Rumpith Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Yup. Engine was running yesterday, and Rumpith's Spitfire has an MOT!Collecting her tomorrow, then taking her for a run on the unofficial Barnoldswick Triumph test-track! (Martin, I could do with you following me for one circuit in the TR7, then we can gat some video footage!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Hope it drives as good as it looks ...i bet you're like a kid at christmas ..i know i would be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Cant oblige I am afraid - the TR7 is now SORNed :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Oh well. Probably be better in the spring when the engine's loosened up a bit... I take it you're up for a test run this evening though, Martin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnaz Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Great news Rumpith :), just in time to enjoy the Autumn weather before it all goes wet and windy. You must be so pleased to have the car back :D ;D. It must have been a hell of a frustrating wait for you! :-/neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yes, it's been incredibly frustrating. It took a lot longer and cost a lot more than I anticipated (partly my own fault because I kept upping the spec!). Glorious summer, and I kept seeing other classics out on the roads, which was really depressing. Then missing the RBRR too...I will make up for it next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I'll get some good pics later and post them up in a new thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Bit of a setback...Still waiting for the stack-subs (trumpet-like air filters to replace the original pancakes), and probably not a good idea to drive it around with no filtration... Hopefully tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 BRP now has a functioning oil pressure gauge which shows 40PSI at tick over so that's reassuring.I have also just re-positioned the coil up out of harm's way (it was easily soaked in a downpour).Generally though BRP should be in fine form - 16valve power at about 140BHP 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Quoted from Raider ... Generally though BRP should be in fine form ...Make sure the top end is also in good shape ...Check valve clearances, rocker wear etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Will do Theo - it's on the list ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 That's what Ellis said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 What did Ellis say ::) :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I think Don is refering to Ellis' comments prior to the first 10Cr in 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 After 3 weeks of complete laziness, I went into the garage yesterday and got ready for some work. Found that the diff. pinion oil seal has totally failed and that it need s to be checked over. So got depressed, went and had a cup of tea and promptly fell asleep on the sofa.Marvellous stuff. I think I can honestly say that I now loathe working on cars these days. A great realisation as I have work to do on all four Triumphs!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hmmm, perhaps that's why I haven't even got as far as looking in the Stag's lockup yet. She's been abandoned there for 10 years now, the clutch will be stuck, as she had leaking head gaskets, I'll be lucky if the engine hasn't seized! Amazingly every time I've looked in on her the tyres have stayed up - amazing!Shame the PI's not gonna be any good at altitude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Quoted from timbancroft61 I think Don is refering to Ellis' comments prior to the first 10Cr in 2003.Damn cheek - she was going lovely... until she suddenly wasn't :BThere aren't many people that have written a 16v head off, caused by a shattered cam bucket !!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Only you Ellis- surprise, surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Quoted from timbancroft61 Only you Ellis- surprise, surprise! ;D ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Blimey, I've just been out in the garage and finished stripping down the rear suspension and pulled the diff out of TARJ.Amazed to find that my wishbone to chassis bolts came out ok., last touched those in 1991!!!!UJs on the driveshafts are totally fubar!!!! How lucky was I to finish the RBRR- the old rotoflexs certainly absorb some of the shocks when drive is taken up.The aim is to get her ready for a nice early morning Xmas day drive.Feels strangely cathartic to have done some car work!!!Also just bought some Stag braking components for the grey car if I decide to take that- no more mountain pass braking escapades if they fade again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I took the sump of that engine you gave me today, see what you mean about endfloat ,ends don't look bad though,prob new shells and bolt back up ,only taken one piston out to have a look and that appeared to be OK...still waiting for the bloke to say when he wants the car to do the welding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 How are the thrust washers- if very bad check the block- could be scrap if really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Haven't got quite that far yet ,ran out of light ..bulb gone on workshop lamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Well it's something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Very nice James!A question if I may?How did you find undoing the kingpin nuts, they are allegedly very tough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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