The Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Register Forum

I could be wrong, but I think messages remain in your outbox until they have been read.

If you still have a leaky carb, which could explain the black smoke and lack of power but not white plugs, it could be the carb float valves either not set correctly or the new valves are not seating properly, Do you have the original valves still? I have found that the originals tend to be more rel...

I find that the rheostat if fitted can cause a resistance. i tend to bypass it resulting in brighter dash lights.

Again, thanks for your help jonnydog. Apparently there is a Trudi Pettyjohns mentioned in the list pulled from the DVLA authorised listing within the club. V765/1 from the gov.uk website gives owners clubs. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/661004c8a43d91001c3af20c/v765-1-list-of-vehic...

You will have paid the lower fee for a digital copy of the Sixappeal. Issue 257 is now out. I get hard copies, so not sure of the protocol regarding how members are informed for the digital ones. If you have membership issues, speak with Maggie Roberts or email her. Her details are just inside the c...

Have you tried ringing the DVLA? When speaking with them in the past, I have found them very helpful assuming you get the right person on the call. They will be the best people to talk to as to what is required. Good luck.

Welcome to 2000 ownership. Good luck with the car. Looks great.

There are two cables to the choke pull on a PI. One goes to the throttle linkage to increase revs. and the other to the overfuel lever on the MU. The former is not really much help since it usually makes the engine run too fast and can be done using the throttle pedal. The most important one is the ...

Thats a great tool Richard. Where did you get it from?

Mk 2 saloon rear bumpers will not fit any estate. The front bumpers are not really interchangeable between Mk1 and Mk2 since the nose and wing profiles are different, however in theory a Mk2 estate rear bumper and Mk1 estate rear bumper would fit but imho look odd. The Mk1 estate and saloon rear bum...