[electric fans off ebay]

changing the subject slightly -- i bought a cheap accuspark fan kit off ebay for my 13/60 and it also would not fit behind the radiator and the temp controller lasted 15 months  and about 800 miles before it packed up so i will be buying a better quality kenlowe kit  or similar in the hope it fits better and lasts longer.

good luck.

[oil pressure]

my 13/60 oil  pressure is 80psi at tickover when cold and the same at about 3000revs when hot dropping to around 40 at tickover--is this too high ?

cheers

[greasing rear spring]

Thanks guys

[greasing rear spring]

hi all,i am in the process of refurbishing a gt6 swing spring to put in my 13/60 and am wondering should i grease the spring leaves,a friend suggested an aerosol can of the grease used on motorcycle chains as it is water resistant and sticky--what do you think?.

cheers

[hanworth show]

anyone going to the hanworth classic  show in bushey park hampton tomorrow ? --weather looks just ok

cheers

[gt6 spring to herald]

thanks guys.

[gt6 spring to herald]

hi, i will get the modified brake hose brackets along with the studs to block off the holes and new bushes ,buttons etc from canleys hopefully  .i paid about £75 inc postage for the spring and anti rollbar which is a considerable saving if it all works out ok.i do not carry passengers in the back so that should not be a problem

cheers

[gt6 spring to herald]

i have just bought a s/hand gt6 swing spring and front anti roll bar off ebay which the seller said would fit a herald and which i hope to refurbish and fit to my 13/60.they were quite cheap so i thought they were worth a punt

am i going to have any problem fitting them?,the spring has two long leaves and two medium and one short

cheers

[rear wheelarch measurement]

Sorry,13/60

[rear wheelarch measurement]

hi all, can any one give me the ideal measurement between the centre of the wheel and the bottom of the wheel arch mine is just under 11 inches which sees a bit low--i think my rear spring has had it.

cheers

[ace cafe meet]

went to the ace cafe triumph day,thought i would only stay a couple of hours but stayed for 5.and met some really nice people and saw some great cars--a great day out. 

cheers

[crank bearings, knocking on start up]

i have always used stp oil additive for donkeys years,it seems to make the oil stick to the engine parts and protects the bearings for the first few seconds after starting,I  used to have a bedford van whose engines were  notorious for knocking from the bearings on  startup due to the slanted engine draining the oil from the filter and the stp stopped the knocking.

cheers

[Ace Cafe Triumph meet 11th June]

so will i.

dave

[sub standard parts again !]

i fitted a pair of what were purported to be genuine woodhead monroe rear shocks to my 13/60  14 months ago and after  only about 800 miles they have the resistance of  a piece of elastic,i changed them for a new pair from moss for a third of the price  and a much better ride and no clonks.

i phoned the supplier (an ebay seller of classic car parts ) and the reply was the warranty was 12 months only so no refund.

the shocks were labeled as woodhead and were the correct blue colour but are probably  a chinese or indian copy.

grrrr !

[horns]

i had this problem and found that one of the horns was faulty.disconnect one horn and see if the horn works from the horn push -if it does the other horn is faulty and vice versa.i took ages checking earths etc before i found the cure and replaced the faulty horn with one of fleabay.the other posisibility is a wiring connection  fault between the two horns.

good luck

[White bumpers cleaning]

just a thought --the previous owner of my car painted the rubber bumpers with what looks like white smoothrite and it looks fine and has lasted well and just wipes clean.

cheers

[twickenham]

hi nigel,i drive my 13/60 around the area shopping etc

and have never seen a spitfire, herald or gt6 ! do they only come out at night lke vampires or sundays( lol ) i see a couple of mgb,s and a baby fiat in tesco,s mogden lane  car park  sometimes but no triumphs.

cheers

[twickenham]

hi all,

i have never seen a herald/vitesse/spitfire around the twickenham/richmond/hanworth area,surely i cannot be the sole triumph owner around this area.it would be nice to have a shoulder to cry on,mutual support etc within a few miles of me.

cheers

[herald reads hot....]

same thing happened to my 13/60 ,went through same checks and new parts plus new rad. eventually fond the voltage stabilizer was faulty giving a high reading.

i fitted a new electronic one off ebay and no more problem.

[ammeter with alternator conversion]

thanks for the input guys.

[ammeter with alternator conversion]

hi all,

i am thinking of converting to an alternator on my 13/60 which has a ammeter fitted--will this still work without altering the wiring or do i need a voltmeter.?

cheers

[friendly warning white gt6]

was passed today on the A316 nr sunbury at about 1-30 pm by a white gt6 going well above the speed limit.the driver needs to know that this area is subject to average speed cameras now so if he/she reads the forum be aware or if you might know the driver let him /her know.

 

[friendly warning white gt6]

was passed today going west  nr sunbury on the A316 by a white gt6 going well above the speed limit-the driver should be aware that this road is subject to an average speed check not the old camera system. if you know the driver or he reads the forum  please be aware..

 

[Cam not turning]

good article in this months practical classics mag about gt6 cam timing--worth a look.

[Triumph Vitesse Project car]

try and get a copy of lindsay porters triumph purchase and restoration guide--you can usually pick a copy up on ebay or amazon. it has loads of info.

good luck.