happy here Thanks for showing your private happiness. Unspeakable things, but your expression says them all. Gorgeous! The other Eli when he is not covered in TR grease, wielding an AF spanner, under his 3! Edited September 8, 2020 by DavidBee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cjstoodley Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Your life just changed dramatically - for the better !! Best, Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Thanks all. Will had his first night at home which means that Dad didn't get much sleep at all I took the Tr into work, overdrive seemed to be sticking on. It sometimes wouldn't engage and then wouldn't disengage. Ignition off, I can hear the solenoid click in sharply but it makes a bit of a clatter when I switch it off. I filled it with the correct amount of penrite 40 only 100mi ago. I've swapped the relay, issue is still there. I don't think it's the (new) switch or the wiring on that side as I added a warning light that is powered by the output from the relay to the solenoid. Switch off, light off. Any ideas? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Maybe it is the switch after all. I installed it so down is on. When I flick it up it the od switches off but apply a little bit of extra pressure the solenoid clicks and the light flashes so it must be earthing the solenoid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Its definitely the switch. Are they easy to take apart? It was the last one in stock so there's not much points waiting months for a replacement. Lucky I fitted the warning light! Feels like the od works faster when I accelerate harder. Is it a case of more power builds up the pressure faster? Edited September 9, 2020 by EliTR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Not sure if you have the early pull switch, or the correct large toggle switch. the latter comes apart easily with a screwdriver, the pull switch needs the metal casing to be prised back from the plastic to get it open. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lebro said: Not sure if you have the early pull switch, or the correct large toggle switch. the latter comes apart easily with a screwdriver, the pull switch needs the metal casing to be prised back from the plastic to get it open. Bob. Hi. It's the toggle egg-shaped switch. Thanks Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 2 hours ago, EliTR6 said: Hi. It's the toggle egg-shaped switch. Thanks Bob They have two small screws on the side, to reveal the works. When engaging and disengaging overdrive always keep your foot down as that makes for seamless changes and is better for the drive train. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 55 minutes ago, stuart said: They have two small screws on the side, to reveal the works. When engaging and disengaging overdrive always keep your foot down as that makes for seamless changes and is better for the drive train. Stuart. Thanks. I always lift off the throttle slightly when engaging (trailing throttle?) and accelerate harder when switching out of od so rpm and road speed match up. No harsh jolts so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, EliTR6 said: Thanks. I always lift off the throttle slightly when engaging (trailing throttle?) and accelerate harder when switching out of od so rpm and road speed match up. No harsh jolts so far Never throttle off going either way you need the extra for both up and down changes. Makes the O/drive last longer Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, stuart said: Never throttle off going either way you need the extra for both up and down changes. Makes the O/drive last longer Stuart. Thanks. More loud pedal is an easy fix! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hardly the most exciting video to have been uploaded to YouTube but here's what's happening inside said switch. And it doesn't always unstick easily, I'm worried it will fry the solenoid if it gets stuck half on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Looks like the moving arm is not moving quite far enough, have you fixed it ? Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Lebro said: Looks like the moving arm is not moving quite far enough, have you fixed it ? Bob. Not yet. I guess I'll have to file a bit off to give it more travel. I'm going to call the supplier today to see what they can do. Shouldn't happen on a 60eur switch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Can of this https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/351732325470?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-153316-527457-8&mkcid=2&itemid=351732325470&targetid=4585238370100219&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=398226934&mkgroupid=1306220048420714&rlsatarget=pla-4585238370100219&abcId=2145997&merchantid=87779&msclkid=976966b79b341b4333d639ec4bd36cd6or a good dose of WD 40 might not go amiss If all else fails I think I have a NOS switch bit from an English motorbike and TR od switch somewhere Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Can of this https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/351732325470?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-153316-527457-8&mkcid=2&itemid=351732325470&targetid=4585238370100219&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=398226934&mkgroupid=1306220048420714&rlsatarget=pla-4585238370100219&abcId=2145997&merchantid=87779&msclkid=976966b79b341b4333d639ec4bd36cd6or a good dose of WD 40 might not go amiss If all else fails I think I have a NOS switch bit from an English motorbike and TR od switch somewhere Peter W Thanks Peter. I'll have a play with the switch this weekend. More worryingly, od on the new box isn't engaging 9 times out of 10 when warm. Discovered this on my first proper drive with it yesterday. A 60mi round trip. Engine off, ignition on, the solenoid clicks in and out on all 3 gears, all A ok. When driving od works for the first couple of miles then doesn't engage at all. There's no change in road speed or rpm at all. Just checked the oil (dynolite gear 40) and it was missing a few ml to get it to the level but it is leaking more than I would expect from a newly rebuilt unit. I've done 180mi since fitting it. I've just wiped it down underneath and 15min later there's a 2" puddle of oil underneath. When od does work, it's nice and smooth. This feels like a separate issue to the switch. Edited September 12, 2020 by EliTR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Seems to be accumulating here, everywhere else is dry. I'll take the tunnel out this weekend if I find the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) Forgot to add, twice when testing the solenoid engine off I've heard a noise like an electric pump and the car moved slightly I'll order the special spanner to remove the brass plug and check the filter. Edited September 12, 2020 by EliTR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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