The Triumph 2000 / 2500 / 2·5 Register Forum

Thank you, found some clear hose for now that fits the grommet tightly, will wait for next big order to get an original. Although the radiator connection is on the opposite side of the filler neck to the bottle. Might be a LHD thing.

Youtube has a short film on the metering unit & injector bleeding for a TR6 which I assume is similar to the PI...at least my diaphram passes the "suck test"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKT2IDbSMSQ

So fuel is (or can) get to the metering unit, as when I disconnected the pipe and switched on pump I got a big puddle very fast. I didn’t turn the motor over yet, but with just the pump on fuel doesn’t seem to circulate back to the tank via the return pipe. Does that sound right or might I have a ...

Thanks, I had the tank out & gravel shaken (so much rust) then coated with a liner. I will crack the metering unit & see if fuel getting there..

Thanks Alec, I have seen a few other threads and sounds like I really have to crank it like a maniac (lucky neighbours) before examining other possible faults.

I did pull the choke, but will ensure it is fully open.

I will also check for a spark and see if I can bleed the injectors.

Whilst trying ...

Thanks Iani, this car had previously been stood for 20 years. Might need a second battery!

So the good news is that the engine turns over nice & lively, and the fuel guage works. So things could be worse!

I had a go at firing it up, but it wasn’t having it. So now its checklist time.

The pump spins quite fast and didn’t seem to slow down so my first suspicion is fuel not getting through ...

Hi,
Does somebody know what diameter is this overflow hose? I would like to replace the very fetching garden hose I have actually…

Thanks for digging these clips out. Agree screws will look poor / bodged.

New board for gearstick console simple to make at home. Drums done, and first caliper fitted. Only one more and will have brakes on all four corners!