Colin Lindsay

That's good to hear!

Any particular colour? Reason I'm asking is that I have red white green or brown ones, still in the frames, and it may be easier to send the entire assembly rather than try to dig the glass out - which I can try, if necessary.

The button is on the end of the release rod and as such rarely if ever shows up as an individual item; they're always in a second-hand parts bin somewhere. I'm not sure if the button can be safely removed and replaced but the entire rod assembly can be refitted.

Where are you located?

Yes but the next throw of the dice got me out again.

Yes, they always were, and if caught you were done for obstruction if you failed to name where you had them made.

It's okay, I'll forgive you. (Waves a regal hand in Doug's general direction.) Actually, pressed black / silver plates aren't my favourites, I like the ones with the black plastic letters on yellow or white plates. I used to see them when young and they still remind me of those times, more than the pressed ones do. I think I'll get a set for my Herald, if / when it sees the road again. I've just had to edit this, to add something I've observed on a few Classic Number Plate Manufacturer's sites. Some of them are claiming that the pressed black and silver plates are now legal for vehicles up to 1977 http://www.tippersvintageplates.co.uk and others are claiming it's 1975 http://framptonsplates.com/CarPlates.html but a rolling date. I don't think this is correct? You can't add a plate that ceased to be legal in 1973, for example, to a car made four years later and claim that it's a rolling exemption?

MY GT6 is running J-type and there's no real thump when engaging, just a slight gentle bump and a drop in the revs. Coming out of O/D is like changing down gears when you're driving fast, the engine and clutch have to cope with the increase in speed and there will be a reaction. As John says, your driving style will help dramatically. Get into the correct speed for the gear, and don't make the gears or O/D slow the car. My first car was a 5-speed and I'd learned to drive in a four speed, so the first time on the open road I went for 5th at about 70, didn't realise to bend the gearlever over to the right and got third instead. The engine nearly came out through the bonnet. It's the same effect with O/D - treat it gently and it'll last.

+1 to Nick's post. Sometimes cleaning our engines, particularly if they're high mileage, can do more harm than good. It's different with moderns; I removed the EGR on my TD5 with no ill effects whatsoever, apparrently doing so improves power and leads to a cleaner running engine.

I do beg to differ sir, having done this myself, and my timing was wayyyy out by tens of degrees. the timing marks were out of sight and when turned to anything close to normal wouldn't run at all. I had to tune it by ear, rotating the dizzy until the engine ran perfectly. It was only once I realised that the leads were on one terminal too far round, and moved them back, that the timing marks aligned where they should be, since the strobe being on the normal lead - in the wrong position however - was firing too late for the timing marks.

.....because all your plug leads are all one position too far over. I'll guess if that you move them around the dizzy cap by one terminal and try again it'll turn into a far more manageable figure.

Correct they may be, but the font is too modern and spoils the car. A period font as well as losing those blue bits would go a long way to enhancing the look. It's just sold; the new owners going to be very happy with it.

Yikes! That could be called a labour of love... or else just a tad OTT...

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C587889 David - was this the ad you saw at that time, or has this one appeared since?

That is one lovely estate, but if I can venture one small criticism: the number plates really spoil it.

Nice choice of car - the estate version is superb. I'll keep an eye out and report on what I find out there.

Sounds like fuel starvation - maybe something momentarily blocked the fuel lines or carb, then cleared again? It wouldn't be rich running as this wouldn't clear so quickly, and would have continued for the rest of the journey until the engine was given a decent break. Possibly, also a lead working loose momentarily? Check they're all pushed on firmly, however I'd put my money on it being a fuel feed problem.

What is all this Health and Safety rubbish anyway?

Apologies accepted! I knew I should have posted a bigger photo! I hadn't my glasses on either... and I am NOT depressed over the sender units! Hopping a bit, but not depressed. Just bought a laptop that won't run my music recording programme... now THAT's depressing! (I was just about to apologise to the OP for hi-jacking his thread wayyyy off target then realised .. it was ME!)

Great job. Gives you a really good feeling when you get something finished and it works as you hoped!

It was scary looking, especially as it was really only on three sides. HOWEVER: and that's worth emphasising in capitals - what is underneath was a small rust bubble where the outrigger overlaps the main rail, only through the outrigger centre and I'd be happy, with my own safety on the road in mind, to say that it was unsightly but not structural. It certainly didn't need a new outrigger, although I've bought one just in case. Previous testers advised to have it repaired, but still passed the car. It's currently under about four inches of Waxoyl so almost invisible, but the car can now be taken to a proper welder and have the entire thing done properly.

If the interior is oily, it may have survived the elements ok with the rust solely on the outside.

So simple to do once you have them uncovered... might as well do it all at the same time, rather than have to undo it all later. Refill / change the gearbox oil while you're on a roll.

Isn't that Drive-it DAYS? it takes place over two.... I like the entry requirements: 'standard Triumph cars or derivatives made from major Triumph components'....

Here's a test: fill a jar with about four inches of Waxoyl.... now try to see your Triumph chassis through it? Can't? Neither could the MOT tester... so despite the Frankenstein weld on the front outrigger it passed. He did give me an advisory about dust on the bonnet, which had accumulated since it sat outdoors all night; otherwise he wanted to buy it and wanted to make out a cheque on the back of the certificate. We're now road legal again! Our first show is next Saturday. I can't resist a photo just to show off!