Stuart Wilson Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 the weekend didn't go to plan. Got some jobs done on the car but its not running very well at all once it warms up. Starts missing, spluttering and back fireing. But cold it runs perfectly. :( :'(I was thinking possible fueling problem. I've fitted new fuel pump and good 2nd hand carb to manifold mounts.Anyone any ideas?going to change points and condenser next as I have some, but not expecting them to make it any better :-/ :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 engine still running very poorly when warm/hot. :( But other jobs have been more succesful. Headlights now go up and down as they are supposed to. :) Drivers seat is out and base stripped ready for frame repair and replacement foam.Friendly MOT man has been and had a look to see if there is any welding work to do, thers's not other than what I already knew about. :)So things are progressing at last :) 8) :) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Weather permitting im going to get the sprint up and running tomorrow :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Gertie's engine still not back, so work continues on the back up car. Four wheel alignment and tracking done today to try and resolve the pulling to the left. New UJ's fitted on the inner rear driveshafts today, but a few other jobs left to do. Possible gearbox change. (very very notchy gearchange when warm-any ideas anyone? :-/)Windscreen wipers Oil Pressure gaugeFront wheel bearingsMake some kind of tailgate seal so I don't poison the person in the back. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 slight technical problem with the welding work that I knew about. The smallish hole in the floor has now become a large hole. OOPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Man from the bodyshop came and looked at the TR yesterday, its going in on monday :) 8)I've still got couple of jobs to do to it this week then once it's back from the body shop need to sort the poor running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Bennett Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Well I have finally managed to make a start!! Got the cylinder head over to machine shop for unleaded conversion. Making a shopping list of engine parts required for bottom end rebuild. New injectors are on the shopping list aswell. BWK now under cover and cleaned up. Hopefully be rebuilding engine next week so can get engine and box back in as soon as possible. Hopefully won't use so much oil this time round!! Need to get it up and running by end of month to get some shakedown miles on the old girl. Needs an MOT aswell and plenty of other minor jobs but hopefully will get there!! Better keep an eye out for any cheap back up cars on ebay though!!! Back up plan so far is my TVR. Does use Triumph steering U/J and TR7 switchgear so there is a link however tenuous it may be!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Craig_Bennett wrote: Better keep an eye out for any cheap back up cars on ebay though!!! I'm doing that, just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Few job, nowt major! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsmagic Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Got the new cam in the car to give my 1147cc's a little more umph, engine runs but the car won't move 'cos the clutch is leaking hydraulic stuff everywhere!!! Still got to have something to do this weekend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Passed the MOT on Friday with an advisory that there's a very small amount of play in the steering rack arms. Other than that, fine. Then, when I was leaving the test station it coughed, spluttered and almost cut out. It's still an utter pig to start after being left for more than a couple of days but once running it's fine. Running out of ideas at the moment. It used to start first turn of the key no matter what but hasn't been right since all the problems on the 10CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Just thought I'd better re-iterate that cars taking part have to be either Triumph or Standard models!Craig: TVRs-er no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Collect the car from the body shop this afternoon after having welding work done. But I've actually bought another car which I'm now planning on using. I collect it on saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 not another acclaim? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 no not an Acclaim, though it did cross my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 32valves wrote:Passed the MOT on Friday with an advisory that there's a very small amount of play in the steering rack arms. Other than that, fine. Then, when I was leaving the test station it coughed, spluttered and almost cut out. It's still an utter pig to start after being left for more than a couple of days but once running it's fine. Running out of ideas at the moment. It used to start first turn of the key no matter what but hasn't been right since all the problems on the 10CR. Ignition switch?Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Stuart,Let Jason know asap.We experience quite a few car changes at this point of the run up to the event and it can be difficult keeping up with them all. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Engine rebuilt (again!) and now refitted. Gertie went to the North London meet last night and behaved well. :)Estate car still being prepared as back up car just in case though. I'm not taking any chances! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 timbancroft61 wrote:Stuart,Let Jason know asap.We experience quite a few car changes at this point of the run up to the event and it can be difficult keeping up with them all. Thanks.Already sent him a message, it's still a TR7 but in yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Fresh car collected on Saturday, all seems ok with it other than the fuel gauge reading full all the time. It's going to get at least an oil change this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The fresh car.......[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Skim front discs, fix speedo, adjust clutch slave cylinder, replace rubber fuel hose with copper, install fuel pump inside tank, fix horn, maybe swap swingspring for rotoflex using CV shafts and MOT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Adjust the new Cibie outer lights, fit the new Marchal inners, new front wheel bearings and a general check over. MOT (runs out sept 5th), after a welding repair to the handbrake/floor where it's cracked which is a common big saloon problem. Not going to fit the EFI kit before the RBRR, a few people have said they think with the estate running well as it is now I could be tempting fate rushing the install and adjusting it all in time. Not a lot of point in creating potential problems I guess.Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 1st choice car (dolomite sprint) is now not going to make it this time, hoping to get the 1500tc sorted if not then the 2000.i will let jason know asap.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Well the estate has passed it's MOT today, I just have some advisories to work at and fit the Marchals. ;)Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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