Beans Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 You don't have to worry about the starter relay, the ballast wire or the split to the tacho. They're both somewhere in the loom, so not important hereThere should be a white/slate LT wire + connector on the engine loom going to the alternator. It should be somewhre near the dizzy. This should be connected to the LT-wire coming out of the dizzy (connected to points and condensor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Sometimes they mark up a erminal on the coil as CB this sands for contact/breaker ie pointsThe other side of the coil just needs 12+ ve -like Kevin R says -this is how a joy rider would get it going, (12v on the starter 12v on the coil and you are away)Measure the resistance of the coil it should be 1.5 ohms or 3 ohms if not its shagged1.5 ohm will need a ballast resistor of you guessed it 1.5 ohm! remember your ohms law from school! 6v will be dropped across the coil and 6 v across the ballast total =12v ! simple really3 ohm coil wont need a ballastthe 12 v to the coil is turned on via the ignition switch in poisition 1 in position 2 it puts 12 v on the starter then springs back to position 1 just find the wire that has 12v or 6 v if its ballasted -you do have a multimeter dont you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Right chaps - there's power to the coil, there's power out of the coil, the wire from the coil to the dizzy is OK with a continuity test, I can get a spark at the points by shorting them out with a screwdriver.What i am not getting is a spark at the pointas as the engine is turned over :(I am now off to the pub.Battle will recommence tomorrow night or alternativley my friendly auto electrician will be called in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Have a nice pint- reckon you deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Good luck tomorrow Martin. I've nothing to add to the wealth of advice that's been posted except my best wishes!Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 as you crank have you still got 12 v at the coil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Martin, let me know if you will be needing my assistance again at the weekend. I could fetch some of my gear which might be of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Martin if you were not so far away I would be there like a shot,but think I would be shot if I dissapeared all weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Thanks gents - I am sure it will be solved in due course ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 I am very pleased to announce that we have ignition! We even have a car that runs :)How did this come about?I have had a local auto-electrician round this evening - he's a fine fellow with an interest in classic cars.Well, he sorted it - basically the points needed cleaning/adjusting (and I thought I had done that!) followed by towing the car which got it running.It will start just fine now but I need to go through it tidying up little "bodges" that were done to try and get it running. Then a few confidence building miles will follow.But - what a relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Oh, and it would be churlish of me not to thanks everyone for their help so - Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread, not only has the advice been great but the support was even more important.Thanks also to Rumpith, Toledoman and Burnerboy for their efforts in working alongside me.I should also thank my neighbour Andrew for his help in lifting out the first engine and especially Steve Wilcox of S&S Preparations who not only gave me sound advice on what parts I needed etc, but also carried customer service beyond the call of duty by answering his mobile at 8 o'clock at night to give advice and encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Great news Martin, hope the engine turns out to be OK :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Well done chap, look forward to seeing it at the start... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Quoted from Raider I am very pleased to announce that we have ignition! We even have a car that runs :)How did this come about?I have had a local auto-electrician round this evening - he's a fine fellow with an interest in classic cars.Well, he sorted it - basically the points needed cleaning/adjusting (and I thought I had done that!) followed by towing the car which got it running.It will start just fine now but I need to go through it tidying up little "bodges" that were done to try and get it running. Then a few confidence building miles will follow.But - what a relief!isnt it great when the buggers fire up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 It is indeed great - now I hope there are no further "issues".It looks like the Cairo Taxi won't be needed - thanks for the offer Andy ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackerjack Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Just one little thing, years ago my Sprint refused to go and the rotor was earthing into the distributer so I now carry a spare as there is nothing you can do except fling it away as I could not see any cracks.Good luck on the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnerboy Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Great news Martin! I trust you have had a celebratory pint to mark the happy event? See you next week at Canleys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I've heard the future, and it tastes of 16 valves!Even though Martin says he has to tidy up a few "bodges", I can confirm that the engine starts on first turn and sounds smooooooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally_H Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Well done on the reincarnation of the Sprint! Glad that the little blue spares TR7 came in so handy...I knew someone would want to save it. Best of luck for the run!Ally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks Ally but the Sprint engine is one I bought off e-bay - I got it from Durham not too far from you ;)The blue FHC is intact on my drive - I'll do something with it one day :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally_H Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Oh, right - you have too many sprint engines, little me gets confused!!! One in Durham you say...why did I not spot that?!! Perhaps because my other half may have said a firm "NO" if I so much as thought about engine swapping.... :oAlly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 It was a couple of years ago.BTW - regarding NE TR7s, maybe one or two of you would like to catch a glimpse of 100 Triumphs (including 5 TR7s) on the RBRR?Any suitable layby or viewing point on the A68 between Corbridge and Jedburgh from 12PM midnight on Friday night/Staurday morning October 6th/7th would do.I would enjoy seeing a few TR7s and their owners cheering us on :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Ally, next time you want to "clear your drive", don't forget Martin's neighbour!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Hoorah...well done Martin and all his helpers wouldn't be the same without BRP at the start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Doug,Have you seen that Neilnaz might be up for co-driving.Sorry to have hi-jacked Raiders thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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