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  1. Has anyone used Owatrol Polytrol?

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    Hi,

    My son used this product on his garage door with what i can best described as remarkable results - looks better than new.

    The website mentions use on vehicles and I just wondered if any members have used it on our cars and is so how, on what and with what results.

    Thanks

     

  6. TR6 Specification Queries

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    Hi,

    I've recently been lucky enough to purchase a TR6 manufactured in 1972. I also own a GT6 Mk3  manufactured in 1970 right at the start of the production run (No.16) which I'm restoring.

    The GT6 has a hazard flasher switch. The TR6 does not. I have the Driver's handbook for the TR ,which I believe is the original, which contains narrative and pics that say/show clearly my RHS vehicle does not have hazards but that the LHS version does. Also, the TR has a headlight flash/dip switch in the footwell although the handbook makes no mention of this but does say this function is achieved from the column lighting stalk which in my case provides the three functions - on/off, side and headlights. The handbook says the light's on/off function is provided by a rocker switch on the dash to the RHS of the steeringwheel, below which should be the small square version of the combined wiper/washer control I've seen on other Triumphs. On mine both switches are the vertical oblong type, the upper switch is the wiper control, the lower the washer. The corresponding wiring diagram does show a hazard switch/unit.

    In the handbook the sketch diagram of the dashboard (as opposed to the pics of the instruments and switches etc) is exactly the same as my installed dash. 

    It seems strange that a safety function such has hazard warning lights would not be installed on a 1972 build vehicle.

    As I'm right at the start of my TR journey if anyone has ideas, thoughts or even the actual answer to these anomalies I'd appreciate hearing them - I just hate not understanding/knowing!

    Many thanks,

    Paul

  8. Any advice on weatherproof car covers?

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    Hi,

    Has  anyone any experienced based advice to offer on external all car covers? I will need to leave the car (TR6) outside for a while and want to buy the best available. I've seen "best buys" advertised ranging in price from £30 through to £300. I'm aware, too, that the club has offers. 

    Any advice will be gratefully received.

    Paul

     

  11. Brake Pipe Set - what have I bought?

    in Braking System

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    Hi,

    I bought a boxed automec brake pipe kit labelled "GT6 Mk3 " by the seller at Stafford today. However he couldn't confirm if the kit was complete or for which model/variant it was for so I haggled and got a good price and can always resell if it's not suitable for me and I can confirm which car it's for. Can anyone advise me as to how I can confirm if it is for a GT6 and, if so, which one? The packaging has the reference GB 6224 printed on it. 

    Many thanks,

    ps It's many, many years since I've attended a TSSC event and I thought Stafford excellent but where have the all the GT6s disappeared to?

     

  21. Bulkhead re-spray tips

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    Hi, I've just done mine with aerosol etch primer in readiness for covering with an epoxy primer and then top coat. Out of interest, I used Halfords etch primer which I found excellent. it gave a quality coverage and no runs. I had to finish off with an alternative etch (I had a time constraint and couldn't get to Halfords) which was much thinner and needed a much longer and more careful application. Lesson learnt: don't assume all paints are the same quality/consistency. Well  worth investing 5 minutes assessing the characteristics of the product you've chosen before applying.

    Paul 

  24. Stromberg CD150 cdse carburettors

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    Hi,

    I'm looking to purchase a pair of CD150 CDSE carburettors for my early GT6 Mk3. Ideally I'd  like models 3369L and 3369R which I believe would have been fitted originally and operate with the Smiths'  emission valve so will not have the breather tube connectors.

    If you can help please let me know.

    In addition, any advice on suitable alternative models to the above and the pros and cons associated with them will be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Paul

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