Tim Bancroft Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 Keep going Douglas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 2000 Mk1 Estate: Getting ready for engine/box installation, noticed that the engine block (late GT6) had dowel fitted at approx 008 degrees off centre, the bell housing didn't have a corresponding hole, bit of dremel action removed the protruding dowel after mole grips failed to shift it. Transmission tunnel received a coat of paint, this is on top of rust converter, hopefully stay solid for a while. Distributor drive gear fitted with extension piece, coil bracket painted, coil fitted. Engine cross-member & ARB fitted to engine. Engine & Gearbox placed onto their trollies, ready for mating and positioning under the car, ready for fitting on Wednesday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 err... Mk1 2.5 PI Estate (ish) Engine, gearbox, OD & PAS rack now installed, a fun day was had by Dave Harvey & I with the installation. The supplied clutch release bearing carrier operating lever had been welded previously, this put the arms out of true, rendering it useless, luckily the lever from the 'box I'd removed from the car was fine and was pressed into service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchiemk2 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Step1 KONI at rear (really need front too) ☺️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 10 hours ago, frenchiemk2 said: Step1 KONI at rear (really need front too) ☺️ The complete Koni & Eibach springs kit from James Shackford transforms the car, almost completely dialling out roll in corners, I was very impressed when I fitted it on my Mk2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchiemk2 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Anyone knows what is this big black and white wire near the tank of my Pi saloon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, frenchiemk2 said: Anyone knows what is this big black and white wire near the tank of my Pi saloon ? BS AU7 & AU7a show black with a white tracer had a few uses, the most likely on yours is a speaker wire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Amy Wade said: BS AU7 & AU7a show black with a white tracer had a few uses, the most likely on yours is a speaker wire. If it's white with a black tracer it could be heated rear window. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 It's worth having a copy of old British wiring codes for reference. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.farrellsgarage.com/tech_assets/BritishWiringColours-BS-AU7.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiM_4PO4MqCAxUuX0EAHYehCa4QFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw20OqKRepg5CQ_h2QaW1koF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) It looks quite a thick wire ? If so it would be for a higher current circuit. Like Amy said heated window? The TR7 one is black and white iirc. No idea why it isn't in the cabin though. Fuel Pump perhaps? Edited November 17, 2023 by Matt306 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Triumph Mk1 Estate (2.5PI homage) Yesterday I fitted the cylinder head & trial fitted the manifolds, I was expecting to have to do some fettling due to the 6-3-1 exhaust manifold & the PAS pipework but was pleasantly surprised to find it all went on ok, I couldn't button it all up as I didn't have the TB studs to hand, I will sort this out during the coming week. Today I fitted the rocker shaft & adjusted the tappets, then I moved to the rear of the car and removed the fuel tank. With my car being a PFL model, it had a smaller tank than the later estates, I wanted to fit the later tank. In order to get the larger tank in, I had to remove the O/S floor support bar, this will be replaced by a removable bar, I also had to remove the inboard support bracket, this will be replaced by another bracket further along the axle tunnel. Unfortunately my limited testing of this tank didn't spot a slight weep, I will have to remove it and get the tank repaired, at least I have proved that it is a viable solution, the spare tyre fits fine and won't interfere with the Lucas Pump, PRV or filter (latter isn't fitted in pic, will be mounted higher up) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchiemk2 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Succesful French MOT today. Very happy after all that work. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 3 hours ago, frenchiemk2 said: Succesful French MOT today. Excellent! Well done 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchiemk2 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) Hi guys, I want to operate the transmission fluids maintenance on the Pi Mk2, but 1 info is missing about oil quality I know the oil type is the same for raer axle and gearbox : SAE 90 but if you have other advice... Rear axle oil capacity is 1.15l gearbox oil capacity 1.42l. Thanks Edited November 29, 2023 by frenchiemk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Gearbox 75W90 GL4 (I usually use Redline MT90 but not essential) Rear axle EP 75W90 GL4 or something a little heavier (I tend to use Redline shockproof heavy) Probably modern GL5 rated oil is ok too and gives better lubrication of crown wheel and pinion but some will point to concerns about GL5 additives attacking yellow metals. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davebonduk Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Going to have another try before the nice weather comes to get my TR6 bodywork tidied up. It’s a US car so I’m hoping no welding - just tidy up wheel arches and a few small rust marks. Can anyone recommend someone in midlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Triumph Mk1 Estate (2.5PI homage) Friday: I was concerned at how tight the engine was to turn, the rocker adjustment screws were backed right out to fit too, clearly the head has been skimmed & the rods were too long. I am using standard 8.11" rods, Revington appear to have discontinued the 7.95" they used to offer, that left pedestal shims, I collected a set from Mark Field and stripped the rockers off again, fitted the shims, refitted the rockers and adjusted, the engine rotates much happier and the rocker adjustment is normal. I then fitted the metering unit, I had never done one before and was concerned about screwing it up, my MU is a KMI recon, they tell you NOT to remove No6 port, simply to line up marks on the input shaft, I did this and, having set the engine to TDC with No1 on its firing stroke the slots looked to line up, the MU went on without any issue, I will have to wait to see if it's ok. Saturday: I thought the trial fitting of the manifolds had gone rather too smoothly, when I came to bolt them up I discovered that the exhaust manifold fouls two of the lower row of mounting studs. This is the row that has the acorn clamps across the exhaust & inlet manifold flanges. I realised that I had to fit two of the acorn clamps before pushing the exhaust manifold home, this meant that two of the throttle bodies were now fouling on the clamps when I tried to fit them. Long story short, some grinding wheel action on the acorn clamps resolved the issue, all fastenings now done up. GT6 Mk1 Oil & filter change, a horribly messy job, the poor clearance of the spin on filter doesn't help here, done for another few months. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchiemk2 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Hi Does a swaybar improve the driving of rhe Pi and does the Stag one fit to the mk2 ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 14 hours ago, frenchiemk2 said: Hi Does a swaybar improve the driving of rhe Pi and does the Stag one fit to the mk2 ? Thanks Lots of people think it does, others don’t. I found I much preferred stiffer springs, Chris Witor 200lb on front and 575lb ( I think they were) on the rear. All estates had an anti-roll bar, as did the 2.5S, with its soft suspension. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchiemk2 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 40 minutes ago, thescrapman said: Lots of people think it does, others don’t. I found I much preferred stiffer springs, Chris Witor 200lb on front and 575lb ( I think they were) on the rear. All estates had an anti-roll bar, as did the 2.5S, with its soft suspension. Thanks, i didn't know the estate ans the 2.5S had it According to ordering in GB, i admit that i'm bored of double VAT + fees... but i'll have a look at the springs. Unfortunately i have no relatives in GB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 7 hours ago, frenchiemk2 said: According to ordering in GB, i admit that i'm bored of double VAT + fees... but i'll have a look at the springs. Unfortunately i have no relatives in GB. You shouldnt be paying VAT twice! Company here should deduct it and its then paid in country of delivery. Unfortunately cant avoid import duty now though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchiemk2 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I shouldn't pay : - double vat - added fees for transport companies like UPfuckS - neither customs fees because parts made in england plus oldtimers parts cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Certainly the main companies show prices without VAT if the delivery location is putside UK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I don't know if Rimmers do the parts you want but they do offer a delivery service with all fees etc paid so there are no surprises on delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutty Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 This weekends job is fitting this NOS Jaguar E-type Kenlowe fan to the MK1 saloon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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