Matt306 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Picked up a 1982 TR7 (yes i know they stopped making them in 1981). Its not too bad considering but needs some TLC. Its a DHC and needs a new rear deck. The petrol tank can come out for this job as there are a few small holes on that rear bulkhead which need attention too. I have the deck anyone replaced one and any tips from those who have. I have also found what appears to be a bonnet/ door open switch in the bonnet area, its not attached and hanging loose any clues what its for its connected to a green black wire. I also have a black and white coloured wire hanging loose behind the OS headlight any clues whats this one is for. The holes in the rear wings where the US version have lights dont seem well waterproof should there be a gasket? Good points engine has had the head recently engineered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Rear deck see my blog (link below), label restoration FHC and DHC 😋 Switch will probably be for the boot light, fitted to the LH boot lid hinge, see picture What is OS? If behind LH light it could be the low coolant sensor wire, but that has a black/pink wire (black/white is handbrake switch). There indeed should be a (rubbery) gasket between the plastic blanking plates and the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Edit, boot light switch has a purple/white wire. So pictures of exact location might help 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 The switch is in the engine area by the NS (Near Side) loom it looks original the wire is green black. The other wire is on the offside its not connected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Matt Welcome to the TR7 fraternity. A few questions for you:- 1) Do you have the BL workshop manual for the 7 as this is available as a PDF download? PM me if you need a copy 2) I have a fairly complete set of UK DHC electrical drawings for the 81/82 DHC. They include the intermittent wiper system which is not in the official drawings so again let me know if you want a copy. Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Still none the wiser about OS or NS 😜 but at least I can tell that switch is not original. Though helpful with future jobs, the wiring diagram won't help you here. Looks like a nice example of the dreaded previous owner ... under bonnet light or alarm switch maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Quoted from Beans- Still none the wiser about OS or NS 😜 OS = OffSide - the side away from the kerb, i.e. driver's side NS = NearSide - the other one. (Also, Off Side is a rule in some sporting activities, OS can mean Operating System, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Thanks for the explanation Rob 🙂 So OS = LH and NS = RH 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Quoted from Howard- Matt Welcome to the TR7 fraternity. A few questions for you:- 1) Do you have the BL workshop manual for the 7 as this is available as a PDF download? PM me if you need a copy 2) I have a fairly complete set of UK DHC electrical drawings for the 81/82 DHC. They include the intermittent wiper system which is not in the official drawings so again let me know if you want a copy. Howard Howard that would be fabulous if you could , I do have a thick blue manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Going to get on with the holes in the rear deck and the boot bulk head. I have a new deck as it will be smarter think I will need to drop the petrol tank so i can safely weld then some paint in the inside tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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