Dolomitejohn

Hi dougb Yep your diagram is understood and I am sure both sections of the fuses holders are in contact with the fuse. But I will re check continuity on all fuse holder contacts to fuse whilst static and whilst wiggling wires from back side. Thanks for the advice. John

I managed to check the fuse box tonight. With ignition off one fuse is at 12 v (both ends). With ignition on 2 fuses are live (bot ends) and with the lights on the middle fuse is at 12 volts. So my assumption here is that the Fuse box is ok and functioning correctly. (I did have to bend the fuse contacts slightly and clean then them up with wet and dry. So I think the dash will have to come out next. Can;t quite get my head behind and actually see anything. I did notice the turn indicator warning light was on when indicator stalk set to left turn. It didn;t flash and the actual front indicator didn't light up (although it does when hazzard switched on). So I reckon I can narrow down the issue by use of multi meter and bypassing the column switch temporally . Re the rear lamp holders. On mine the tail / stop holders have a seperate earth on the holder. The other holders seem to earth through the lamp case. (All holders were loose on the boot floor when I purchased the car. So maybe they are mixed up or even faulty. More multi meter testing I feel....... JOhn

Thanks all. My 28 years of dolomite ownership has not prepared me for this. Now you mention it, the fuse box is kinda in 2 bits and loose. So will take a look. Have got the blower fixed. Swapped terminal on ignition switch. Now the blower comes on in aux position. My dolly hazard switch usually misbehaves after its winter hibination so will focus on getting the gt6 switch cleaned out and exercised. All good fun...... Thanks all John

Hi All. My GT6 1973 MK3 recommissioning is coming along nicely and the help you guys gave me re the crank end float was really helpful. So thank you. Anyway I thought I would turn my attention to the Electrics. Here are the main problems. 1) Heater blower does not turn off with ignition. 2) Hazards flash the front indicators only and sometimes only the left (a knock of the switch seems to get the RH front flashing - so prob a switch issue) 3) No indicators work (tried replacement flasher). 4) Reversing lights don;t work. 5) Brake lights don;t work. (Switch tested ok). All fuses ok. Any ideas ? Are these common GT6 / Spitfire issues? Car has been dry stored for 20 years. Cheers All. John

Hi guys. Thanks for the advice. The link was very informative. If I replace I will go for the custom washer option. I just need to decide if to attempt to remove the sump in situ or remove the engine or leave it... I have no history with the car except its done 180 Miles since 1999.......but can't afford to wreck the engine. Preferred option would be to change in situ (if it can definitly be done). John

Hi All I have recently purchased a late mk3 gt6. Been off the road since 1999 so lots of remissioning to keep me busy. Also my first separate chassis triumph. Had my dolly sprint for 28 years. Hoping to join the Tssc in the new year too. I have measured the crank end float and its 9 thou so just out of spec. The engine has done 109000 and there seems to be no rattles, knocks, smoke etc and the oil light goes out during cranking. But I just have this out of spec end float. Question. Can the thrust washers be changed with the engine in the car? Thanks all. John