John Bonnett Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I've just seen this on Ebayhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-GT6-MK3-1973-RED-OVERDRIVE-/301841692744?I've not come across this before. Why would one want a vacuum gauge and oil pressure gauge next to the master cylinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch82 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Ease of maintenance possibley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolmaker Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 maybe fell out of his pocket as he was taking the photo!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Must be for doing work on the engine etc - quite common on drag racing cars etc to have gauges in the engine bay and in the car so the crews can monitor the engine as well as the driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky63 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Like the reminder on where the water goes as well.....see top of radiator 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Nice kink in the breather hose too.Overall looks a nice example though to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Front No plate and drivers mirror......... (naughty) nasty !Shame its a nice ol' motor thatWeird them gauges......I understand the vac gauge but oil pressure? I would have gone engine coolant temp personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 It also clearly has no working handbrake - brick under the rear tyre and that lever angle is impossible on a working example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Never seen that idea before, and Ive been on this earth some tomeReminds me of the intelligence of the woman who went into a Ford parts dealer and asked for a 710 capThe guy said ...a 710 cap?She said Yes I`ve lost mine from under the bonnet Looking at the parts list the guy then looked and the penny droppedIs it yellow?YesDo you mean one of those?Yes thats itThe man smiled as he turned the photo of the OIL cap upside down ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Quoted from RobPearce It also clearly has no working handbrake - brick under the rear tyre and that lever angle is impossible on a working example. I think the brick is added insurance incase the h/brake does go awol,look at the incline of the driveway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Quoted from esxefi I think the brick is added insurance incase the h/brake does go awol,look at the incline of the driveway. look more like a lump of wood/timber 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Quoted from RobPearce It also clearly has no working handbrake - brick under the rear tyre and that lever angle is impossible on a working example. Mk3 non-roto = "self-adjust" rear brakes....... 'nuff said!Does look quite nice though I'd prefer those gauges somewhere more useful - like in the dash!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Most of our Japanese rear engined buses have gauges and controls under the engine cover, no doubt so the mechanic can run things from this end.No doubt the same reason for cars having them.Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I quite like it. Swap the oil for fuel pressure and you're all set to add PI to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Quoted from esxefi I think the brick is added insurance incase the h/brake does go awol,look at the incline of the driveway. That driveway is a LOT less sloped than mine (and I'm in the Fens!) on which my Mk3 GT6's badly-adjusted handbrake holds fine. Also, as I said, note the angle of the handbrake lever on the interior shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Quoted from nang Most of our Japanese rear engined buses have gauges and controls under the engine cover, no doubt so the mechanic can run things from this end.No doubt the same reason for cars having them.Tony. The thing is...that the Spit/GT is so small you can adjust /tinker with the bonnet up and just look over the windscreen to the dash anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky63 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I recon its there so they can change the oil while the engines running..... Very nice example, good luck with the sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Quoted from John Bonnett Why would one want a vacuum gauge and oil pressure gauge next to the master cylinder? The coil spring beside the master cylinders is unusual as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Slightly unusual position for the fuel filter as well!!If I had the money to spare I would have considered taking a punt on this, it looks like it has good potential.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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