harlequin Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Eli To get the choke to lock on remove the split pin from the clamp where the cable connects to the carb and pull the peg still attaced to the cable from the linkage, then turn the peg one revolution clockwise (looking to the front of the car) and reinsert the peg into the linkage. This puts a twist into the cable that will lock the choke in any position, to adjust the choke give it a slight twist anticlockwise and push or pull. George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 14 hours ago, harlequin said: Eli To get the choke to lock on remove the split pin from the clamp where the cable connects to the carb and pull the peg still attaced to the cable from the linkage, then turn the peg one revolution clockwise (looking to the front of the car) and reinsert the peg into the linkage. This puts a twist into the cable that will lock the choke in any position, to adjust the choke give it a slight twist anticlockwise and push or pull. George Thanks George I'll have a go this week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 15 hours ago, EliTR6 said: The od works well with an immediate kick so I'll be extra careful switching in and out. Getting there... Always engage overdrive with throttle on never on a trailing throttle, same for disengaging always keep power on, especially prescient with A type. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 If the choke still doesn't stay out after doing what George said, you will have to re-shape the ratchet notches in the brass rod also check the "Band" spring which presses into them. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 Or a clothes peg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 The clothes peg works for me. Reshaping the brass rod is going to be tricky. Good luck Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Haven't looked at the choke cable yet but there's now a clothes peg in the drivers side pocket Apologies for the continual lopsided photo. Only happens on this forum. I've fitted a layer of thermo-tec heat and sound insulation as I still haven't bought carpets and the short run the other day pretty much gassed me. 20 litres of new fuel certainly helped with the rough running. I'm hoping to take the car out for a longer drive tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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EliTR6 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 26 minutes ago, Lebro said: Thanks @Lebro You're more patient than I am! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Took the car for a 20min run on Saturday morning. Started easily enough, no more rough running. Ran great, OD works perfectly, new sound matting means I can barely hear the 'box whine and no more fumes creeping into the cabin. I had charged the battery a couple of weeks ago, and during Saturday's drive the voltmeter showed around 14V when the car was running. Thought I would be brave and take the TR to work this morning. It was mighty cold on Saturday afternoon (I went surfing, it wasn't pleasant) and overnight and a bit milder yesterday. Froze overnight and around -2C this morning. Battery was bought brand new in February, I always switch it off with a switch to the -ve terminal. Turn the battery on this morning, ignition key and the alternator warning lamp lights up as usual. Pushed the starter button and nothing happened. Voltmeter shows only 12V so not a great sign. I've put the battery on to charge this morning and will try again at lunchtime. The car is garaged and it's cold but hardly the arctic circle either. Isn't it odd for a nearly new battery to fail like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Thinking back to this morning: didn't hear the starter solenoid click at all. Will check the wiring as well when I get home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 If voltmeter read 12V while you had the starter button pushed, then yes you have a wiring / solenoid / switch problem, not a battery problem. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 45 minutes ago, Lebro said: If voltmeter read 12V while you had the starter button pushed, then yes you have a wiring / solenoid / switch problem, not a battery problem. Bob. Thanks. Jiggled all the wiring and it turns over now. All the wiring is new but maybe it's got a bit oxydised. Or the solenoid is on its way out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) False hope. Back to no starting again. Checked battery, 12.7V. Will pull the switch out from the dash before replacing the relay. The screws holding the solenoid on the bulkhead have always been slightly loose. Will check its still earthed too. Hopefully a simple fix! Doubly frustrating being stuck in the office. I can't fix the car but I can't get any work done either as I'm too busy thinking about the car! Edited December 7, 2020 by EliTR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) One of the screw heads holding the solenoid had sheared off. I had wondered by the relay was always at an angle now I know. Annoyingly, the +ve battery cable was a bit on the short side so I made a new one up and managed to get the broken screw out with pliers. Put everything back together and all is well. Ive got a 2nd hand smiths voltmeter to fit to replace my current cheapo one. Needle didn't move when I installed it this evening. I've removed it again and get 119 Ohms resistance across the terminals which seems to be correct. I'll try again tomorrow wiring it straight to the battery. Edited December 7, 2020 by EliTR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 On 12/4/2020 at 12:01 PM, EliTR6 said: thermo-tec heat and sound insulation Hi Eli, is this the best option for heat and sound? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 9 hours ago, David Owen said: Hi Eli, is this the best option for heat and sound? Hi David. I don't know if it's the best but it is relatively thin, seems to work well and wasn't that expensive. I used a high temp and vibration resistant glue to stick it down. Maybe one day I'll get around to fitting a proper set of carpets! Here's the link for where I bought the insulation from: https://www.racingmotorshop.fr/moteur/echappement/isolant-acoustique-et-thermique/21849-isolant-accoustique-et-thermique-cool-it-thermo-guard-120x180cm.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 The Smiths voltmeter can take some time to respond. It may take a minute or so to wake up in cold weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 26 minutes ago, Drewmotty said: The Smiths voltmeter can take some time to respond. It may take a minute or so to wake up in cold weather. I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip. Will try again this evening. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 2 hours ago, EliTR6 said: Hi David. I don't know if it's the best but it is relatively thin, seems to work well and wasn't that expensive. I used a high temp and vibration resistant glue to stick it down. Maybe one day I'll get around to fitting a proper set of carpets! Here's the link for where I bought the insulation from: https://www.racingmotorshop.fr/moteur/echappement/isolant-acoustique-et-thermique/21849-isolant-accoustique-et-thermique-cool-it-thermo-guard-120x180cm.html Thank you very much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, David Owen said: Thank you very much. Pleasure Christ, it was cold driving home tonight. I must wire up the heater. You can see the effectiveness of @Lebros led bulbs Ps: I think I've found a solution to post my photos the right way up! Edited December 10, 2020 by EliTR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 16 minutes ago, EliTR6 said: Pleasure Christ, it was cold driving home tonight. I must wire up the heater. You can see the effectiveness of @Lebros led bulbs Ps: I think I've found a solution to post my photos the right way up! Are those UK spec headlamps? They look like they are lighting the LH side of the road. Or middle of the road if you use them when driving on the wrong side of the road as you need to in France. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Are those UK spec headlamps? They look like they are lighting the LH side of the road. Or middle of the road if you use them when driving on the wrong side of the road as you need to in France. Peter W Hi Peter Well spotted! Yes, I still haven't gotten around to fitting French headlamps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 2 hours ago, EliTR6 said: Pleasure Christ, it was cold driving home tonight. I must wire up the heater. You can see the effectiveness of @Lebros led bulbs Ps: I think I've found a solution to post my photos the right way up! You have no idea how much enjoyment I get out of telling MG drivers that Oh yes, the taillights were handmade by this first rate custom shop in the UK. Bob really should be charging more for them Especially since I already have mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. We all had covid tests this week and were lucky to be able to spend Christmas eve and Christmas day with family. I took the bike out on Xmas eve, it was nice and dry out. And the bike started first kick, I felt immensely proud! But I still needed to scratch my TR itch. Unfortunately the weather gods aren't with us this week but I got the old girl suited and booted and we went for a 30min drive. It didn't leak as much as I had feared, just a bit of water coming over the top of the windscreen. Happy days! Seasons greetings to all my forum friends! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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