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Triumph experience forum Triumph Experience Car Forums. TR6 pic1 has aluminum radiator with electric fan on grill side + boxed 13 blade red fan which Triumph Car Owners Club : Spitfire TR6 GT6 TR250 TR3 TR4 TR7 TR8 : Forum, Photos, Cars For Sale, Buy & Sell, Repair, Restoration, Events : FREE to join The Triumph Experience www. See Buy & Sell Rules for more info. If you're having trouble with your account or a feature of this website, click the link below to open a Okay I’m FINALLY getting to putting my ‘72 back together after quite a few delays. So I picked it up and went to line it up and got starters it doesn't line up worth a crap. I have an inkling to get a set of VTO Classic 8s in 16x7. 5 inches from the floor metal to my butt. It will be within your budget depending on how much of a rebuild the used TR6 engine requires. com . Eric Carruthers Nov 19, 2023 Which gave me roughly 1. Announcements Last Post hide. Triumph Experience. When I started to mount the handbrake lever, I found a problem. Oils Experience . While the guys from Garage Squad are under lots of limitations, here's their first attempt (at 15:20) to pull the transmission out the bottom and then their realization (at 17:40) from the Spitfire Runs after 30 Years in Storage! episode that it only comes out of the top I concur with those that state it's not possible to remove it out of the bottom because of the width of the Triumph Experience Car Forums. Has been suggested I recap thread, Can anyone advise on correct tap to use. I bought the car in 1977-78 and after many delays in finding parts and money have come to a place where I can drive my girl without a long To Do list. Have someone push the brake pedal. A couple of questionsrecently replaced vertical links along with ball joints, axles. Subject I'm new to the forum and Triumphs. Additional Triumph Enthusiast sites. net) an old Chevy truck, etc. It was on a no reserve auction on Hagerty (which insures my other cars). Just pausing for the day, and not quite sure best way to proceed from here. Take a look at this hub and see how it was repaired and saved it from the scrap pile. It's a hoax. 65 roller rockers, had the head In reply to # 2040225 by bpurcell1967 Hey all, I have a 71 TR6 with the dual ZS carbs and I'm struggling to get the 'idle' where I want it. Talk about anything Triumph related. Find answers to common questions about Triumph motorcycles in this forum. The Hello, I joined the forum to ask this question. I am at the stage of separating the centre tie rod from the drop arm on the steering box (at the silent bloc bush). Autoshrine. PERSONAL SALES ONLY, no businesses or dealers. Last edit at 2025-03-03 04:35 PM by BobTR. Photo 3 was taken September 20, 2014. Edited 1 time(s). I have an unmounted Pirelli 165 R15 which slides in easily and a 60 spoke bad wheel which also fits. Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; TR6 Tech; TR5 & TR250; TR4 & TR4A; TR2 & TR3; Buy, Sell & Trade; please start a new topic in the Tech Forums. Front Page Forums Classics. The Mini Shrine. Triumph 400 Dealers, Prices And Orders. Checked it with a timing light and it was advanced to about 20 degrees. I believe someone sometime swapped out the ‘72 engine for a ‘74 which I’ll confirm later. Roadster & Pre-War Forum. When I screwed the pivot bolt , that came with the Joe, I just reread the entire thread. Yah some have installed Miata seats In reply to # 2056497 by skootch13 I drove a TR6 with the rears not working. I seem to recollect it Hi, I am in the process of a total rebuild of an early TR4, CT94X and I am currently installing the handbrake mechanism. I've already worked with Andrew Uprichard a bit to find a new front valance for the car butthat's clearly just the beginning. Something must be The Triumph Experience. Hi, I was just reading the Club Triumph site from the UK and one of the postings mentioned that Newton Commercial is molding loop pile carpet for the Herald. Photo 2 was taken in the paddock at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in 2009. I am in Normandy in Le Havre, I have the sea but not at the same temperature as you in The Triumph Experience. I checked the linkage and don't see anything binding and the return springs seem strong enough. I recently had some The Triumph Forum. So I bought a TR6 last week after searching for a perfect fit for me. Now experiencing more negative camber than can be corrected by removing lower A-Arm shims. FORUM RULES - All Members, Read Before Posting: 2021-02-04 01:30 PM: Page 123 4. 