Matt306
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well the lower A post is out ! the floor most of it is cut out and the inner sill had to come off the a post to repair the a post. the nice door brace which I brought to wedge the space open then promptly loosened meaning my gap is too large. I presume I need to ratchet the opening back together tack it and try the door. the bar I got does allow for the door to be registered though. I was in a bit of a dilemma as there ws so much rot around the a post. I should have welded a bar across.
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true they still aren't worth that much ... however rubber coating to hide the rust on a body mount point. ...
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This is my floor around the A post... Rotten and badly repaired. https://photos.app.goo.gl/C3KyxjfxyLiXQFmn2 Notice all the grey stuff here its rubber filler... covering holes. The bulkhead panel has a repair panel welded in then another on the other side... Night mare! https://photos.app.goo.gl/QM6I2ZhBZRKWJFGj1
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When I put the alternator in I put a couple of extra charging wires going back to the battery from the alternator. Which mag, can you recall. Thank you everyone for the replies.
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Nick ,as ever, thanks for the advice. I have hard top attached for a bit more rigidity. The front lip of floor does it extend under the front bulk head.
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thanks for the reply. I noticed with spots on the volt meter dropped a little this made me think I was taxing it a little. I saw canleys do an alternator at over 100 ,wondered if anyone could recommend one which would fit but not necessarily from a triumph.
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How many entries are allowed for the C2C? I have car and co-driver just need to book leave at work
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Nick Thank you so very much that is what I need. I have a feeling mine is missing... I have the hard top on and the door braced open, i have left the door on to check for gaps. I am thinking of taking the outer sill off . The floor is mostly cut out, the bit at the front i take it the new floor goes under the bulk head front panel? Any more pics would be brilliant, I am doing it with the bod on... I didnt think there was much rust... how wrong...
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Hi all I decided to put some old chrome Lucas spotlights on the front grill of my herald. Now what with the radiio, USB chargers and halogen headlights and electric fan I think my alternator may be a little underpowered. I dont know what amperage it can give as it was an ebay 'bargain' when obtained. Anyone have any idea what would be a suitable alternator for my herald, and at a decent price, perhaps one from another old car etc ....
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A Little bit of rebuild advice; As with most things whice are made but Triumph the rot has got to my Spit and a RBRR race is on to replace the must repair parts. One of these is the Drivers door so as I dont have the Flintstone affect floor. The sills need doing too , not least as i can see central strengthener has been cut horizontally to and a new sill welded over the top. The area around mount over the front outrigger is shot too. I know the car is meant have a mount there, but not sure how is attached to the car/chassis. Is the mount welded to the floor or to outrigger... etc etc. A couple of pics would be appreciated Thank you! https://www.canleyclassics.com/triumph-spitfire-mkiv/1500-front-floor/ Part 612528
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I got a Bosch S4 001 on my Herald.... it has a load of power for cranking...
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Last year was my first so difficult to compare, however the Weston Zoyland one did seem to be the only one where we went off route to find it, the rest all seemed to be on the route. I liked the tea and bacon buttie though so not all bad!
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Dont discount worn valve guides. I had a head done under 3000 miles later i had low compression. A valve guide was worn oval for some reason. Check the rockers are free to move on the shaft.
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lots of members online!!
Matt306 replied to GT6DavidMK1's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
It appears there is a reserve list in operation -
RBRR 2018 IMPORTANT NOTICE
Matt306 replied to Tim Bancroft's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
I'm in -
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Matt306 replied to Tim Bancroft's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
i cant get on! -
RBRR 2018 IMPORTANT NOTICE
Matt306 replied to Tim Bancroft's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
Three crews got free entry for being highest fundraisers last time -
Was the Landy off roading ? Clearly wouldn't do this with a spit
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Thinking about which poly bush to fit on my spit mk iv. I have seen prices from 180 to 48 on Ebay. I know someone will tell me there is a difference in the polyurethane used in the manufacture. However what difference is there in real life non race , road use. Is it really £132 worth of difference?
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Who's got what to do for 2018 ?
Matt306 replied to Steve28's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
My 2018 car needs. Holes welding, Suspension rebuilds, Engine stripped rebuilt Head Skimmed and UL Valves and seats Gearbox rebuilt with OD Main shaft, Spare OD stripped rebuilt, New Brake lines Carbs Stripped and rebuilt Wipers stripped rebuilt Relays fitted for lighting. Apart from that good to go... -
Developments - can't fit Rocker shaft as the screw thread isn't there. The box indicates is for and MGA/B so if that is correct I might have wrong part.
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they are all a bit ridged, i'll get an oil stone and have a go. Four of the rockers are knackered on the inside though and need replacing. I have the new shaft today the holes in the tube look much bigger and no flats by the holes. Ordered it from Canleys, came from COUNTY (Made in India)
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Just an update, got the valve recut and new valve guide inserted. I cant work out why only one would wear so quickly. I then stripped the rockers, which had a new shaft about 4000 miles ago the shaft is now knackered. All the inlet rockers were showing signs of scoring. Now i do know the locating screw came out and I guess that led to oil starvation and caused the damage. I don't know how long the screw was out but not that long. How long does it take to cause damage.
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Hmm I had all 8 replaced and U/L seats put in at an engineering shop. Valve is fine in another stem but not in this one, waggles about enough for me to know it needs fixing. Interestingly enough it is on chamber two where i had low compression issues
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It waggles about well, gas signs of combustion on the valve stem too. I temporarily tried it in another stem much less movement and another valve in the guide and there was movement.