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rulloyd

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  1. I’m sure this will have been discussed before at length of course…. 😝
  2. I think we all know that generally the quality of parts from all of the main suppliers is quite poor, as parts are bought in from the far east - the only source. Apparently driven by yours and my desire for low prices (hard to believe - I would certainly pay more). There are some suppliers like Chic Doig and a few others who seem to have limited stocks of better quality parts. Who else? Rich
  3. Thanks both. But Kevin - where do TSSC get parts from? I suspect the same place as Moss, Rimmers and Paddocks - mainly China! I know there are some places who still have access to higher quality parts. It’s a pity that the club don’t source from specialist sources only? I’m sure most of us would be happy to pay more for quality. Or do they? Rich
  4. I’d like to refurbish the Speedo and Rev counter on my GT6 I don’t want to do it myself. Anybody recommend someone good please? Many thanks Rich
  5. Anyone recommend somewhere go buy ignition components where I won’t get cheap Chinese rubbish please? Dizzy cap, rotor etc? thank you Rich
  6. Hi all Following the restoration of my GT6, the paintwork on my car is mostly great but it wasn’t done by a professional and there are some rough patches / couple of drips that i’d ideally really like cleaned up. Are there specialists who take on this kind of thing? I really don’t want to do it myself. If there are, it would be best if they are in the North West as I’m on the Wirral 😉 thanks for any advice! Rich
  7. Hi Mark, my engine normally fires immediately. Cables are good 👍
  8. Hi Pete. It runs fine and doesn’t stop till I turn it off! This is a one off instant after I parked up. Is this then likely? Rich
  9. Thanks Scrapman. But other than this one non start it’s running fine?
  10. Hi Jimmer. That’s an interesting one and I’ve not heard of that. That’s a possibility but how comes cars Do start on low power occasionally if they turn over and over before firing?
  11. Ok but it’s not happened before? (Where’ve I heard that…)
  12. Hi Doug. No rough running. When I turned it off all was good. Could be ignition but I come back to the fact that the problem only just occurred this once, but the engine runs well. I think it’s very likely linked to one the 2 unusual events. 1 that I almost flattened the engine starting it that day after a few week gap, when all I needed to do was prime the pump first. And 2. I filled up to 3/4 of the tank, 1st time with this replacement tank, not pre treated. But same fuel. I have no idea what a biased ignition system is!! It’s ‘normal’! Rich
  13. Hi Mathew. Possibly but I don’t think it’s the likely cause as I have been driving no problem up to this incident. No e10, I am using premium only. My car always starts easily (except this once)
  14. Wow. It’s a very small model. It looks better very small!!!
  15. Thanks for all the good suggestions Chris. Seems like the most likely reason is crud from the fill up otherwise a little too coincidental. Funny that it happened after I stopped though (no misfiring) And was fine after it later started. All my lines are new and use ethanol resistant rubber pipes where appropriate. My filter in in the line just ahead of the pump. I expect the carbs are ok as I just rebuilt them. First thing I looked at was for loose wires. Looked fine but will check again. Running as sweet as a nut right now!
  16. Electronic ignition is newtronic. I bought it about 25 years ago but has had little use (although I did have to put a join in the optic cable after it was cut). I’m pretty sure the join (soldered joints) is fine. What would you expect could be affected by heat soak that would cause the problem? I have frequently encountered the starter motor struggling after a short stop before but only for 1 or 2 turns then it spins normally. Always a concern that one, but the engine is still running in (300 miles only) so I’m assuming the engine will loosen up? cheers Rich
  17. Possible. I cleaned out the tank best I could* but the tank did have some rust in and this is the first time with a near full tank. But why would it solve itself after 20 mins? * Originally I used a rust converter but had to replace that tank in a hurry after it developed a rust hole (!) so all I managed was a swish out with Petrol of the replacement.
  18. Thanks Kevin but definitely off (I’d know as it idles like a train pending adjustment!)
  19. Hi all Since restoring my GT6 (completed this year) my car has been as good as gold starting. But today I had a problem which I can’t see any obvious explanation for. As I haven’t driven the car for about 2 weeks, turned over quite a few times before the fuel got through the system. The battery did suffer a bit as a result but all was running fine so off I went (note to self always prime the pump after a period of non use). First stop petrol station where unusually I filled it to 3/4 full (1st time since rebuild). Started fine. Next stop Sainsbury’s, 5 mins turned off, turned over fine but would not start or even bite. In the end battery started struggling. Baffled. Left it for 20 mins whilst I nipped home (courtesy of a very kind fellow shopper) to get some tools. Tried again without doing anything, started on the key.😮 - Electronic ignition - Low mileage inline fuel filter (ahead of pump) Any ideas? Thanks all. TSSC advice always the best. Can’t be looking like a classic car loser at Sainsbury’s!! On the positive side had some lovely comments at the petrol station. Some very nice people out there 😏 Rich
  20. He’s not on Facebook himself, nor does he read the TSSC forums btw. - but he was very pleased with the 350 likes on FB on my wife’s post of my car and all the comments 🙂🙂
  21. Hi Henk. Thank you. WRT Pete, it’s complicated! But basically he decided he didn’t want anything more to do with YouTube or videos so pulled everything. He’s still very busy (you can see his latest handiwork via Peter Jones Garage (different Peter) on TSSC Facebook page) but he is very unlikely to post anymore video unfortunately. Peter Jones has numerous Triumphs of his own and is keeping Pete busy but it’s only ever been a hobby for Pete (JadeMutly). I’ll let him know you asked after him 👍 Rich
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