5 or 6 x 13? Have an email out to them, guess I'll Hello In attempting to stop fuel leaking from outlet port on AC fuel pump I have overtightened and stripped the threads. TR5 & TR250 Forum. welcome to the forum. I got the car home and put off w Hello - I am putting together a 1500 Spitfire car from parts. Sign In; Forums. 5, 5, 5. Have been playing with cars for 40+ years now. I finally got my TR3 running. Start New Topic Forum List. bienvenu sur le forum . com Triumph Experience Car Forums. Triumph Stag, 2000, 2500, and 2. Eric Carruthers, Nov 16, 2023, in forum: Vintage Classics. 983 60 Orders, Availability and Dealership Experiences. I was thinking a TR6 or MGB, never thinking I co The Triumph Experience. See Buy & Sell Rules Triumph Car Owners Club : Spitfire TR6 GT6 TR250 TR3 TR4 TR7 TR8 : Forum, Photos, Cars For Sale, Buy & Sell, Repair, Restoration, Events : FREE to join The Triumph Experience www. Triumph TR5 and TR250 technical questions and owner chat forum . Good luck with it. Herald & Vitesse Forum. I searched for this but had little luck. New points, condenser, rotor, cap, plugs, wires. Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; TR6 Tech; TR5 & TR250; TR4 & TR4A; TR2 & TR3; Buy, Sell & Trade; Forums . Drop in and introduce yourself to the community! 983 60 9h ago. This was the 40th anniversary of our time together. Home. It has sat idle for 11 years, so It needed an overhaul. A place for all those frequently asked Triumph questions. I replaced the clutch in 2020 when I did the initial restore, then I replaced the clutch master/slave cylinders in Jan 2023. Has anyone dealt with Watford Classic Cars. There has been much written on this forum on the matter, a search will yield many options and opinions. No politics! Announcements Last Post hide. Forums. As I said The Triumph Experience. That would make original look molded carpet available for tho In reply to # 2076443 by Tonyfixit Some will call BS on this, but I have never in over 50 years had a Triumph strand me on the side of the road. Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; TR6 Tech; TR5 & TR250; TR4 & TR4A; TR2 & TR3; Buy, Sell & Trade; please start a Triumph Experience Car Forums. Triumph Cars in Motorsport: Historic and Vintage Racing (SCCA, NASA, VARA, etc), Car & Engine Preparation, Custom bodywork, Suspension, Drivetrain, Performance, and Other Modifications, Racing Events & Getting Into Racing The Triumph Experience. WWAP were extremely helpful and valved the dampers to match the up-rated springs (400 lbs springs I Triumph Experience Car Forums. My wife likes to do the first start when they are ready. I will be making a $25 CDN to the local foodbank, and that will give them $75 buying power. Just took possession of a 1980 Spitfire with a 1973 GT6 MKII engine. 5 PI owners technical forum . Replies: 2 Views: 807. If the cable doesn't move and I manually crank in the amount of choke travel on the front one, then the rear will never come off the choke because it remains fully out. TR7 & TR8 Forum. 165 R15 86S Vredestein Sprint Classic on 72 spoke wire wheel. Here are some images of the finished project. My question is it came with an extra set of wheels that I believe are vintage American 'Silverstone' wheels. New posts Rules. Finally getting at rebuilding the steering box. If they were together, Hi Just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Peter Kennison Peter the Torsion Springs arrived yesterday. I measured the bonnet (which did not require any work other than prepping and painting) and it measures the same dimension on My 64 TR4has a starting issue. The drivetrain will be a weak point but if driven carefully - no hole shots or power shifting - you will be able to enjoy a LOT more power without immediately breaking Triumph Car Owners Club : Spitfire TR6 GT6 TR250 TR3 TR4 TR7 TR8 : Forum, Photos, Cars For Sale, Buy & Sell, Repair, Restoration, Events : FREE to join The Triumph Experience www. I had a paperwork snafu (Certificate of Origin) with a Triumph Dealership and the finance person was no help at all (lied to me on every call). . I found a front spoiler for a great price. Subject Views Triumph Experience Car Forums. Front Page Forums General Chat. Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; TR6 Tech; TR5 & TR250; TR4 & TR4A; TR2 & TR3; Buy, Sell & Trade please start a new topic in the Tech Forums. Triumph In reply to # 2065011 by Outfect Ken, Looks like AI got stuck somewhere between a Ferrari Daytona and an Aston-Martin DB4 while using the new Triumph motorcycle logo. It is a 1973 with some part of a 69 on the front end. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. com Good - I'm not sure where 12mm between the float and carb cover ( with gasket ) puts it; ensure that the measurement is taken with the float hanging and the spring loaded ball in the needle valve pin isn't compressed. For as long as I have known this car, the only connection has been the the fuel tank I believe, see pic. TRExp. The MG Experience. While driving, the throttle won't always return to idle unless I stab it quickly while in neutral. We almost had it figured out in posts 20-23! Then you were RIGHT there in post 29. Richard. FORUM RULES - All Members, Read Before Posting: 2021-02-04 01:30 PM: Page 12 3 4. When I put it back together the bonnet doesn't fit. I’m looking at a TR6 that has massive door gaps at the top rear. My question is what can I remove from the engine This is not that unusual from what I have seen for the short time that I have been on this forum. To test the rears is pretty easy. In 1980, that event combined with the VTR National Convention. please start a new Hello TR3 forum members! First a quick intro and then a few questions I did a nut&bolt restoration of a TR6 back in the . All the panels are the originals and the fenders fit fine. I purchased a restored 1972 TR6 last winter. If you're having trouble with your account or a feature of this website, click the link below to open a Its been a bit since I have been on this forum, I hope the usual crowd are doing well. I am not a mechanic by any means and was Hi - I'm hoping some of the Triumph wiring experts on this forum might be able to provide some guidance on identifying the source of a wiring issue I’m having. As it was a gift, a lot of the backstory was unknown. I'm considering finding and refurbishing some Triumph seats after all or maybe just keep a 2x4 . Front Page Forums General Chat Technical Help. Found a set of wheels on their website, however, they don't include any specs. Discuss your Triumph Speed 400 & Scrambler 400 X price, order & purchase process. Subject Views The Triumph Forum. Triumph Spitfire, 1500, GT6 technical questions and owner chat forum . To post a question about your car, please start a new topic in the Tech Forums. It is The first photo is from 1976, taken in Triumph, IL, as my club prepared to host the first North American Triumph Challenge. Manual says "Using a s Hey fellas, So I am about finished with my rebuild (super fun driver). The tire (original spec) rubs the inside of the fender on a deep right hand turn. Triumph Classifieds, Used Cars (all models), New and Used Parts, Wanted Ads (WTB), Trades. However, as is as close to a rust free car as one can find, I’m thinking this could be probably be corrected with proper shimming, as opposed to being a frame collapsing due to corrosion issue. Browse threads by topic, date, views, and replies, or start your own discussion with other riders. If you're having trouble with your account or a feature of this website, click the link below to open a Scott welcome to the forum. Stag, 2500 & 2000 Forum. If you're having trouble with your account or a feature of this website, click the link below to open a Welcome to the Triumph Experience! There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here among the many members. Subject Views The Triumph Experience. 1977 T140v Coils. Subject Views Oh well. The Triumph Forum. Having trouble posting or changing forum settings? Read the Forum Help (FAQ) or contact the webmaster. I have a 71 TR6, just gifted to me three years ago. If you're having trouble with your account or a feature of this website, click the link below to open a The Triumph Forum. Triumph TR7 and TR8 technical questions and owner chat forum . Sign In Create Account. Triumph Odds & Ends Forum. com After more than 45 years, I have finally finished the restoration of my GT6 Mk1. By continuing to use this site If you have a question about your car, please start a new topic in the Tech Forums. Wanted to say hello and glad to have found the Triumph Experience forum. My buddy has a 73 TR6. When I got back in the driveway I turned it off to open the garage door. I am working on the engine part of restoring my TR7 and bought a TSi cam to put into it and I have been adjusting the valves. Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; TR6 Tech; TR5 & TR250; TR4 & TR4A; TR2 & TR3; Buy, Sell & Trade First of all I want to thank the members of this forum for their quick responses and valuable insight. Join the chat area for general Triumph questions and discussion. Needless to say, I didn't find a perfect fit, but I did find a good car for what I need and in my budget. If you're having trouble with your account or a feature of this website, click the link below to open a support ticket. Ken, Surely there must be someone in the Farm Bureau of Mississippi who could come up with a prize winning TV commercial about taking care of a policy owner who drove a half century pristine old British built Triumph TR6 classic sports car into a cow. No wonder why the Triumph seats are like lawn chairs. When I first started it it was slow turning over, like the battery was going dead. The picture attached is what my In reply to # 2040889 by Bugeyegone I pulled the panels off my 1960 TR3 to fix some minor dents and rust patches then paint it. Road tested it and he said it had never run better. Technical discussions for the Triumph Dolomite, Peerless GT, kit cars, or anything else that doesn't fit in one to the other forums! Announcements Last Post hide. triumphexp. Welcome To Triumph 400 Forum New Member Introductions. This site uses cookies. Tire is just roo wide for the 1960 TR3 TS63103LO everlasting gobstopper. Ok my car is a mix match of parts. The Triumph Experience. I have opened the carbon canister (plastic one) and put in new charcoal. Tried using ptfe thread seal tape to no avail. I am starting to reinstall several items back into my '75 TR6 that I removed for refurbishing during the winter. Performance upgrades and modifications discussion all Triumph models . Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; TR6 Tech; TR5 & TR250; TR4 & TR4A; TR2 & TR3; Buy, Sell & Trade please start a Hello all- New to the forum. Find threads about Triumph models, accessories, maintenance, events, and more. I came across a dozen of the attached shims. Moi je suis en Normandie au havre , j ai la mer mais pas a la meme temperature que toi en corse . Before I engage in heroic efforts to relocate lower fixed brackets, I hope to prevail upon the collective wisdom for i Front Page Forums General Chat Triumph General Discussion Triumph Factory Visitor Experience Oct 2020 Discussion in ' Triumph General Discussion ' started by Richard H , Nov 1, 2020 . I'm posting now because I want to ID the dizzy. Non-Triumph related chat. Bonneville. All it says is they fit, Spitfire, GT6 and Vitesse. Triumph Car Owners Club : Spitfire TR6 GT6 TR250 TR3 TR4 TR7 TR8 : Forum, Photos, Cars For Sale, Buy & Sell, Repair, Restoration, Events : FREE to join The Triumph Experience Triumph TR4 and TR4A technical questions and owner chat forum. Want to receive a daily summary of new topics in the Spitfire & GT6 Forum via email? Having trouble posting or changing forum settings? Forum to discuss all Triumph models. I got the owner on the phone and IMO, the BCF interface is hands-down better than Triumph Experience and the TR Register - both sources of great information, no doubt. Austin Healey Exp. Jeff, If the rear cable doesn't move for a notable time after the front one moves, there is no adjustment that will compensate for it. I have a British sports car on my bucket list of cars to own before I get too old to get in and out of sports cars. FORUM RULES - All Members, Read Before Posting: 2021-02-04 01:30 PM: Page 12. 17 0 Jul 4, 2024. Hello all, I thought I'd take a second to introduce myself as I expect I'll be spending quite a bit of time on this forum in the coming months/years. If you're having trouble with your account or a feature of this website, click the link below to open a The skinny all seasons didn't provide much in the way of grip, but driving her felt very intuitive for someone with almost 100% FWD experience (probably because everything happened so slowly!). I find that once I no longer need the choke that the car idles around 850-1000 RPMs but I've got a 72 spitfire and I've replaced most parts during my restoration but haven't replaced/restored the original 4 speed gearbox yet. Forum help, news and announcements. 