RichC69 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 He’s very keen to learn and loves working on the Herald, otherwise know as GCSE revision avoidance 🙂. He’s already better at MIG and TIG welding than me (not hard mind you!)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynsy Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Like Tim Hunt, the 6 just needs some running and a standard service... But then she always likes to throw me a wrong-un closer to the time.. Last time it was a crunchy gear change which got worse during the run and needed a rebuild afterwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I'd like to say the Spitfire just needs some running but its track record doesn't yet give me any confidence. At the weekend I fitted a bit of fuel pipe to correct the kinked hose that had led to the pump being loose (a Facet one in the boot) to get any fuel through: The tank and filter were new last year, after the residue from POR15 "tank sealer" flaking off had prevented it from doing the 2018 RBRR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, RobPearce said: I'd like to say the Spitfire just needs some running but its track record doesn't yet give me any confidence. At the weekend I fitted a bit of fuel pipe to correct the kinked hose that had led to the pump being loose (a Facet one in the boot) to get any fuel through: The tank and filter were new last year, after the residue from POR15 "tank sealer" flaking off had prevented it from doing the 2018 RBRR. Richard Warr had the same issue in 2018. He had sealed his rank and a piece dropped off and blocked his fuel outlet. He ended up doing it in his co-drivers, Dave Maton, unprepared Mk1 saloon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Must admit I am thinking of now using the TR6, I have done 6 RBRRs in my GT6 and would like to do one in a convertible. If so, I need to do the following: Fit recon injectors and pipes that Jason is doing for me. Change the road springs for some that are slightly lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, Tim Bancroft said: I have done 6 RBRRs in my GT6 I've done five in mine, three of which were supposed to have been in the Spitfire. This year. Definitely.🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 5 hours ago, RobPearce said: I'd like to say the Spitfire just needs some running but its track record doesn't yet give me any confidence. At the weekend I fitted a bit of fuel pipe to correct the kinked hose that had led to the pump being loose (a Facet one in the boot) to get any fuel through: The tank and filter were new last year, after the residue from POR15 "tank sealer" flaking off had prevented it from doing the 2018 RBRR. I know someone else who had that problem in 2018 at the start line in his 2000... Rich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batch Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I need to put some miles on the TR6 before the RBRR so looking forward to Border Raiders which looks set to run this year. Then a service and MOT, fit the hard top and should be all set. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimboyfat Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Tim says I'm not allowed to do it in the Pony so I have to pick a car from the queue of projects, and fully restore that. However I have half a dozen other restorations on the go at the moment that need to progress before I start another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 What a lucky shot! Was the van badly damaged after the helicopter crashed into the back of it? Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimboyfat Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 28 minutes ago, McJim said: What a lucky shot! Was the van badly damaged after the helicopter crashed into the back of it? Jim. No but the corrosion set in not long after this due to those neer-do-wells piddling up the side of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Why is Tim not letting you start in the Pony? I've never seen a Pony. I feel a campaign coming on #lettheponyrun or #thatsaloadofpony. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 My TR6 (CVB6H): Install the hardtop, & that is it. I was planning on a top-end engine rebuild, but my engineer is that busy, that I have been trying to get in for the last 2 years ! If not, a job for winter. Also want a pair of Ford Escort Cosworth vented discs (NOS), if I am lucky. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6DavidMK1 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 My 2.5PI has had a fresh MOT in March, last weekend a run to Towcester to see a customer 300 miles round trip, won't say how much petrol was use but it was worth every mile🤣 as always never missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) Our Stag had its front suspension struts overhauled, new brake discs, new front bearings, lower ball joints and drop links done over the winter. She came back out on the road last Friday and has covered 70 miles this week pottering around locally. Hoping to put another 150 or so miles on her this weekend with a run into Wales. My main plan this summer is simply to use the car as much as possible, hopefully including both the C2C and Border Raider. Andy and I want to complete the RBRR this time after our disappointment in 2018. Bruce Edited April 22, 2021 by Rubce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimboyfat Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 20 hours ago, McJim said: Why is Tim not letting you start in the Pony? I've never seen a Pony. I feel a campaign coming on #lettheponyrun or #thatsaloadofpony. Jim. I think he is jealous. Pony pictured lurking in the background in the workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Rubce said: Our Stag had its front suspension struts overhauled, new brake discs, new front bearings, lower ball joints and drop links done over the winter. She came back out on the road last Friday and has covered 70 miles this week pottering around locally. Hoping to put another 150 or so miles on her this weekend with a run into Wales. My main plan this summer is simply to use the car as much as possible, hopefully including both the C2C and Border Raider. Andy and I want to complete the RBRR this time after our disappointment in 2018. Bruce Don't rub it in Bruce that you going for a run without me.... You will only get lost as usual :) Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Completely tear it apart, fix it and put it back together!😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 On 21/04/2021 at 21:28, Matt306 said: I know someone else who had that problem in 2018 at the start line in his 2000... Rich? Don't remind me Matt! 1500 miles in the new engine feels better than ever, plan on doing as many more miles as possible over the summer to iron out any other niggles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shynsy Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 just spent the weekend renewing the rear wiring loom on the TR6... Don't want a repeat of intermittant brake lights this time 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradison Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Eric is going to have some bodywork done, I have sills and front wings to do over the next two months under the guidance of Richard Brake. My saloon will look like a patchwork car for the RBRR, Pimento with red oxide primer. Rebuilt diff ready to go in, standard 3:45. I also have a fuel light that isn't going out even with a full tank and want to have hazard lights just in case. Copious amounts of stickers ready to go on. Anything to bring a smile to tired faces in the early hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thora Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 My spitfire needs engine out to cure oil leak from the rear crank shaft seal before it effects the clutch so whilst out i think full inspection and poss a full strip down and rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Re cover and re foam the T bar. Try to fix or at least slow down the coolant leak(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 So far we have Rebuilt front and rear brakes. New seals,pistons, cylinders , pads shoes, flexible hoses and pipes , where needed all new hoses in the engine bay new fuel pump rebuilt dizzy obligitory oil and filter change new master cylinders, clutch slave cylinder Oh and two new tyres few more bits to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 21/04/2021 at 19:45, Tim Bancroft said: Must admit I am thinking of now using the TR6, I have done 6 RBRRs in my GT6 and would like to do one in a convertible. If so, I need to do the following: Fit recon injectors and pipes that Jason is doing for me. Change the road springs for some that are slightly lower. Tim, if you do fit lower springs, pack some spacers for the rear ones so you can lift it back up after you get fed up with it scraping its arse on the tarmac over every bump. BTDT, Triumph got the ride height about right. Especially if you have an after market exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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