roy53 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 i have just stripped the dash ready to recover and have found several holes for switches which have been fitted over the years. i would like to know which to weld up to go back to original. So do you have a photo of the standard TR 3 dash ? Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 This might help though missing the fan rheostat Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) I had to do the same ! Bob. P.S. Stuart - your O/D switch appears to be in the fan rheostat hole ! Edited March 13, 2020 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Here are photos of the backside of my TR3B's dash panel prior to restoration. Note that the holes on the driver side (LHD) were used for heater rheostat and windscreen washer pump. They're now used for rheostat and overdrive switch. It's not uncommon to use a rubber panel plug to blank off an unused hole. Depending on where your holes are and what future plans you may have for them, Roy, that may be an option over welding them closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Thanks for those so the hole next to the rev with the flat top is for rheostat and the one near the door is for the overdrive switch . Is that correct? i have several others to fill Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Correct. I believe the O/D switch hole is always there in the steel, but is covered over with the vinyl if not an O/D car. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 From the TR3 workshop manual : (with screen wash control, left of centre console). Cheers, Deggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Which manual was that Deggers - my "service instruction manual" TR2 with TR3 supplement (original red hardback cover) does not show that page ? Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) Practical Hints for TR3 owners. https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/books-manuals-dvds/owners-handbook-tr3a-501528-3.html TR3 Vehicle Owners Handbook I would guess. The one that contains the TR3A wiring diagram. Or perhaps TR 2 Owners Handbook https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/books-manuals-dvds/owners-handbook-tr2-501528-1.html Cheers Peter W Edited March 14, 2020 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lebro said: Which manual was that Deggers? Hi Bob, it's from "The Official Complete TR2 & TR3" manual. Published by Robert Bentley Inc, comprising the 'Service Instruction Manual' and the 'Driver's Instruction Book'. (Also available as a downloadable PDF. Link HERE) An original slim-line edition of the Triumph sports car driver's 'Instruction Book' is worth acquiring however : a handy addition to the glove box. Cheers, Deggers Edited March 14, 2020 by Deggers Added link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 I see page 17 states "screen washer (where fitted) so I guess the hole is present in the steel, but covered with vinyl where not fitted (as per O/D switch) Pretty sure my early '3 did not have the hole at all, I made one in that position to fit a cigar lighter socket in the 1970's, but have filled it in now. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 was the washer perhaps for the 3A ? My 3 is the last off the production line but whilst it has a hole in that area it shows signs of being DIY and larger than i would expect 12mm . Also it was non overdrive but again there is a hole in the indicated position which again has been much enlarged by hand it would seem to 19mm . Holes for map lights and 4 other switch / warning light ones that require filling. in the TR2 service manual body page 13 it shows the overdrive switch position , which is a pull switch ? in TR2 parts catalogue it shows the metal dash with no holes. Plate AN in the body section. Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I believe that all TR2's had push/pull switches for the overdrive. I only came across the 'egg' shaped overdrive switches on 3A's? Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 9 hours ago, Fireman049 said: I believe that all TR2's had push/pull switches for the overdrive. I only came across the 'egg' shaped overdrive switches on 3A's? Tom. Mine did. In the TS 5000s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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