Steveant1 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Hi all any one from around Kent and what have you got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Hi Steve , in the Kent area you are in good company although I’m not sure about local group activity . I used to live in Essex and occasionally came down through the pipe to the local Kent all Triumph group but I think that has now gone. You do have Chris Tickner who has a lovely Mk 3 Spitfire and a Herald nearby and the East Sussex guys are very good . Welcome to the Club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Hi Steve, Welcome but don’t admit you’re From Kent! There’s a Good Group of Triumph owners over here in East Sussex where we won’t be Druv. Currently in the custodian of a Coal Tits Nest with Egg located in my Bulkhead ! See Too Long in Lounge Bar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 East Sussex here. Got a Spitfire, Vitesse and Dolomite. Just about every variety of post 60s Triumph turn up to the meeting (which is a joint Triumph club effort) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveant1 Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 26 minutes ago, Wendy Dawes said: Hi Steve and welcome to the club, I’m in West Mids group but just wanted to welcome you . Hope you enjoy being a member and joining in all the fun events etc photo of your car? this is Mabel my 12/50 herald which is in the process of engine removal/rebuild 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveant1 Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Hi like the car mine is coming tomorrow but needs some work to the sunroof as I need to take it off and replace it. I have one to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveant1 Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Just now, Steveant1 said: Hi like the car mine is coming tomorrow but needs some work to the sunroof as I need to take it off and replace it. I have one to go on. 5 minutes ago, Clive said: East Sussex here. Got a Spitfire, Vitesse and Dolomite. Just about every variety of post 60s Triumph turn up to the meeting (which is a joint Triumph club effort) Hi. And thanks I d o like the spitfire. I think that the vitesse is the better model. The dolomite I use to have when I was a lot younger. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveant1 Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 34 minutes ago, Wendy Dawes said: Hi Steve and welcome to the club, I’m in West Mids group but just wanted to welcome you . Hope you enjoy being a member and joining in all the fun events etc photo of your car? this is Mabel my 12/50 herald which is in the process of engine removal/rebuild 34 minutes ago, Wendy Dawes said: Hi Steve and welcome to the club, I’m in West Mids group but just wanted to welcome you . Hope you enjoy being a member and joining in all the fun events etc photo of your car? this is Mabel my 12/50 herald which is in the process of engine removal/rebuild 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepsy Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Hi Steve. Welcome to the club. The guys on here are full of knowledge and are always willing to help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveant1 Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 Hi. All thanks for welcoming me to the group. I will have lots of questions for you all as this is my first triumph herald I got to have a chance to have a better look at the car as it’s now in a garage I have rented I had a look at the sunroof and definitely needs replacing. The steering is very heavy brakes are a bit sized and engine running ruff side back windows rubbers need replacing so. Got some work ahead of me. So please feel free to give me your expertise any help would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Heavy steering. Are the tyres properly inflated? 26-30psi. If so, next thing is to jack the front up, see if it is still heavy. If so, suspect trunnions. However, remember these cars have no power steering, so at parking speeds can feel heavy. Brakes, reseal front calipers, new rear wheel cylinders, new discs/pads and possibly shoes. Reseal the master cylinder. Total cost under £100 and real peace of mind Engine. Old fuel? Check for a good spark, plugs/points/condenser and timing. No idea about the solex carb though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 (edited) I had the solex on my 12/50 rebuilt it did cost £130 and another £60 to have it tuned but worth every penny but I live in Staffordshire so it’s a long way from Kent Edited April 13 by Wendy Dawes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveant1 Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 Thank you people. It’s good to pass experience over. I am going to jack it up spin the wheels and turn the steering from side to side and see. I was told that it was heavy but it seems to heavy stiff but I will see. I will have a good day to have a look soon and give it a lots of attention and hopefully will pay me back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 When driving herald steering is light and responsive. Or should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveant1 Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 .morning Clive when I drove it to my garage it was still a bit heavy I will record how much pressure is needed to turn the steering from side to side and upload it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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