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Google says 1 1/8", I think I use a 28mm socket but can't check right now. Ian

Facebook Marketplace has a lot of workshops/garages for rent, I've been looking for a while but no luck in my area.

The eBay ad says Mk1, why don’t you look for the ad? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115085748871?itmmeta=01HPKD0HQPSY8ZEW5GACG6XGE9&hash=item1acba52a87:g:2ogAAOSwh2lhiR45&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8LFZMnFWGJ5brt4fRCetZLUMmMzk6ydVAtRyu8xzyKhZ5OIukqMfwfhiMQaMe%2FsJwOhxzj7CAqQ8vZlf9BUAz5NARwC69Khh9yDfROmFa%2BAgsmpC7luMR%2FaxmhNyNBtKNqFuLIkBl1w5cw2hOC1%2Fe3QuFECFNX5rGljeQ%2BdMnMHRLwSavJ4f7uwkS6cebf%2F7LydRcCbTBRV9U5NZN0pE9h1%2B90%2BWvqcG0ULSgtSufWmSKQmIQATuhzdOkyIcM4lYWDnST4klxRZ3o0hsXqI79AR4tjP3whm5uEUB%2FFtl8XTvBNjQioV5A2oce%2Bn1cbGJNA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4icgu20Yw

Fitchetts have one on eBay now.

Replacing the winder is a lot easier if you have some clamping scissors for the pin https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/scissors/1369853?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-CSS_UK_EN_PMAX_RS+PRO-_--_-1369853&matchtype=&&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAqNSsBhAvEiwAn_tmxSANJTFhkfyyWtuf_-_n_7cLHyaY79-WF8S22LCAHwcsOicp8-8itRoCI1UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

James Godfrey-Dunne fitted new seals to both my Mk1 & Mk2 cars, he gets his seals from Canley Classics next door, they use COH Baines.

Mk1 2.5PI Estate (Homage) Minor progress on NY day, new reversing light loom fitted to gearbox & OD wiring connected, I had to make up a small extension loom to reach the switch wire, J-type OD loom & A-type column switch, so non standard configuration. I then managed to drill the holes for my new throttle pedal, unfortunately I couldn't fit it due to needing another pair of hands, I'm getting tantalisingly close to being able to drive this car, hopefully the next two weeks should see it coming out of the garage.

Mk1 2.5PI Estate (Homage) Rain prevented my taking the GT6 out today, I decided to wire up the AFR gauge, video shows reading 1 minute after starting the car & choke fully off, not too bad given no tuning performed yet. I have also removed the Mk1 2000 throttle pedal, I have a Mk2 cable pedal to fit, no access until I get the car out of the garage though. I also ran in another wire for the 2 speed wiper motor and fitted the 2 speed switch, it works, another win. I also fitted an oil pressure gauge and made up a new reverse light switch loom, I thought the one on the 'box was sound but a section of the wire fell off, best to replace with new.

Mk1 2.5 PI Estate (homage) After a few stressful days, with a lot of encouragement from various CT members, tempered by my inability to follow instructions properly, I have been struggling to get the car to fire. The injectors I was using were reconditioned ones, but they had been sat of a shelf for several years, I swapped them all out for a fresh reconditioned set, still no luck. The fuel pump that had been checked over by a specialist proved incapable of producing more than 100psi and frequently reduced to 0-40 psi, useless if the system was to work. Martin Giles (t/a Fred Milturn) kindly swapped my pump for a used one he had, it produces 120psi and a constant 105psi once the PRV was set, still no firing. Suspecting that the newly reconditioned MU might be faulty, Martin drove over to help me remove it and he would take it back to KMI, with Martin's assistance we discovered that the dizzy was 180 out, entirely as a result of the aforementioned inability to follow instructions! Once we'd moved the plug leads round, the car fired up fine. Tomorrow's task is to remove the dizzy & MU, reposition the drive gear and refit everything in the correct orientation. I'd like to thank Martin Giles for his assistance, he drove half way to meet me to hand over a set of recon injectors, again to swap a fuel pump and finally drove to my house to collect a suspected faulty MU. This is customer service way beyond the norm these days, I have bought several items from Martin over the last few years and he has always been a pleasure to deal with. Ian running.MOV

You haven't seen how ropey the carpet is!

Triumph 2.5 PI Estate (Homage) The light at the end of the tunnel is getting a bit brighter: 123 dizzy timing set, fuel pump wiring run in loosely, will get it under the carpet when I can move the car outside. Fuel lines all connected, still need securing but all connections in place. Awaiting tank to filler cap hose to arrive, hopefully tomorrow, need throttle cable, will hopefully have that this week, aiming for first fire either Xmas Eve or Xmas Day, that will be a great present.

I used to run Lucas PI on my TR6 John, so used to the tank foibles, I tend to keep a decent level in the tank to avoid issues. I am currently unable to fit the spare wheel in the well, if I can't fix that issue then I might put a swirl pot in with a lift pump as I'll have plenty of room for it, would then just keep spare in the load area.

MK1 PI Estate (homage) I took today off to crack on with the PI conversion on the Estate: Fuel supply & return lines now run out, still need securing however. Later fuel tank painted & fitted CAV Filter housing mounted & diaphragm PRV fitted, all plumbed in Exhaust loosely mounted front to rear. A good day's progress, I will look at the electrics tomorrow, in principle I could try to fire it up this weekend but I have a schedule and I think it's best to stick with it, there are known gremlins, the PAS pipes are leaking, need to put PTFE tape on the fittings.

Looking very good Richard, putting my efforts on the Estate to shame, I look forward to seeing yours on the road.

Peter Heary did the dash in my GT6, I was very pleased with it, my TR6 one was from Classical Dash, an equally good job.