The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Hi All,

Just wondering if anybody has had the same problem as myself. I am having trouble selecting reverse with and without the engine running. All the forward gears are no problem at all. After a run when the parts are hot it is almost impossible to select reverse.
Clutch is fine and oil level is ...

Thanks guys for your answers, they have all been very helpful.
Cheers Phil

Who’s replaced their mechanical fuel pump with an electric one.
If so, what make of pump have you used and importantly
Where have you located it. If you have located it at
the rear by the tank, where exactly have you put it.
Help greatly appreciated.
Phil

Hi All,

I need to change my mechanical fuel pump on my 1978 Sprint. Is there a make and supplier that you have used
and you can recommend their pump as being the best quality and reliable. It seems a bit of a minefield out there
as most seem to be non original types.

Cheers Guys Phil

Ok thanks. Give you a ring.
Cheers Phil

Hey that’s great if you can find one for me.
I am going to the show next weekend, as it’s only 20 mins from where I live.
You sound localish as well, as you are the WM rep.
How much do you want for one?
If you let me have your mob I can contact you when I arrive.
Cheers Phil

Hi All

I am looking for a rear R/H corner bumper for a 78 Dolly Sprint.
I think all year Dolly ones will fit. It does not have to be perfect
but good enough to re-chrome.
Cheers Phil philb4x4@gmail.com

I have a Elec Ign feed from the non fused side of the fuse box but there is also a feed there to the voltmeter which also stops working when the ign
circuits fail. So a bit confused why?
I have cleaned up all the connectors and the fuse holder, so will see if that solves the problem.
Otherwise ...

I have a Elec Ign feed from the non fused side of the fuse box but there is also a feed there to the voltmeter which also stops working when the ign
circuits fail. So a bit confused why?
I have cleaned up all the connectors and the fuse holder, so will see if that solves the problem.
Otherwise, all ...

I have exactly the same problem as you. All the ignition connected items go off together, but not all the time, only sometimes.
I am working my way through the ignition wiring, starting at the fuse box connections etc. I am also considering cleaning the loom connectors by the steering column with a ...

Thanks Steve.
As helpful as ever.

Could anyone tell me if the dip switch to headlight
Cables on a 78 Sprint are in the loom that runs
down the bottom of the R/H inner wing.
Cheers Phil

Hi All

I am going to fit relays to the headlamps as I am upgrading to
Halogen. Where on a 1978 Sprint would I find the cables
from the dip switch to the headlights, so I can split them
to wire in the relays.
Thanks Phil

We have all done similar silly things, so don't be too hard on yourself.
Well done in finding the cause and good luck in putting it back to how it should be.
Phil

The aerial is now fitted and working well.
Measured 10 times cut once.