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    The original Herald type didn't have the nylon plug in the far end to reduce the play. Dave
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    I got the Vitesse out from Winter Hibernation last month and no problems. Today I got the TR7, the one I take off the road in the Winter, out and yes kangaroo fuel. Down to the fuel station for a fill up with fresh stuff! Dave
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    Andrew, Good to hear all is now peace and light. During the 1960's an after market kit was offered to convert the trunnion to a lower ball joint. It was aimed at the Lotus Elan which used the Herald front suspension. After it was found that the ball joints wore out as quickly as the trrunnion it stopped being produced. Most of the track/racing stuff being offered concerning the Herald front suspension is aimed cars like the Lotus. Dave
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    John, The TRR site is now on it's second iteration and was changed after this version of the TSSC site. I do agree it would make sense to change the colour of one of the sites,TSSC? Dave
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    Chris, I second Colin's comments and thanks for a well constructed response.
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    John, I was under the impression the TRR site came after the TSSC site. Dave
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    Richard, The plastic cover wasn't an original fitment. It appeared later on the Stanpart replacements in the 1970's. And yes the clutch replacement item had it as well. It reduces the moisture around the breather hole. dave
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    As we know it's doubtful it will sell at that price. Dave
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    To keep some of the elements off the top of the metal lid. e.g. Water from seeping in the vent hole. Dave
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    From the surveys the average age of TSSC members is lower than a number of other Triumph Clubs. Dave
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    Paperback books with small print are now a real pain to read. dave
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    Help! not the wonkies.
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    That's the type Moss sold me 20 years ago! Dave
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    20 + years ago I used the thick plastic cover on the wife's Gitfire. She had the car for over 12 years and many miles, the cover gave no problems. You need to seal the cover down to prevent hot air coming in from the engine. Just make sure you get the thick type. The thin type handles like a jelly when you try to fit it. Dave
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    The Maker painted it before assembly. The paint they used appeared not to react with the oil. However, the present paints (as you say) may come off when in contact with oil. My own preference is not to paint the areas that come in contact with oil. Dave
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    Paul, if you can solder then that's the way to go. Dave
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    Looks like the Moss Sports system. You should be able to sell that on and fund a single box set-up. If that's what you want. Dave
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    If the mating surface of the water pump housing is pitted then use a gasket with a small amount of sealer. As ever be careful not to us too much. Dave
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    Well Pete, this is what makes this forum relaxed and friendly. Thanks, Dave
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    No money and an old car, plus being in engineering training was the way most of us old's learnt how to keep a car on the road ourselves. And have some fun doing it. Dave
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    And the present day boy racers think they are the first! Dave
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    The domed pistons and the 218225 head and the 311399 (18 58) cam also was applied at engine number KE10001. Lower compression and a less sporty cam. But better MPG and lower pollution. The cylinder block and head were now common with the 2.5 engine, that was the intention. Dave
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    Sometimes they do seal up which may be due to the brown stuff you find in the bottom of the float chamber. Additives? Why no gasket was fitted who knows, but a small amount of sealer may help. Dave
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    There is not normally a gasket on this part of the choke assembly. As Pete said clean up should help, plus use some sealer. But be careful not to get sealer inside. Dave
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    Food for thought. Darren thanks for the info. Dave
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