Ian Lynam Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 I’ve just fitted a pair of the teardrop escutcheons and found that the springs hold them loosely open, such that they will knock against the paintwork when driving. Has anyone else come across this issue? They were bought from Moss but have sat on a shelf for about three and a half years and so unlikely to be under any kind of guarantee (but I have contacted them). Any advice gratefully received. Thanks. Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lynam Posted February 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 Update on the situation! Moss technical support have replied to me very quickly to say that are sending me replacements free of charge. They checked these and the springs are working correctly. Great service from Moss. Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 Good Result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 One of mine has a very weak spring, I have to push it back down after every use. It has not harmed (or even touched) the paintwork though. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 11 hours ago, Lebro said: One of mine has a very weak spring, I have to push it back down after every use. It has not harmed (or even touched) the paintwork though. Bob The teardrop should rest on its base keeping it clear of the paint work. This sometimes doesn't happen, but it has on mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 The reason the tear drop flap touches the body is because they were once remade poorly. Just the flap was cast and then fitted to the original manufacturer’s round escutcheon base, spring and pin. Joseph Fray I think were the one makers. These incorrectly shaped flaps that touched the body were produced I think for the Jagwarrr E type bonnet side locks, where show is more important than practically (Discuss) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 21 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: These incorrectly shaped flaps that touched the body were produced I think for the Jagwarrr E type bonnet side locks, where show is more important than practically (Discuss) Considering they only made 500 side lockers its not surprising that more were flogged off for TR consumption. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, stuart said: Considering they only made 500 side lockers its not surprising that more were flogged off for TR consumption. Stuart. You have to take into account that of those 500, more than 1500 still survive..... My friend looked at one once for re-import to UK. A genuine flat floor 4.2....., Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 minute ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: You have to take into account that of those 500, more than 1500 still survive..... My friend looked at one once for re-import to UK. A genuine flat floor 4.2....., bit like TR5s then FWIW I restored chassis No 85075 back in 78 so I do know early cars well. I cant drive them though due to the flat floor. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: You have to take into account that of those 500, more than 1500 still survive..... My friend looked at one once for re-import to UK. A genuine flat floor 4.2....., They made 7500 Morris Cooper S in Australia. At last count 10,000 are still on the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Just now, John McCormack said: They made 7500 Morris Cooper S in Australia. At last count 10,000 are still on the road. Always the way like original D types Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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