Lebro Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 The hub cap one would be much too big. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Oh,well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Hi Folks, I found a nice lapel badge that will go into the gear knob when the new tool turns up https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133625689129?hash=item1f1cb63429:g:xBYAAOSwt61f8JWs Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Go for something more ‘you’ and unique Roger.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124524368534?var=0&&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338743053&customid=jkp_EAIaIQobChMIjdauq5eu9AIVVJBoCR1zpwO0EAQYBiABEgLmVfD_BwE&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjdauq5eu9AIVVJBoCR1zpwO0EAQYBiABEgLmVfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) QPR might be more appropriate for where Roger lives! Lapel badges - good idea! But Triumph Globe badges are available too! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352144396037 Edited November 23, 2021 by john.r.davies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 HiJohn, Kevin knows something of my background. Mum and dad from Preston and I've followed PNE for a long time - sadly they are still useless. QPR is only 8 miles away butI couldn;t follow them. Hi Kev, I didn;t think of that badge - now you've got me thinking. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) I have a pair of stud earrings that are the Triumph World badge, never wear them. Two for the price of one. Edited November 25, 2021 by SuzanneH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Got fed up with oil breathing out of the oil filler cap, dripping on the rocker cover and ultimately dripping down the back of the engine. The addition of a shaped part inside the oil filler cap has stopped the oil breathing issues. The modification is a simple internal/external flanged & coned plug fitted with a Loctite coated screw to the cap. The only hassle was drilling the spring steel insert of the cap. Done with a masonry drill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Nice one, Blue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) I don`t have those holes at the bottom, instead there are 2 slots at the front. Doesn`t seem to leak oil either. Ralph Edited December 5, 2021 by Ralph Whitaker spelling mistake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) On 11/22/2021 at 6:44 PM, john.r.davies said: I don't know if they are the wrong size, but one of the well known TR2-3-4 hubcap badges would looks well on there. On the lathe, you could cut a recess on the top of the knob for the round badge and epoxy it in. Thank you for the idea. I used up the last of the stainless bar and a bit of brass plus a lapel badge from the badge seller on. e bay recessed into the top. Glued it all together using JB Weld. It is better polished than the photo shews. Here fitted awaiting me getting the heater back in. Peter W Edited July 19, 2022 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 Very smart. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Interesting task. Change the snapped and seized hinge pins in 2 TR4 door hinges. The pins are hardened, but not glass hard thankfully. Drilled a 6 mm hole in the end of each broken pin with a carbide drill to give the punch somewhere to sit without belling out the pin. Set about with a punch and hammer, ended up with the oxy/propane torch getting the hinge barrel red hot to allow a good wallop. Took two of us just over an hour. Not pretty, but now in bits and awaiting fettling for rebuild. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) Fitting the first of two of Roger’s logic overdrive control units Now to make a second passing contact switch fit in the original overdrive switch housing for the second kit. Peter W Edited July 30, 2022 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 7/23/2022 at 7:28 PM, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Interesting task. Change the snapped and seized hinge pins in 2 TR4 door hinges. The pins are hardened, but not glass hard thankfully. Drilled a 6 mm hole in the end of each broken pin with a carbide drill to give the punch somewhere to sit without belling out the pin. Set about with a punch and hammer, ended up with the oxy/propane torch getting the hinge barrel red hot to allow a good wallop. Took two of us just over an hour. Not pretty, but now in bits and awaiting fettling for rebuild. Next step. Turn 4 tpi groove in hinge pins for grease flow. Tap and fit grease nipples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Excellent Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Next step. Turn 4 tpi groove in hinge pins for grease flow. Tap and fit grease nipples. Peter - how many are you doing? I've got lots of old ones waiting patiently........ Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 Not commercially viable against new repro hinges at £30 each. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted August 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 Well, I am unexpectedly "in the shed" today taking the carbs and manifolds off due to a sheared manifold to downpipe stud. Detected a small blow yesterday and thought I would just nip up the brass nuts. You know the rest. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 17 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Next step. Turn 4 tpi groove in hinge pins for grease flow. Tap and fit grease nipples. I fitted grease nipples in my hinges when I refurbed the hinges during my rebuild. Not having the wherewithal to machine a grease groove, I just pressed the new pins (made out of 9mm rod) home and put a blob of weld on the end to hold them in place. The grease gun needs a bit of a squeeze to get the grease to flow but it does get there. I suspect they will outlast me. Rgds Ian PS Does anyone have a fix that stops the door dropping slightly when the sidescreens are attached, even though there is no obvious play in the hinges. It seems like the back plate of the door distorts slightly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) Hi Ian, Could it be the “a” post flexing? Iain Edited August 6, 2022 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, iain said: Hi Ian, Could it be the “a” post flexing? Iain Correct, fillets above and below the top hinge area to inner wing makes all the difference. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 42 minutes ago, stuart said: Correct, fillets above and below the top hinge area to inner wing makes all the difference. Stuart. Thanks Stuart & Iain. Looks like a job for the winter. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 It’s one for me too Ian, it’s been on the to-do list for years! Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Ralph Whitaker said: Well, I am unexpectedly "in the shed" today taking the carbs and manifolds off due to a sheared manifold to downpipe stud. Detected a small blow yesterday and thought I would just nip up the brass nuts. You know the rest. Ralph Hi Ralph, Do you have the down pipe gasket ? I am sure I have a few NOS Triumph copper ones lurking in the gasket drawer. Spares as I no longer have a manifold to down-pipe joint requiring a gasket. PM if you want one or two in the post. Not going for the Jaguar fix then... Drill out stud from below and fit nut and bolt. Peter W Edited August 6, 2022 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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