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  6. Dremel type tool

    in Tools

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    I bought a dremel type tool from eBay  it's actually a Wolf make comes with a stand to hang it on and flexi drive.

    bought extra bits including polishing, scotchbright mops and wire wheels, have to say it's brilliant for restoration gets into all those corner etc, been cleaning and preparing the dashboard heater vents today for painting. 

    Polishing and scotchbright mops great on chrome.

    well worth getting one if your restoring parts, best £23.92 I've spent and free postage!

     

     

  8. Fitting mini light wheels on a Herald

    in Chassis, Suspension & Steering

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    9 minutes ago, Gary Flinn said:

    It is also important you get the correct Off-set on the Wheels, I had some Dunlop D1 Replica Alloys fitted on my old Vitesse and these were ET-19 Offset and a perfect fit.

    If buying from one of the usual Triumph suppliers they should be correct, but check the Offset

    Regards

    Gary

    Thanks Gary, the seller has asked me to ring them when I'm ready to order to make sure I get the correct wheels.

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  9. Fitting mini light wheels on a Herald

    in Chassis, Suspension & Steering

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    5 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:

    THE STD STUD IS 3/8 × 24 unf 

    Freelander or ford are 12mm metric 

    Big saloon or TR are 7/16unf   also available and a straight fit  if you want to keep unified thread 

    5.5 rims suit a 175 /70  tyre ,  (a  profile to suit the orig rolling circumference , )

    All down to preference,   dont go mad with the costs as age will render the tyre change before it wears out 

    With any wheel change the sidewall neeeds to be aligned and supported by the rim so too narrow or to fat is bad news for tyre tread support

     

    Thanks for the info Pete I think it has 155 tyres on the standard rims, shame as they are good tyres, might see if anyone in my local classic car club are interested in them.

  12. Herald starter solenoid

    in Electrical System

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    1 hour ago, clive said:

    Extra terminal is for a car fitted with a ballasted coil, so it gets the full 12V supply during cranking for a big fat spark. But just not needed on an unballasted coil ignition.

    If the terminals are connected good and tight etc, you can check with a meter or test lamp to see if the solenoid is actually connecting the 2 screw terminals when the key is turned, but assuming you don't have a flat battery (check headlights are good and bright, and if they dim down when you turn ignition key) the new solenoid if duff. 

    But why did you change the solenoid? 

    Thanks for the replies will check all connections again I have a test meter.

    The car is stripped down for restoring I had been moving it about as the engine is still in, the old solanoid had a starter button I had been having problems and found that the only way to start it was using the button but was hit and miss as it was damaged around the button.

    Ive checked all the wiring with the wiring diagram thought it might be the ignition switch but as the new solanoid is clicking it must be ok.

    as you say I will check with the meter that power is coming out the other side to the starter motor, I'm thinking it could be a duff solanoid might put the old one back and try that before buying another one.

    Thanks again electrics are always frustrating!

  14. Herald starter solenoid

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    Hi I bought a new starter solanoid off eBay was listed for Land Rover, triumph etc.

    Fitting it today it has an extra spade terminal sited directly under the starter signal spade, on the listing it shows the extra terminal as  power while starting.

    as it's wired now with nothing going to this extra terminal it just clicks starter not engaging.

    I have messaged the seller today he asked for a photo of the old solanoid but not had any further response.

    any ideas?

  15. Hi

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

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    2 minutes ago, Ian Faulds said:

    Love it. What's say gear are you using? 

    De Vilbiss starting line gravity fed gun and 2 k paint, the colour is mimosa yellow, not standard for the herald but I like it and think it will look good with a new black hood and alloy mini lights. 

  17. Fitting mini light wheels on a Herald

    in Chassis, Suspension & Steering

    Posted

    Hi I'm about to purchase a set of alloy mini lights 13x5.5 for my Herald 13/60, It has standard Spring setup what size tyres would be recommended.

    I have read somewhere that it will need longer studs and LR Freelander studs are ideal, what thread would these be as the wheels come with nuts and want to make sure they are the right thread.

    cheers from a newbie to the forum.

  18. Hi

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

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    Hi new to the forum.

    currently restoring a 1970 13/60 Herald convertible most of the welding is finished floor pans and the usual rot spots!

    The project came to a stop because of health issues but thankfully I'm on the road to recovery and started doing some light jobs, cleaning parts ready for the re build.

    I have the bonnet, boot and doors all painted in top coat and will finish the rest when I up to full fitness, my goal is to have it done for Spring next year, I said that last year lol.

    I need some advice and hopefully you guys can help.

    attached a couple of photos.

     

     

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