The Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Register Forum

Thanks for the reply.

I have used the shorter hole to maximise the clearance (simple trigonometry!) as the longest hole was giving a slight lack of clearance for reverse.

(Used the correct 7/8 cylinder!)

I have just had to replace the clutch hydraulics, but on reassembly I had a dilemma over which hole in the lever arm to attach the slave pushrod.

Any advice?

(I used the one at the shortest distance from the pivot.)

I 'converted' my 1974 2000 dash to the multi dial format, ie what you are basically proposing, and there is a white wire feeding the tacho in wiring loom regardless of which dash is fitted. The issue I had was that the connectors were not standard, and has to do a bit of dash loom rejigging, but was...

Quick update. I fitted longer blades and can actually see out of the swept area without ducking my head. Although this is with my left eye only. But the duck to see with both eyes is reduced. The blades were slightly offset so the longer 'half' from the fitting was on the correct side to give more v...

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My wiper blades are due for renewal, currently they measure 13.75 inches.

As the sweep is the European way I tend to see through the bit above the sweep, which in the rain is a bit awkward. There is about 3 inches unswept at the top, has anyone tried longer blades? If so what length is the norm?

What level of wear is acceptable on the brake drum? (ie is the minimal ridge I have ok?)

Just to add a postscript, the mot man did agree and passed the car with no advisories.

Thanks chaps, attacked the job today with the requisite tools and armed with an abundance of patience, and they now lock on the fourth notch.

Lets hope the mot man agrees next Wednesday.

More thanks chaps.

Cannot do the work today as it is piddling down, tomorrow is babysitting granddaughter day so Friday is my 'crawling around on the drive' day.