TimW

Hi Brian

I have messaged the group owner on your behalf to answer your query. If you don't get any joy then please message me directly 

Regards 

Tim Ward 

National local group organiser. 

Well....the GT6, that I've booked in to do the RBRR, has suffered a major engine failure.  I was getting abnormal crankcase pressures and a dip in hot oil pressure.  Results of a compression test revealed 60psi on no2 cylinder and 0psi on no6 cylinder.  I've noticed a drop in performance but convinced myself it was my imagination.  Turns out not so much!

1 hour ago, cook1e said:

Its being used to house migrants for the foreseeable future. It was a pretty crap hotel TBH and I've never used it since a disastrous stay there when the club Triumph annual dinner was held there. The premier Inn is so much better and the hotel that most of the RBRR crews use nowadays. See the following review I posted on trip adviser for the Novatel!  https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g190726-d191485-r355394122-Novotel_Stevenage-Stevenage_Hertfordshire_England.html

Thanks Andy I've since found out. Personally I think it's a great hotel and very good value for money with really large rooms. I've booked the Premier Inn Central 

Just looked at booking the Novotel Hotel. Website saying no availability?  Anyone have any idea why?

Hi All

1970 UK PI TR6. Im having an on going issue. When cold and on choke the car runs very well. Once its warm and off choke it gets fluffy on initial throttle like its only running on 4 cylinders and occasionally backfires through one or two of throttle bodies. Once its on the move and into the mid-range it clears and revs cleanly all the way to the red line.  I have recently fitted new plugs, HT leads, Dizzy cap, Rotor arm and an Accuspark electronic ignition module. This has help enormously with its cold running but not once it's hot. The car has an aftermarket fuel filter and high pressure fuel pump fitted but is otherwise standard. Timing is set at 10deg. Fuel enrichment lever closes fully with choke off.

Any ideas? 

3 hours ago, Dave Clasper said:

I've read that no more than 5 (also some have said 10) between any cylinders. I'm confused by your figures, being "about equal", Rob?

 

I understand it to be within 10% of each other not 5, 10 or 15 psi specifically.  

Ignore everything you've read so far and use electrolysis.  Placing a chunk of iron connected to + on battery charger then connect - to the tank. Submerge the entire tank in a plastic container filled with bicarbonate of soda and water. Switch on the battery charger and leave. It could take a few days or upto a week or more but it will get rid of all the rust from everywhere inside the tank. Plenty of guides on Google and YouTube. A friend did his and the inside of the tank looked like new after a week. Use science rather than a cement mixer!

6 minutes ago, iani said:

Very nice, zoom in on my timing cover 😉

Can't see it in the photo you posted

1 minute ago, iani said:

No space for my bonnet, had to do job with bonnet fitted. I really don't want to remove this gearbox again, PITA to fit it.

Surprised you managed to get it all in with the bonnet on. Well done you. Zoom into my pic and look at the steering rack mounts. They are from the USA and wonderful quality

1 minute ago, iani said:

After what feels like months I finally got my engine reinstalled today, I took the opportunity to fit powder coated suspension turrets, adjustable camber arms & trunnionless vertical links too, it's only money right??? Thanks to Steve Denton for his help today.

 

And I took mine out!

5 hours ago, Yoratke said:

Just having body off restoration and the body shop is ready to spray final colour. I need the exact location of the spare wheel mounting bracket (which I have kept) and the boot board support bracket(s) which I have lost, a photograph of the same would also be very useful.

I can do one tomorrow for you

Long shaft swingspring GT6 

I get terrible rotational vibration at anything over 70mph (closed road of course😉) 

I've had it since I built the car 12 years ago. Everything was replaced at the time of build and has been replaced at least once more since in that time. 

I have checked the hub runout on the face of my rear discs today and got 0.25mm n/s and 0.10mm o/s. (0.25mm is just under 10 thou) 

Would this be enough to cause the vibrations? 

My Alloy wheels balance up fine but they always use the hub centre. The small chassis is obviously stud centric. Would this make a difference? 

I've swapped all wheels around several times during the 12 years of ownership. 

Ive bought a set of used alloys today to try out as I can only put it down to my alloys. 

The one thing I've yet to check using the dti is that the driveshafts are running true, I'll do that tomorrow 

I have one in my 3.27 GT6 diff. I'm pleased with it.

Done maybe 3000 miles so far. Definitely feel the extra grip but does snap pretty hard if your on the throttle too heavy in the wet 😂

The very last time the gearbox is coming out! Swapping the type 9 gearbox for a heavy duty GT6 box with new 28% j-type overdrive. 

Decided against the saloon box as I can't be arsed with the mods that go with it. 

Going to strip front and rear suspension while it's on axle stands, check, check the poly bushes as they are now 12 years old and try to diagnose my I get bad vibrations abave about 80mph. Think I may have a distorted rear hub. Fun times 

On 03/06/2022 at 16:56, richard w said:

Now with new poly engine mounts too 😁

Oh what fun that was! 

38 minutes ago, Rosbif said:

My memory isn't that good but i think I've just seen this car on FB . . 😁

I did post pics of it before I bought it in early May 

Now sold.. To me! 😄

Well I went and did something impulsive. I bought this little beauty. Not really a project as its absolutely rust free and runs extremely well but does need little bits doing. Engine and gearbox mounts, a carb tune and a tiny bit of electrical work. Put a set of tyres on her as the ones that were fitted to the car were 18 years old! 

I'd push the other end through the rubber not the clevis end. I've never had one split. 

SOLD

GT6/SPITFIRE aftermarket seats complete with original TRIUMPH seat frames. All ready to bolt in. Previously fitted to my MK3 GT6. Collect only from Worcestershire.

£275

Thanks Nick it was the chassis I was curious about.

Anyone know the gauge of steel used in the production of the small chassis Triumphs?

12 minutes ago, MarkEFI said:

Not getting the drop down list, could be as I'm on an iPad.

You don't have the 3 lines next to the man Club Triumph banner at the top of the page?

13 minutes ago, MarkEFI said:

Sorry can't find the entry list ?

Entry list is on the top right hand drop down menu, events, 10CR, Entry list