The Triumph 2000 / 2500 / 2·5 Register Forum

Ah ok fair enough, i was not aware of that one. Am i right in thinking these can have issues with the tensioner over time, like anything i guess getting weaker with age....i'm guessing mine is the original set up so probably past its best....

Loving that picture

My 75 S has circlips....on all U.J.s if that helps.

If it is a cold start, i assume you are pulling out the choke....

A little more info would help....cold or hot start for starters? First thing i would check for that scenario is ' is it getting fuel'. And i assume the battery, and connections are good. I currently have issues with mine, but she is on the button for starting.

Hi, thanks for the reply. I assumed there would be some play between all the moving parts, but i thought 20mm at the pulley may be a bit much - not sure - hence the question. I am still chasing a ' power down' issue' after a long hibernation - hence at the end of many many tests the timing was next ...

So i have noticed when i turn the crankbolt via a spanner, the distributor shaft does not turn immediately. On closer examination, that ' pause' in connection is approximately 20mm. In other words after marking the front pulley, the timing mark has moved the said approximate 20 mm , before the ...

So the original, glass topped pump - if it starts an engine, idles, and drives - and the fuel flow and pressure checks out - albeit those tests carried out on the garage floor so to speak - one would assume that pump is ok, would it not? What i am asking is could a fault occur further up the rev ...

As above really. Been thinking about this for a while ( but have had other issues on my mind So has anyone on here ever brought a kit to do just that - and if so, any recommendations , as there seems to be many options/ suppliers etc.

Having just picked up on your new message John, i did go straight into the garage before replying and yes she is still bouncing between the bricks :lol: .
Well thank you for the comment, it certainly has been very frustrating, annoying, and yes determination to fix it has been very stressful but ...