The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

The Number One Club for owners of Triumph's range of small saloons from the 1960s and 1970s.
It is currently Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:16 am

Unanswered topics | Active topics


Board index » »

All times are UTC+01:00



Post new topic  Reply to topic  Page 3 of 3
  [ 39 posts ]  Go to page Previous 1 2 3
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
xvivalve
PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:14 pm 
Offline
TDC West Mids Area Organiser
User avatar

Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:13 pm
Posts: 13341
Location: Over here...can't you see me?
Bolt? There should be studs fitted into the back plate and you just put a nut onto them.

Removal of the blower motor (it has no heating function) allows you to get a finger into the right place if needed.
Top
   
Reply with quote  
Bumpa
PostPosted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:50 am 
Offline
TDC Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:08 am
Posts: 691
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
Quote:
Bolt? There should be studs fitted into the back plate and you just put a nut onto them.
No, sorry Alun to disagree with you. The parts book clearly shows two bolts with washers and nuts for the 1850HL on page 1N 05L. The bolts are HB918 which are 3/8 UNF x 2 1/4. They go right through the back plate and the bell housing casting.

_________________
Mike
(1969 MGB GTV8, 1977 Dolomite 1850HL, 1971 MGB roadster now all three on the road)
Top
   
Reply with quote  
sprint95m
 Post subject: Okay…
PostPosted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 9:02 am 
Offline
TDC Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:22 pm
Posts: 6481
Location: Caithness, Scotland
Quote:
Bolt? There should be studs fitted into the back plate and you just put a nut onto them.
For holding the starter in place,
1850s have two bolts and nuts.

Sprints have three studs with nuts
(save for the earliest Sprints which had three bolts).




Ian.

_________________
TDC Forum moderator
PLEASE help us to maintain a friendly forum,
either PM or use Report Post if you see anything you are unhappy with. Thanks.
Top
   
Reply with quote  
xvivalve
PostPosted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:59 am 
Offline
TDC West Mids Area Organiser
User avatar

Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:13 pm
Posts: 13341
Location: Over here...can't you see me?
Well, admittedly most of my experience is Sprint, but the 1850 I have worked on must have been modified then.
Top
   
Reply with quote  
Richard the old one
PostPosted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 9:30 pm 
Offline
TDC Member

Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:06 pm
Posts: 1176
Location: Bristol
A question for Mike (Bump). How is your car starting now and have you fitted the relay yet?

The 1500 Dolomite that I had the problem with has started every day since so I am hoping it will continue to do that but I have left my voltmeter in the boot so that I will be able to check it out if it fails to start again.
Top
   
Reply with quote  
Bumpa
PostPosted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:44 pm 
Offline
TDC Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:08 am
Posts: 691
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
Yes the relay is fitted and connected up. Tony's relay came with all the wires connected and the right length and with detailed instructions. Great. I haven't used the car a lot since then as the weather has been foul, but so far it has started first time every time. The Dolly is in disgrace actually, because of the amount of oil it drops out of the bell housing on the driveway every time it is used. It's either the rear crank seal or the front gearbox seal, but I can't decide which.

_________________
Mike
(1969 MGB GTV8, 1977 Dolomite 1850HL, 1971 MGB roadster now all three on the road)
Top
   
Reply with quote  
Carledo
PostPosted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 9:54 am 
Offline
TDC Shropshire Area Organiser

Joined: Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:12 pm
Posts: 7047
Location: Highley, Shropshire
Quote:
The Dolly is in disgrace actually, because of the amount of oil it drops out of the bell housing on the driveway every time it is used. It's either the rear crank seal or the front gearbox seal, but I can't decide which.
To tell which it is, stick your finger in the puddle and SNIFF IT! Hypoid oil has a very distinctive aroma that used engine oil lacks!

Steve

_________________
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
Top
   
Reply with quote  
geeksteve
PostPosted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:06 am 
Offline
TDC Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:57 am
Posts: 713
Location: Dorset
Quote:
To tell which it is, stick your finger in the puddle and SNIFF IT! Hypoid oil has a very distinctive aroma that used engine oil lacks!
If you start gagging it's the gearbox/axle oil..
Top
   
Reply with quote  
dollyman
PostPosted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:14 am 
Offline
TDC Cheshire Area Organiser

Joined: Wed May 17, 2017 6:28 pm
Posts: 1405
Location: NANTWICH.
Quote:
Quote:
To tell which it is, stick your finger in the puddle and SNIFF IT! Hypoid oil has a very distinctive aroma that used engine oil lacks!
If you start gagging it's the gearbox/axle oil..
Smells like an old tomcat has been in the garage :(

Tony.

_________________
NOW A CLUB MEMBER 2017057 :bluewave:
Top
   
Reply with quote  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic  Reply to topic  Page 3 of 3
  [ 39 posts ]  Go to page Previous 1 2 3

Board index » »

All times are UTC+01:00

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bing, Google and 44 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited