Matt306

David, on my 7 I know if i try a manual raise with the wiring connected the motor activate and the light raises then lowers, (from memory) you certainly feel the motor. Connect it all up then try winding the motor manually if it moves i suggest it is something other than the motor. I would suspect motors if only one was not working both indicates something else.

My wife also decided the drive around the lakes was a little spirited...

Another brilliant c2c run, don't think I've missed one yet. Highlights were driving the tunnel! Lovely windy bit around Lake Vyrnwy and Bala. We did take the short cut at the end from Fishguard but I was asleep so didnt notice! 723 Miles covered between first fill up and last 88 litres of E10 19.5 Gallons = 37 MPG. Best was the drive up which was mostly MWay and Dual carriageways which was 39MPG. Oil use about 500 ml mostly peed out the rocker cover! If you want an efficient Triumph EFI it!

I think the old relays in the fuse box can be replaced with modern equivalents?

Hi Tim as not entering this year , I can do Raglan or Mid Wales or Gledrid.

Howard I am going to be interested what my EFI does with the Air Fuel Ratio gauge adjusting fuelling versus yours on carbs....

If a TR7 get rid of the carbs and go EFI

Dolomite club sell them or you can buy them from the wedge shop in the US. I have ordered from them and they are wholly reliable.

The TR7 is a great car I use mine as a daily driver, sadly i think i may end up divorced with another TR7

Fitted new rubber o rings to the oil pump on the TR7. The pressure relief valve i ring was solid no rubber texture at all. All cleaned and replaced, hopefully weeping stopped! Fitted new mill board in boot too, it looks quite nice in there now

As I am running on TR7 on E10 I will have to keep a close eye on those pipes

Chris , I wouldn't call any of the original arrangement a bearing in terms something which has low friction. Its a rather rubbish cone and thrust washer arrangement. Should hear a spring under tension noise when turning the steering when all is off if this is siezed.

No bearings at the top of TR7 struts a rather odd cone arrangement.

Noise under a TR7 hood... think they are they are there by design. Twitter or charter can be a moving part just clipping something. Check the alternator bolts are tight the thin ones on the case. Lift the rocker cover and check the front stay for the cam cog there is a nut and bolt on there. Timing chain when was it changed last? Loads of variables tbh....

Added my modded Dizzy to the TR7 injection system. This allows for full sequential fuelling. I should have the most efficient TR7 out there ...

Honestly Mr Scrapman if you drive a vehicle knowing it to be in a dangerous condition that is dangerous driving https://www.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/driving-offences/

If you drive a car knowing to have a fault that is dangerous that is dangerous driving. Cause death in the MV whilst it is in that condition having not repaired it you are looking at death by dangerous driving. The fact you have had an MOT which it failed and continue to use it on the road is where you'll come a cropper as you can not deny knowing the fault is there. Not least good luck getting the insurance to cough up.

New anchors for the TR7. Got the kit from Race and Rally Design needed some fettling though.

Get the ARB droplinks with rose joints. Wolfitt Racing products for Triumph and TVR sportscars

Added 15inch alloys to the Tr7. They tend to suit the car better than 13inch. The oil pump seals had been weeping so those have been replaced to. Word of warning to 7 owners check behind the transfer cover as the port of mine was sludged up restricting oil flow.

you should have a message from me

I saw a lovely set if Eunos tombstone seats in a TR7 they has head rest speakers too

Good luck with it let us know how you get on

Rob totally agree this won't stop a spark but shouldn't there be two charge wires from the alternator? That one wire and missing plug just suggest messrs bodgett&scarper have been at the wiring loom.

I guess that is a Lucas A127 alternator that wire will get hot very quickly when you have all the lights and heater and other stuff on. Usually three wires two thicker ones for charging the battery and a smaller thin exciter wire, usually in a plug socket those wires are live I think. As previously mentioned I would be checking back ignition on then checking the wiring. Get a multimeter, a usual good place to start is where the loom has been cut into where there is those horrid blue connectors which cut through the wiring insulation for a connection (usually ends up in broken wires). It will be a slow process... get a wiring diagram get it straight in your head then start your checking.