Royboy66 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 We can all help give it a tune up etc at the Plough wed night Doug! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Anyone got a spare Stag engine block? Mine's still in Swindon! :(All good plans went out the window last week when GT noticed a liner 5 thou proud of the top of the block! Pity the machine shop hadn't when it was there a week or so before. Worse still the exchange reground/tuftrided crank I'd bought was not up to scratch, with a bad finish on the ends that would have ripped out my lovely Vandervell bearings quicker than you can say "oil". :'(Anyway, GT took it to a decent machine shop in Swindon on the way to Wales last Fri, plan was to pick it up Mon on the way back from a wedding in Marlowe-on-Thames (not a major detour). Fooobar, block not ready to staffing shortages! So I'm at work on a 12hr shift all day whilst GT is belting down the M4 in my PI, because his car expired on the driveway last night! I can feel a late night in the garage coming on, followed by a biggie tomorrow! Got a head full of grey hair now, but not gonna give up yet :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Mike - you really know how to have fun don't you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Stopped at Bishop Acres earlier.I had a request for some plasticine..... I wonder if he is so desparate he's going to make an engine!:-)very sad looking car on the driveway.......Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It doesn't look sad - just a bit light at the front! Just make sure you look after my mouse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 royboy66 wrote:just been to get another fuel can! got a 5litre and a 10 litre! so 15litres, thats about 80miles!! :Pjust been for final shakedown run before nightshift tonight :-/ EVERYTHING OK, BUT MY STEREO STOPPED WORKING!! :'( tok it out,and a screw from back of dash has dropped into top of it!! popped to Halfrauds, they tested it!! yup, FUBARED! had to buy a new head unit!! FECK! Otherwise I think we are READY!! ;D ;DYUP! car 26, ready 1 right off to do a night shift!good luck all who are close!! ;)Roy. 8) ( team sauna!)Roy - looking at your headlight beam deflectors , I notice you've used both parts of the deflector, I thought on our headlights we only need to use the circular bit?Just finished compiling my 10CR CD - important stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Jus managed to load the itineries to TOMTOM. On TT5, could'nt find the ITN folder on the storage card, but found one on the PDA instead. Just in the process of backing everything up then will be trying TT6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Steve! I wasnt that sure so I stuck it ALL on!! ;D do I just need the round bit then! ? had these on last year to Le Mans! but Ive been to sleep since then ! :-/Roy. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I was going by the instructions for 'Small' headlights - it seemed to me if the other part was stuck on it covered part of the area for the high beam on my Spitfire - however I may be wrong of course, I often am!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I'm supposed to fit beam adaptors????????Mmmmmm.................. ::) :-/Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Bit of black insulating tape does the trick... ;)Well the Bus is stickered up - just need to find my black insulating tape now !!! Those of you that know my garage will appreciate the dilemma :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 We used some duck tape in france last year, and after thought half way down the N138. Had no idea where to stick it so just put it on left side (facing) in a sort of random square. seemed to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_in_Mad_Herald Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 This is what kept me at work alllll weekend! There till 10:30pm on saturday and 7pm on sunday. Phew. Had to make the repair sections too, which was fairly time consuming, and I decided to lose the spare wheel well, as I never carry a spare wheel and it makes the exhaust sit too low... hence why its battered and broken! That pic shows exactly how it was when I cut it open- no packing! Its now nice and quiet :)This is my first night of not working on the car in ages... although I have been up to the barn where I keep my spare herald to rob its vertical links... I'l be glad to just get on the roadand hope that it all stays together!See you all on thursday!Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Put Carl back on the casualty list, just got word that the Sprint died on the way to our monthly meeting tonight. Seems like it could have run a bearing :-( Now starts and runs really badly. He's going to take a look when it's recovered back to his place and see if it's terminal or what. I'm gutted for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 do we all get a sticker for the bonnet then ellis or is that just for the ''special'peopleall i've got left to do is reattach the headlight wires ,do the bolts up on the bonnet, fit the tunnel cover do and oil change ..oh yes and actually drive the thing All this talk about Tom Tom ,i haven't even looked closely et the road book yet let alone mark it on the atlas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 doug_foreman wrote:All this talk about Tom Tom ,i haven't even looked closely et the road book yet let alone mark it on the atlasSurely that's what the ferry trip is for?.. ;DGood luck Doug, and everyone. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 doug_foreman wrote:do we all get a sticker for the bonnet then ellis or is that just for the 'special' peopleIf by 'special' you mean me - then yes !!!It's just a spare sticker that I cut the star out - it's not THAT special... and it covers a rust spot ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yep John that plan Ellis .plus it will make a goog target for the Italain police to shoot at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Jason wrote:Put Carl back on the casualty list, just got word that the Sprint died on the way to our monthly meeting tonight. Seems like it could have run a bearing :-( Now starts and runs really badly. He's going to take a look when it's recovered back to his place and see if it's terminal or what. I'm gutted for him. Fl1pping 'eck - let's hope it's repairable... I have all to familiar memories of Sprint engine failure on the 10CR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Likewise, a real shame.Here's hoping that they drag the Spitfire along.Makes you think all this Triumph malarkey. There are a few CT members who have really worked hard: Mike Bishop, Doug Foreman, Carl Shakespeare and Tom Key and have had nothing but issues all the way. True Triumph enthusiasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 TR7Nutter wrote:Fl1pping 'eck - let's hope it's repairable... I have all to familiar memories of Sprint engine failure on the 10CR.Indeed, I too know the bitter taste of fubar engine on the eve of an event. Of course my mates have helped me through it with talk of holding a sweepstake of which country will Jason break down in? Ba$tards >:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well at least car number 20 should be ready for it ...For those who want more info (probably no one ::) ) look at my weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Jason wrote:Indeed, I too know the bitter taste of fubar engine on the eve of an event. Of course my mates have helped me through it with talk of holding a sweepstake of which country will Jason break down in? Ba$tards >:(I still get reminded about the 2003 10CR breakdown even now... ::)I really hope it's nothing serious... :-/ Final entry updated - car changes and last minute driver changes etc. Mr Bancroft is still un-decided on cars, so I've decided for him - have a look... ;Dhttp://club.triumph.org.uk/comps/index.php?id=23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well, we were buzzing along at 70mph in 4th. The engine appeared to misfire suddenly then started making an horrendous clattering/knocking noise. I knocked the car out of gear, turned the engine off and coasted to a halt. Back home in the garage the symptoms are, the engine spins freely on the starter, no noises but is very difficult to start (it was brilliant before). When it does start it runs roughly and with the same clattering/knocking noise. Any ideas ?Regardless, it ain't going to be ready for the 10CR now. The Spitfire needs work and I've only got Wednesday night to do it. Hmmm, I think I'll have a few beers and sleep on it. Any takers for ferry, hotels, entry if I decide to throw in the towel ? :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Snapped Crank ?Jason knows all about that from last years RBRR.What happens when you turn the engine over by hand with the front pulley ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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