The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Well its been a long wait but as of today my dolly become tax exempt.

handy as i live on top of the ULEZ zone.

Pete

This sounds like an issue i had with my new starter motor when the garage fitted it for me.

It was fine for a while but then the routine for starting the car became turn it over (no spark not even trying to start) release the key and it would start just as you release the key.

The problem was ...

Many Thanks for the above, next time i am up there will run through again.

can not understand why i get a spark from the coil when i turn the ignition off but not when cranking over

Pete

Hello, after some help from you fine folk, my car drove in my mothering laws garage around 18 months ago, it was last started Novemebr last year due to the C word as i have been unable to visit them until recently.

The car is a 1980 1850 with Lumenition fitted and it is not sparking, i have changed ...

Wanting to fit Carbs but was a bit worried with ref to the thermostat.

Pete

delayed reply but what part of essex.

Pete

Hello,

What is required to fit twin webers to a late 1850, plenty around for sprints but not as much for the 1850.

I have seen a few manifolds for sale from a TR7 will these fit, also the thermostat ?, i see manifolds for sale without?

all advise greatly appreciated.

Pete

Hi Pete, In my opinion, I would try and make a judgement of how bad the problem is first. If it is just a puff of smoke on starting and it passes the MOT smoke test ( assuming its an early car ) I wouldn't worry too much.
If the engine has not run for a while it may be that the piston rings have ...

Thanks for the reply, you are right so best bet would be get mine looked at.

any rebuild work is out of my capability

Pete

Hello,

just think out loud what is needed to fit a sprint engine into an 1850.

The engine in my car is puffing a small amount of smoke similar to a valve guide sill, it has been laid up for a few months but thought i see the odd puff before i put it in the mother in laws garage.

rebuild what i ...

i have had a similar dilemma, my seats are good but i have a small nick in the drivers seat, it has taken me 14 months to find a good set

Pete

as mentioned most important thing is for the car to breath, i used to buy cover-craft covers that are very expensive, i now have a tailor made indoor cover that is soft and fully breathable.

Pete

would love to do mine as since restoration they are body coloured, i just dont have the balls.

Pete

have you checked the donut on the prob, when mine went it was worse when warm and in reverse.

Pete

Just a quick question the exhaust on my car exits on the left but i have seen a few exit on the right, why the difference and what one is right.

Pete