[GT6 Mark 1 Steering Wheel - hornpush mounting assembly unit]

Mike, 

Try giving Mike Papworth a ring; details are in the Courier but he does more than gearboxes and diffs and has an eclectic stock of stuff.  I seem to vaguely recall last time I was there seeing steering wheels amongst them.

Dick

[GT6 Mk1 Part number and Description?]

Aidan,

What you are missing is a casting called the catch plate which slides into the the white nylon fitting on the main body.  My old Rimmers catalogue has it under 619384 (sounds like the Triumph nos) but any of the usual suspects (Canley Classics etc) or Mike Papworth (details in The Courier) has lots of bits lying around.

Dick

[Rebuilding an early GT6 Mk1 Engine]

Mike, 

Echo what all the above have said.  When I rebuilt my early mk1 engine I took it one step at a time but sourcing decent replacement parts was the biggest issue; in the end I avoided R......... and stuck with either suppliers of NOS or those who actually do work themselves.  Clive's comment is particularly perinent; I was already psyched up for a re-bore but on dismantling a hone and some over size rings from Jigsaw (preferred supplier even if slightly more expensive) was sufficient along with a re-grind on the crank (same source of bearings and advice).

Dick

ps Loctite 574 cured my leaks!

[Additional Dial]

Roger, 

Assuming the arrangement is similar to a Mk1, and my memory is not failing me, not too difficult but you need to undo and move to one side the centre section of the dashboard to get at all the retaining screws.  I fitted my extra dials in a panel on the dash support pad behind the gear lever (where the radio stowage normally is) and put the radio under the passenger shelf.

Dick

[GT6 MK3 Carpets]

Henry, 

I sourced mine via the TSSC shop and no complaints at all.

Dick

[Brake master cylinder]

Jon, 

Had something similar when I fitted a new master cylinder.  Leak initially stemmed by reducing the level of fluid in the cylinder to about halfway and then when driving the car no leak thus pointing to the cap not sealing properly.  Tried one new cap with no success, tried again with another and sorted; on investigation the 'rubber' seal was a slightly different thickness and consistency (if that is the right word).  I would suspect the leak occurred the last time you used it and check the seal first, and mine uses DOT 4 which also left a similar yellowish residue on the aluminium.

Hope that helps.

Dick 

[1967 GT6 Mk1 Dashboard Dials]

Ben, 

My Mk1 has all Smith dials in accordance with John Thomason's Guide to Originality, and also shows Smith's for Mk2 & 3 but the Mk1 has chrome bezels.  Speedo should have 3 jewel lights and be 0-140 in 20mph steps.

 

For some reason when I restored mine I seem to have transposed speedo and tacho positions; what an admission but they still work fine!

Dick

[Any plans for more categories ?]

Fully agree with both Clive's and Colin's comments above.  The constant 'variations' on questions frequently indicates a complete lack of any attempt to use the search facility but I am afraid educating people to do that is ....... 

[Cost of Engine Rebuild?]

Fully agree with Clive's comments.  If you have the time, space etc this is not beyond the keen amateur as long as you recognise your own weaknesses as well as strengths; do not attempt something beyond your own capabiliites and the only daft question is the one you did not ask.

Not sure where in the country you are but I am sure local group can provide details of a local Triumph/classic friendly garage and useful machine shop.  If I have had to use others then I tend to opt for me supplying the parts, usually Club Shop, Jigsaw or Canleys, so I know the standard of parts being being used.

Dick

[earth wire]

David, 

Although you did not mention it the other end of the wire is attached to the engine block (by timing cover on a GT6).

Dick 

[GT6 MkI cylinder head - what have I got?]

Joachim, 

Just checked a Mk1 head I have in the garage.  I cannot find a number stamped on the manifold side and the raised number on the top of the head at the front is V2021, the head casting is 3 3/8" deep.

Merry Xmas!

Dick

[Vitesse MK1 Exhaust Manifold]

Paul, I fitted a SS manifold to my GT6 Mk1 (same engine) courtesy of Jigsaw Racing and have had no problems.  A call to Mark Fields would confirm fiting.  Otherwise, I would support Pete's comment ref the Club Shop.

Dick 

[VSCC at Goodwood 25 Oct]

For those interested there is a VSCC Sprint meeting at Goodwood 25 Oct; practice from 0900, timed runs from 1330.  See the VSCC website for more details.  Oh, and it's FREE and the weather forecast is OK so far.

 

Dick

[Diff advice]

Would fully support giving Mike Papworth a call/send him an EMail (details are in The Courier); he can certainly provide sound (!) advice and quality of work makes him good value for money. Just a pity Coventry is a bit of a drive away!

[GT6 MkI clutch - very early engine]

Joachim, 

I used GRB209 when restoring my '67 Mk1 and have had no issues, although sourced from Canley Classics following frustrations elsewhere.  Same Part Nos is shown for Vitesse with the same engine. I would be tempted to buy from someone who actually uses the parts on their own work even if having to pay a premium; Jigsaw does it for me.

Dick

[Tracing my spitfire's history]

Paul, 

Had a similar date quandry on my GT6 with a production date of Nov 67 but not registered until Jan 69.  Colin Lindsay suggested it was likely to have been a demonstrator/'showroom queen'.

Dick