Pete Lee
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If I remember correctly triumph only fitted a mirror on the drivers side as standard. I don't believe there are any predrilled holes. The mirrors are secured by self tapping screws. Back in the 70s my mkiv only had one mirror, it came from a ford cortina, my mkiii did not have any mirrors.
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From safety I fit mine where I get the best view. This means the drivers side is positioned closer to the bonnet than the passengers side. It's a personal preference.
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From safety I fit mine where I get the best view. This means the drivers side is positioned closer to the bonnet than the passengers side. It's a personal preference.
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I've just fitted a 55amp alternator from Canley classics, not run the car yet. I have front and rear fogs, spots and electric fan, 55amp should be fine for me as I don't expect to draw much more than 45 amp on a continous basis.
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New alternator fitted over Christmas, new 60amp cable run from the alternator direct to the battery terminal. I was able to solder the cable to the original connector so could use the original plastic housing for the wires, all works well. ;D.
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Originally abs vacuum mouldings available from the usual suppliers, glued with contact adhesive. You can get wood capping.
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Oh dear, oh dear :( The wheel arch is covered in a stretchy leather cloth or vinyl, fit on a warmish day using a contact adhesive, should come up pretty well. the material is available from a numer of sources such as Martrim. The same material is used on the hardboard corner piece just above the wheel arch.
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Hmm I don't have the second stud, I will run a new 60amp cable to the battery.
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Hi Bainzy like the idea where is the spare B+ post. I could use 27amp wire for that to make it safe.
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4526 wrote:A question.. Did you put extra wires for the 55amp alternator ? or just the existing wiring ? Uprating the alternator is also something to do in the future on my spitfire :) Hi Wim I have not decided yet, Canley thought not required but it is easy to add a new wire so probably will. The original cable will be overspec, but could be marginal. Main risk would be if there was a fault with the alternator.
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Thanks all, I have gone with an updated 55amp alternator from Canley classics for 49gbp. Will rewire over Christmas. I also got a new bosch battery from the local motor factors. I got a new radiator cap as well which seems to have cured what I thought was a leak from the radiator.