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  1. Metalastik Rotoflex Couplings Still available?

    in Chassis, Suspension & Steering

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    On 09/07/2021 at 14:36, Bob Horner said:

    Just thought I'd add my experiences to this.  I've had to replace the radius arm brackets on my GT6 which necessitated removing the driveshaft and vertical link from the car so decided to go the whole hog and replace the slightly cracked donuts and rebush everything plus new timken bearings (rimmers).  Decided to stay original so sourced some proper metalastik units.  Demon Tweeks have them at £167.20 each (incl VAT)!!  However, looked online and a firm called Robush Ltd https://www.robush.com/products/rotoflex-coupling/ do them.  They were very helpful   - cost £89.25 plus vat each (£107.10 incl VAT) plus £12.50 for next day delivery (in stock whereas Demon Tweeks say will get stock in within 7 days).  just like to let people know if they are looking.  You need to call or email as they don't sell online.  You need to quote the part number which is 21/979/1 (there is a link to the original catalogue.  Saves you £120 over the Demon Tweeks items (and probably only costs you £100 over the repro rubbish!)

    Bob

     

    Just wanted thank you for this post - I have ordered a pair of 21/979/1 couplings from Robush (They didn't know which couplings in their catalogue fit the GT6 MK 2) so I relied on the information you shared here to get the right ones. 

    At < £200 for a pair of genuine Metalastik couplings, I question the sense in CV conversions or Chinese copies for anyone who owns these cars

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  3. Agreed Valuations

    in Forum Announcements

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    On 23/03/2020 at 08:06, martin hughes said:

    The Club has withdrawn all face to face Valuations until further notice......So all will be done via email, Please complete the forms and email to “courier@tssc.org.uk”...... Just until this unusual time passes.... Thank you for your understanding..... 😎 #TSSC #Triumph.

    You can download the PDF file from the clubs website.

    Just tried downloading this form and received an error message. I've just send an email to the above.

  4. Squeaky Clutch pedal with little travel

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

    Posted

    Greetings All,

    After replacing the GT6's previously leaking Clutch Master and Slave cylinders with new old stock Girling units from Dave @ LongBridgeLtd, we sprung a leak again. Turns out Dave's "newly replaced" seals weren't new after all. 

    We've repainted the bulkhead now and installed new seals - the leaks have yet to reappear. That said, the clutch pedal is quite squeaky and has alot less travel distance than any car I've driven. No air in the system, seal and fluid is new. Any thoughts on what else I may have missed or have to do next?

  8. Spitbits Electronic Distributor w mechanical tachometer - Any actual user experience?

    in Engine

    Posted

    Greetings! 

    I recently came across this reproduction Delco electronic distributor with mechanical tachometer takeoff, from Spitbits. I had previously decided not to go for the 123 unit because of mixed reviews and the headache involved in converting the tachometer to electric. I was also told (by my rolling road tuner) that the 123s don't work consistently well across all Classics, which was another red flag. 

    The car is equipped with a Lucas 22D6 with Magnetronic ignition - I am hoping for a fit and forget replacement. 

    https://www.spitbits.com/store/1a-COMPLETE-ELECTRONIC-DISTRIBUTOR-GT6-P6984.aspx 

    Anyone with experience with this actual unit installed on your car?

    Cheers!

  9. Alloy Radiator

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    Don't do it! I had a Chinese aluminum rad fitted on my Classic Mercedes. The weld bend at the bottom hose connector failed. The results were disastrous. Fortunately, I caught it before the motor overheated. 

    It can be painful paying for a non-Chinese unit but I highly recommend going with products made with an element of manufacturing ethics involved. Basically anything Japanese/ German is preferred (if a recore isn't an option)

  12. Anyone use “the flying Dutchman’s” 6 impeller water pump?

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    3 hours ago, SpitFire6 said:

    Hi,

     If the new pump flow rate is improved it will increase "Cooling".
    For any car Water Pump maximum cooling will happen when the flow rate/RPM is at the point before cavitation occurs.

    cheers,

    Iain.

    This appears to correlate with the experience of other owners who have installed the updated water pump. It appears to force coolant through the system better regardless of other variables. 

  13. Anyone use “the flying Dutchman’s” 6 impeller water pump?

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    20 minutes ago, Iain T said:

    There is a tipping point where the amount of heat generated by the engine cannot be dissipated by the cooling system. This point will vary due to various issues original design being one. Our engine castings where prone to semi blocked water and oil ways, you might just be unlucky. 

    Further complicated by the fact that this engine was extensively rebuilt 35K miles ago with some really unorthodox decision making. {Drives great though 🙂}
     

    I have almost completed my Auto-Rx oil treatment. This additive is known to gently (slowly) unblock oil pathways, dissolve sludge and rejuvenating rubber seals. It has worked wonders of my cars over the past 15 years. If there was a block oil passage, I’m highly confident that will have been resolved. 
     

    For the coolant, my Mercedes Benz cars systems were descaled and flushed using Citric Acid. Has anyone tried this on a Triumph?

  16. Anyone use “the flying Dutchman’s” 6 impeller water pump?

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    My apologies - we did run new coolant through earlier this year. It came out quite clear. No rust or sludge was visible.

    The aux fan definitely kicks in at high speed, as the temperature gauge does move above the halfway mark, even in colder weather. This only happens in London bumper to bumper traffic otherwise.

    Sounds like I’ll need to chose between a radiator recore or a new Radtech aluminum rad. 
     

    https://www.radtec.co.uk/shop/radiators/gt6-radiator/

  19. GT6 Mk1. To buy? At £22k?

    in General

    Posted

    If you think that's high, take a look at this one. 

    Based on recent sale prices, cared for Mk2 examples have crossed well into the £25K+ range, so a MK1 should command upwards of £20K. Given how scare they are, I wouldn't be surprised if these prices continued to rise just as rapidly. 

  21. What tyres for a Triumph Herald?

    in General

    Posted

    I'm too late. I've just installed 13" Continental Eco Contact 6 tyres on my GT6 and find them to be the best tyre I've used. Low rolling resistance, low noise  and never once loses grip. That they are available for budget tyre prices is a bit surreal!

  24. New PLC seat foams are here....now what do I do?!

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    I may have overestimated my ability to handle this job on my own. I have the Spitfire 1500 reclining seats installed. It's clear I will need to:

    1) Lightly rust "convert" the seat frame which is otherwise is good shape.

    2) Follow the instructions

    I'm tempted to hire a trim guy to install everything for me but before I do, thought I'd check to see if any novice had attempted this job before?

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