The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

.. Plates aren't ILLEGAL Mart, since whenever it was the rolling VED exemption restarted (2014?) it's been legal to put a black plate on a historic registered car...


IMHO this isn't quite true. The gov back tracked and changed the law in 2021, so only historic vehicles constructed before 1st ...

... your 1300 Dolomite)., The solution is simple - as with oil pumps - use the spring from your old petrol pump. (Only possible on pumps that can be serviced - they can be identified as they have a circle of 5 or six screws holding the top halve onto the main body.

Even better just refurb your ...

I have a 1300 dolly, and the pump on started playing up this time last year (sucking air).

To cut a very long story short I tried three different new pumps, two from 'reputable' suppliers and one from a cheap eBay seller. They all caused the float chamber to overflow. I bought a pressure gauge and ...

I recently single handidly replaced the single rail 'box on my 1300 dolly. I didn't need to drop the subframe, I can't imagine a non overdrive 1850 would be much different? With both seats removed I had plenty of room, and I used a few lengths of wood which I laid across the floor to help protect ...

Just to clarify, I stuffed an o ring or two inside here.....

My Dolly 1300 has a tap like the rt1228 kit shown on the Rimmer website.

Mine was leaking out of the gland (where the plunger slides) when I got the car, and I repaired it with some o rings. It seems to be okay after a years use....

I don't know if it's significant that 76.2mm = 3"

Many thanks for that!

Manifolds bolted back on - (minus nut!)

All seems to be okay now.

Thanks and regards

Jim

Hi folks,
I have today removed my manifolds in order to replace a blowing manifold gasket.

I have found that there is a stud and nut loosely joining the two manifolds.

With the assembly removed from the head I've found that if I tighten the nut, the assembly will not then align with the mounting ...

This is what Retro-Engineering's website says:

We use the standard 7/16 UNC thread into the block with a 7/16 UNF fine thread high tensile nut.
This helps to obtain a consistent clamping force when used in conjunction with a quality head gasket.

https://www.retro-engineering.co.uk/shop/triumph ...

Agree with Clive's post but just to add that the contact breaker must be closed when measuring the voltage on the coil.

I have no experience of doing this, but I guess it's worth also including the chassis no of your car (assuming it does already correspond with your existing V5).

That's great thanks!

I'll take the r/h off this week and see if I need a pair.

Thanks again

Jim

I need to replace the l/h caliper as mine is beyond repair. I haven't looked at the other side yet so it's possible I'll need both!

Can anyone recommend the best place to get replacements (not exchange)?

Many thanks

Jim

I can't help answer directly, but I have found this Webpage where making your own spreader tool is described (though for a TR4 diff, which I believe is similar to the Sprint's?)

HTH
https://www.macysgarage.com/myweb6/diff-overhaul.htm

Jim