Cat amongst the pigeons stuff... but you could convert to 185' x 14's, gives you a different set of options.
\Tony
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- Wed Jun 01, 2022 4:39 am
- Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Tyres for 1970 2000 mk2
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5293
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:17 am
- Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Clutch won't bleed out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5277
Re: Clutch won't bleed out
I had this problem and fixed it with small syringe on the bleeder nipple and actually suck the fluid out. once started I was able to bleed it the normal way.
Tony.
Tony.
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:17 pm
- Forum: Transmission
- Topic: Clutch master to slave pipe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4897
Re: Clutch master to slave pipe
I did the same as Alec a few years ago and have had no
t rouble since After a while the colour blends in with the surrounds !
Tony.
t rouble since After a while the colour blends in with the surrounds !
Tony.
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:36 am
- Forum: General Triumph Problems
- Topic: Whroom Whroom
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6885
Re: Whroom Whroom
Boiler Plates??? please explain. Tony.
- Tue May 18, 2021 1:52 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Oil Pressure Gauge options
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6862
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge options
I used an air vent but in a different way. I took the centre out and put it in the lathe and bored it out to fit the gauge. I then took the useless clock out and fitted the vent there , outside diameter is the same as the clock on the S.
Tony.
Tony.
- Mon May 17, 2021 4:49 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Oil Pressure Gauge options
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6862
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge options
I've used both, electric on the Spitfire and mechanical on the 2500's . Spitfire one seemed ok but I have a dislike of things Chinese. On the 2500's I fitted Mini gauges. I prefer Smith gauges which on comparison tests seem fairly accurate. Tee'd off the oil light sender. I used 1/8 annealed copper ...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:55 am
- Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Brake shoe adjuster question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9026
Re: Brake shoe adjuster question
You can pick up a parts CD from Rimmer Bros. fairly cheap.
Tony.
Tony.
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:51 am
- Forum: Transmission
- Topic: Gearbox/overdrive question
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21178
Re: Gearbox/overdrive question
A type and J type are both overdrive 'boxes but different models. They do similar jobs but the parts are not interchangeable. Hope this doesn't confuse things further.
Tony.
Tony.
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:20 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Battery
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12212
Re: Battery
No matter which you choose I'd consider using a trickle charger unless you're using the car regularly .Batteries don't really like being being left partially flat.
Tony.
Tony.
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:51 am
- Forum: General Triumph 2000 Discussion
- Topic: Towing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4808
Re: Towing
Just be sure your brakes are adequate. They tend to get away on you if too fast down hill.
Tony.
Tony.