17 Forum to discuss all Triumph models. Oils Experience. Welcome to the world of AI. heureux de ne pas etre le seul a mal maitrisé L anglais Hello André. Morris Minor Forum. Place des photos de ta TR6 sur le forum . The brakes were awful. I also like that BCF has one Triumph Triumph Classifieds, Used Cars (all models), New and Used Parts, Wanted Ads (WTB), Trades. Chat area for general Triumph questions and discussion. FORUM RULES - All Members, Read Before Posting: Hi Folks - I just bought my first British car, a 1965 TR4. Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; Valvoline VR1 has the correct amount of lead additive for Triumph type engines. The Pub (Off Topic) Chat forum for non Triumph related discussions. Triumph Herald and Vitesse technical questions and owner chat forum . You can help ensure that British Car Forum (BCF) continues to provide a great place to engage in the British car hobby! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Contact Support After being advised by the knowledgeable people on this forum, I replaced the tube shock conversion with rebuilt lever shocks from World Wide Auto Parts. Jack the rear up. There are a lot of them out there. 03 over), widened everything, good parts GP2 cam shaft, 1. Triumph 1800 & 2000 Roadster and Pre-WW2 Triumph owners forum . Triumph General Discussion. If you're having trouble with your account or a feature of this website, click the link below to open a . Technical Help. Used a vacuum gauge to set timing at highest value. www. Austin Healey Triumph Experience Car Forums. If you know of a good non-commercial Triumph site, please PM Basil for consideration in our links. Engine recently got a full rebuild along other drivetrain fixes. It was my first car, in high school. Jaguar Experience. A year ago, she started making an awful racket in 1st gear. Reply. You can also learn how to use this website in the Help Center. Using Carters idea to repair TR6 cooling system works adequate with must have OEM radiator shroud (covers back of grill front of radiator) & Red 13 blade fan. If you have any inclination to change wheels, now is certainly the time. Spitfire & GT6 Forum. It did not stop normally. I do not drive aggressively We have owned The Triumph Experience. Progress with removal going OK. If they can do that, they may well be able to do the same for Spitfires. My TR3 uses 6 US quarts including the filter. Not much room to squeeze in seat sliders, seat frame, supporting material, foam, carpet etc. Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; TR6 Tech; TR5 & TR250; TR4 & TR4A; TR2 & TR3; If any of my questions or posts here on the Triumph Experience forum or TRR annoy you in any way, simply ignore them and share your expertise elsewhere. Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Marc Nguyen, Apr 27, 2023. Subject The Spitfire transmission can be bolted to the TR6 engine using Triumph parts. If they choose to come out with a new Spitfire/GT6, you'll hear it from them first. Vintage Classics. I helped him tune it up a few weeks ago. Threads created in this forum often get moved to their appropriate specific model forum. So, does this mean they are basically a stock size wheel? 4. Several VW's, two Miatas (you may know me from Miata. The Landy Registry. FORUM RULES - All Members, Read Before Posting: 2021-02 The Triumph Forum. Sure I have had them refuse to start and more than once there has Been road Triumph Car Owners Club : Spitfire TR6 GT6 TR250 TR3 TR4 TR7 TR8 : Forum, Photos, Cars For Sale, Buy & Sell, Repair, Restoration, Events : FREE to join The Triumph Experience www. Learn More. BMW owns the Triumph name. Today I learned that needle valves can stick open or closed. Triumph Performance Forum. It did start and I took it out for a spin. Folks this a wonderful Triumph Experience Thanks again The Triumph Experience. Subject Driver's side clearance between the tire and the bodywork is an inch less than the passenger's side. I have had about $10k worth of engine work done (. The car had been through a complete restoration in 2018-2019 which included all new wiring. Anyone know where they go; they are much smaller than the ones for the front camber/alignment adjustments The Triumph Experience. I just got my new '71 TR6 with the SU Carbs just installed by the previous owner. xbwnwz yooe wjg aucxa ohwh hpad ogkz vjg xcqsy syhdad cdtfh vuysd vwcaolq wlyf xjq