Badwolf Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks Gents. Now the next question... taking a standard reclining frame, without foam or cover, is if possible to add the headrest fittings to the seat frame, or is this a factory fitting job only. From the parts list, it looks like a simple bolt on/welded fitting onto the top of the seat frame, altough the 'Bros' don't appear to have any in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted December 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 I have found a couple of recliners without headrests but could really do with finding out if they can be adapted to take a headrest before I order the covers and foams. If anyone has any ideas, no matter how strange, I would appreciate your wisdom on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 CHRISTMAS EVE 2017 To everyone who has read any part of this thread and offered advice, information or humerous input, thank you. Have a very happy Christmas and a properous New Year. My Spitfire is on the road and awaiting further TLC in 2018... I COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THE HELP OF ALL OF YOU. Best wishes.. BW. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 And to you BW! I replaced my seat foams but don't remember much about the head rests, other they were quite a crude mechanism. Don't think the foams are different, head rests or not. The covers obviously have a hole in, but Mrs BW can sew I think? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 and a happy one to you too Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 I will be getting the covers from Owen Lloyd at Park Lane classics in the spring, so I need to make sure they are ordered for the correct fittings etc. As for the post edit notification, I think that this is set in the edit window as to whether edits are flagged or not. Kevin will be able to clarify..... yes there is a window to check in the edit window if you want to show that the post has been edited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 BW, Owen's stuff is excellent. The head rests in my modern will protect me in an accident. The head rests in my GT6 are purely cosmetic and will probably break my neck! Even at the fullest extent they are too low. I pull them up and next day they've sunk down again. But, they look the business! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Thanks Doug. In that case I will stick to the low backs. I saw a pair of headrests on fleabay and thought that there may be a fitting that I could add to the top of the seat frame before they are covered. I didn't want to order the wrong covers from Owen. Saves me having to buy a new tonneau cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Hello and a happy New Year to all of you!!! I have been busy with other things for the last 6 months but the car is now back on the road with very little change at the moment. I did, however get the secondhand seat frames, which are now wearing a beautiful pair of leather covers over new foams courtesy of Owen at Park Lane Classics. What a difference they have made!! Took a long time to fit them, but highly recommended if you are fed up with sitting on the floor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 So, after being back in storage over the winter, last weekend was the first drive out. Everything running well except for an intermittant oil warning light and gauge showing pressure a little on the low side. I appear to have overfilled the sump as the dipstick shows well above the high level mark. Could that be the cause of the warning light, or should I investigate further! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Overfilling shouldn’t cause low oil pressure. Check the prv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 'PRV' ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Pressure relief valve. If it sticks it can cause low pressure. I think mine is a bit dispite being replaced. Next stop is to clean the seat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Ok, thanks. A job for next weekend. Will dig out the workshop manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Its just below the filter housing - a bit awkward to get to - need a big spanner to undo it - 13/16" rings a bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Thanks. Will I need a service kit or is it likely to be stuck up with old oil and muck after being stored for 20 years!!?. This as one of the few things I didn't check last year when she went back on the road, after changing oil and filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 I would suggest a new crush washer as a minimum and probably a new spring and valve itself. Part numbers 107246 - 501258 - 131535 - 132107 in this one: And a 9/16" drill to clean out the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Brilliant. Will drop the oil and take a look. I didn't even realise it was there. Probably gunged up with slutch and other sediment after all these years. Never been touched since the engine was replaced 30 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Found this.. http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/RaisingOilPressure.htm which gives gives sone useful pictures and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Thanks BW. That's interesting. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Took the car out for a spin last night to try to get a grip on the oil warning light problem (originally thought it was an alternator warning - don't ask!) Ran up to normal temperature with no warning light with a running psi of about 50. Could be a faulty switch as Pete suggested on another thread (oil pressure oddity). I will get one with my next spares order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 They do fail. Cheap and easy to replace Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 warning lights ......... pretty hopeless things you dont see it on till you hear or smell the problem.. then look down and its 'on' buzzers and bells much more effective Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 I have found that the LED dashboard bulbs that I fitted last year have been very useful, especially with the recent sunshine. The best thing I have added up to now is a cheap 12volt buzzer fitted across the terminals of the indicator warning light. As Pete says, bells and buzzers are much more useful. I might try the same idea across the terminals of the other warning lights unless someone has experience that it might take out some of the somewhat restrictive fuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Cant imagine the little buzzers would affect the fuse loading they use miniscule currents I have one to fit on my new C3Aircross its a weeny winker , not adjustable like my picasso where you could have click clack or jungle rock and a variety of winker clickers Just not sure the ECU brain / canbus will understand any additions without thowing a wobbler If you worry about oil pressure then a buzzer is a good idea you might hear the buzzer before you hear the engine and a long time before you notice the lamps ON Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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