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I have no idea about the fuel problem... But I like the vinyl tile solution.

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Mr T Thanks for the offer but i live over 200 miles away. I've fitted a brand new distributor with electronic ignition from H&H Ignition Solution and also replaced the distributor arm with a red one from the ignition doctor in case the insulation was breaking down on the blue arm that originally came with the distributor.

phil9 That may be something i will try but i was hoping to be able to use standard 95 unleaded.


garyh & Paul L Picture of the box in case you go looking in B&Q for the tiles.



Not the most exciting picture but i thought if you could see the box then it may make it easier to spot the tiles on the shelves at B&Q.


Latest installment of the hot start saga.

Stripped the carbs off the car to check the float heights which were slightly to high, this would give a lower fuel level in the float chamber so adjusted to 17mm high. Then turned my attention to both fixed jet height's which were sitting too high, both jets were 75 th (1.9 mm) down in the carb body this would give a leaner mixture on start up. Knocked the jets down to 100 th (2.54 mm).
Took the car out for a blast (any excuses to drive her) returned home switched the engine off for 10 mins then started again flooring the throttle and hey presto the engine started, i must confess not as quick as when cold but after three to four revolutions so without tempting fate i think i may be getting to the bottom of the hot start problem.




Picture shows the fixed jet which is the small round brass fitting sitting in the center of the ally carb body. The dash pot followed by the air valve with diaphragm attached is removed to gain access to the fixed jet.





Checking jet height in relation to the carb bridge with a vernier caliper, this jet is 103 th, the extra 3 th in not a problem.

Something else i noticed after adjusting the fixed jet's was the exhaust does not pop as much on over run plus the idle mixture can be set correctly, prior to doing this adjustment the needle adjusters were screwed fully in (clock wise giving a richer mixture), were as now they are in a mid way position, this all adds up to being correct with the adjustments ive just done.


Well hopefully there is now light at the end of the tunnel but looking back i could of possibly saved myself some money if i had checked these two things first.

But as the saying goes "You live and learn".

Swifty, glad you're getting your hot start sorted - these old Triumph motors are so simple they really should work. Mine even ran (badly) when I put the mk2 cam in 180 degrees out.

Swifty - Fingers crossed that you have fixed the starting problem.

Spent some time today figuring out the program for a gate type gear change.

Started with the top plate, made a trial plate out of acrylic sheet which is easy to machine and cheap.






Trial fitted to the mock housing to make sure the gear slot positions are correct so now will make the final plate out of ally then start on the housing which hopefully ill make out of a solid piece of ally.






Trial gate plate in position, will also turn a new gear knob to suit the gate type change.


See you all soon.

I really like it in the plastic as well

It does look good in plastic but i am trying to keep it looking period. One of the lads said it would look good with a blue led in the housing but again not period.

Wondered where the fifth gear came from, had to go back in your thread for the answer, all is clear now, looks great!

That looks terrific!

Psycho pops Fitted a type 9 gearbox specifically for the fifth gear plus i felt the ford box is stronger than the triumph, its out of a 2.8 capri which has the longer input shaft to suit the gt6 engine and different ratio's to a type 9 in the smaller ford engine cars, i was led to believe a 2.8 type 9 would suit the triumph 1:89 diff which it does.

One down side is the position of the reverse right next to first, you don't have to lift or push down on the gear stick to engage reverse, there has been a few occasions Ive thought it was in first only to find out it was in reverse, this is one of the reasons Ive started making a gate shift to remove this error before i smash the rear end in.

Swifty – I remember Mister Towed posting this photo from Goodwood and this certainly looks period to me.



Whereas, starting with a single blue LED in the gear shift housing, could quickly lead you down this road…





Good luck, Paul.

Paul Thanks for the pictures that certainly is period.


Had the car out today in a local city parked up in what can be described as a street with original cobbles and old buildings, the car looked at home. The comments given were very positive, people stopping to take pictures, one lady thought it was a jaguar and when told it was put together with parts in a garage she was amazed, she then proceed to show some pictures of classic cars she had taken in London of the gum ball rally.

Made the gear gate top plate in ally today so now have the main body to machine.





One thing that has not gone well is the hot start saga, its still there.


Booked the car in at a local classic car show in July, it will be interesting to hear what comments i get from the classic car die hard's, expecting a bit of flack about not being a classic.


Well that's it see you all soon.

You won't get any flack from classic enthusiasts Swifty, jealousy maybe, but no flack.

Just loiter near your car and earwig the discussions about it and you'll see what I mean. With mine, the main topic of conversation from classic buffs has been whether or not it's been restored. Some say it has to have been because there's no rust, and this is met with the argument that it's clearly aluminium so won't rust, while the imperfect paint can only have been applied decades ago. I haven't heard anybody question whether it's real or not in three years of classic shows.

Enjoy your car, it's a credit to you. One very small observation though: I know you probably machined your gearknob yourself, but an aluminium ball would just 'fit' the look of your car so much better I think...

Oh, and if you were to take commissions to make aluminium gear gates like yours, what sort of price would we be talking about. PM me if talking money on the forum seems a bit vulgar.

I wont criticise

Marc F(lack). Yep, that's me...

I reckon you mean flak, as in anti-aircraft fire 😀

Hood luck with the hit start problems. I have ordered a heat shield after reading your travails

Define a "classic" car?

Parts of your car are over 40 years old and have undergo a full nut & bolt restoration, which sounds like a classic car to me.

Obviously, it is not a classic Lancia, but your secret is safe with us.

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It is a long shot, but try ringing / emailing the guys at JY Classics, as they seem to know Triumphs inside out.

I know they are a long way from you, but they might have some suggestions, or recommend someone else closer to you.

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Whilst some say that a picture paints a thousand words, others simply say…

Take some photos damn you!!



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All jokes aside, you deserve all the praise your car gets, as it is a simply stunning creation.

Take care, Paul.

MrT My intentions are to machine a golf ball size gear knob as i agree the one fitted now looks out of place.
Cost for a gear gate plate, how much would you pay, the one thing that differs is the slot positions and size depending on the gear box.

Paul L I didn't take any pictures because i had some body doing a photo shoot for a magazine, they have already ran the initial car build in Junes issue and will be running the final build in July's issue.

Which Magazine is that going to be in Swifty ?

Complete Kit Car, June's issue is on the shelf now.

The article may drum up an interest in a sale, who knows.

great swifty

Cheers Swifty, will get in touch when I need a gate making (for a future project).

Will look out for the magazine article, sounds like it'll be an interesting read.

Swifty - Great news on the magazine article and professional photo shoot.

I'll keep an eye out for both editions of the magazine that feature your car.

Take care, Paul.

Picked up the magazine on the way home and it is a great feature.

Although seeing all those photos of your major modification work gave me "flash backs".

Really looking forward to seeing their "finished" photo shoot.

Take care, Paul.

Payed a local car show a visit today and came across this kit based on a triumph chassis.

I'd seen that too but not in the flesh. A fiorano or something.