The Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Register Forum

Really good to hear Clifford, mine thankfully hasn't missed a beat since and drives really well.

Tony.

I know what you mean, i would wait until you have a couple of willing hands with you before you go out, i did the same with mine and i can go out in it with confidence now. well worth a try.

Tony.

Good luck with it.

Tony.

Mine is auto as well and goes really well. my pal who has one had a similar problem with lack of top speed. his was down to the timing. we set by ear advancing it and it now goes like stink. Have tried setting it without a timing light?

Tony.

Have you tried yours with and without airbox? mine ran terrible without.

Tony.

Hi gents, finally found the problem. when go 12volt with an inline ballast, you must remove the wire from the starter and replace it with another direct to the the coil... it then gives a spark when cranking.. Totally stupid idea!! Bad running was down to weak mixture on back carb and running withou...

All the earths have been checked and cleaned Ian, even put jump leads on direct to the block as well.

Tony.

One new set of leads complete and one set off another running car Alec.

Tony.

Hi Alec, yes checked with dwell meter all items fitted have been checked and all items replaced for a second time off a good running car. I must be missing something somewhere.....

Tony.

Electronic distributor Alec and a points distributor. Also two different 12 volt coils off running cars. All the low tension wiring has been replaced, every terminal has been replaced along with caps and ht leads twice. That is why i am awake at night wondering what on earth it could be :lol: I have...