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Perhaps they should be mandatory on all modern vehicles then! Ian

My dad had an auto 2500TC as his second company car and his Triumph and my GT6 shared a double garage for a few years. I was allowed to drive it and I recall we both very much enjoyed it. It was replaced by a Rover 3500 SD1, which was also fun but very different. Ian

Al la E Type Jag. Didn't know that Kas did it. The Mk2 bumper must do an excellent job of deflecting air away from the inlet grille. IIRC it was a response to minimum bumper heights for the USA market. Rubber bumper MGs fared less well in terms of looks.

That is a bit of a hybrid. Mk1s don't have louvres in the front wings as they only came in with the Mk2. The sidelights and the larger wing finishers are correct for a Mk1. Nice colour BTW. The bumper has been altered (rather well I must say) to remove the centre section. Some that I have seen have been just cut, this one has been nicely shaped to mimic the outer ends. It doesn't achieve anything on a Mk1, other than an altered aesthetic. My RBRR co-driver is keen for me to do this on my Mk2, particularly after I let on that had a spare front bumper. I think it could look nice if done properly and would increase airflow into the radiator. In order to put a Mk1 bumper on a Mk2 car, I think you would need Mk1 hinge boxes (which are welded to the chassis) and bonnet tubes. Mk2s have one piece side/indicator lights which should still be OK with a low bumper. Ian

Steve I managed to find an original Automotive Products B&B Application List 1963-1979. Stag (1970-1977) has a 9" (229mm) cover ref 76391/13 and plate ref 47626/252 T2000 (1963-1977) (also GT6 & Vitesse) is a 8" (203mm) cover ref 76288/30 and plate ref HB515 2.5PI Mk1 & 2 (1968-74) has a 8" cover ref 76288/35 and plate ref HB515 2500TC & S (May 1974 on) has a 8.5" (216mm) cover ref 76252/38 and plate ref HB515 The figure after the first part of the plate number relates to the clamping force. I know from investigation that the /30 is a 0.090" thick diaphragm and the /35 a 0.105" thick diaphragm. Hope this helps Ian

Steve If the Stag clutch cover doesn't work for you I have a modern B&B with a 0.105" thick diaphragm (correct for 2500 & PI) available, that has seen brief light service in a GT6. Now replaced by a Sachs cover. PM me if you are interested. Ian

Probably made from Chinesium!

The truck mixer might be a slight overkill!

Strap it to a concrete mixer!?

I have a Siegen set of AF ratchet ring combinations. Very shiny and occasionally useful (and satisfying when used). The open ends are nice and thick, so less chance of slippage. Socket sets get used regularly. I prefer six point to multipoint sockets for security. I have a nice 3/8" Halfords Advanced ratchet handle which has a very fine ratchet, which is useful for tight spaces. Ian

Very desirable motors (I'm slightly biased). What's your definition of 'perfect' and your budget? Ian

Or use a hanki!

Good luck with that!

I changed to an electric pump due to vaporization problems in the mechanical pump. It is possible that this due to the pump having to suck hard through partially blocked lines, which is a recently diagnosed and now corrected issue. These things are set to try us. Ian

Same setup as Nicks, but I have mounted the Huco on the front side of the n/s suspension tower to keep it cooler and out of the way for oil filter changes. I've fitted a 2 pin impact cut-off switch on the main bulkhead behind the battery (needs to be a rigid panel) Ian

That seems a bit high. By my reckoning, 90Wh = 90/1000=0.09kWh. With John's 70% efficient alternator, the calorific value of a gallon of petrol (assuming the 36kWh figure is right) is 36x(0.4x0.7x0.98)=9.88kWh. The extra fuel used per hour is therefore 0.09/9.88=0.0091 gals, which at £1.50/liter is about £0.06. I can cope with that. Ian

Could you describe what you have done there please Rob? Dimensions, materials etc. and by whom. Could be useful to others. Ian

And they don't work in fog either! (Porsche ones don't anyway)

I run a 3.27 in my GT6. It was orginaly a non OD car, but converted by me in the late 1970s using an overdrive box from a scrapyard Vitesse. I did try a 3.63 for a while, but reverted to the 3.27. 70mph is 2800rpm in OD top.

Andy I think the WSM says to put it in first gear to remove and refit the remote, but it looks as though you proved it can be done in neutral. With the selectors you have to think mirror image, so the centre one is 1st/2nd (back for first gear) and the left one is 3rd/4th. Don't you just love playing with Triumph gearboxes? Ian

On the 2018 RBRR I inadvisably flashed a truck that I thought hadn't dipped and was met by a responding flash of lights and lightbar, that damm near blinded us! Ian

Pete I'm afraid it's not my GT6. As to when it might be ready....who knows, the owner is a busy (and gifted) Engineer. Nick Jones and I are providing moral support. Ian

Andy Your luggage area was almost full of spares and tools. No evidence of luggage or food! I think in 2016/18 we got the balance about right and luckily didn't have to use any. Ian

Photo of fuel installation on a 2.5 PI GT6 currently under construction in Somerset. Huco lift pump, fuel filter and then Lucas pump. If it fits in a GT6 !?! As yet untested but looks well designed and executed. Nick knows the car. Ian

That's a very tidy engine bay Tim......looks familiar too! Ian