The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Hello everyone!
Posted a thread about a week ago asking for advice on getting my 77 1300 started, and thanks to all your advice , she started for what I believe is the first time in about 18 years ! The first step in getting the dolly back on the road!
Now... Just the clutch,brakes,lights and fuel pump and a hundred other things to go

She don't look too bad

Thanks! This photo doesn't really do her justice if im honest

Hi everyone!
Sorry to revive and old thread but its time for the next job and therefore next advice....

Right. Clutch is next on the list. What is the exact problem you ask? Well, that's where my first problem lies. The pedal is absolutely solid. (Non-depressed position). Clutch isn't my strong point.. my ideas been it may be something to do with the cylinders or is it liking to require a full kit. So....here's where you expert come in , hopefully . What's my first step?

Jack up the back end - axle stands under there.

Start her up in 1st gear.

Whilst revving away, press the clutch pedal and then brake. The clutch should unstick with a bang.

You'll either need to rebuild or replace the clutch slave & master cylinders, once these are working & the clutch lever is operating, then see if the clutch plate is stuck.

Thanks guys! Looks like my saturday is sorted

Love the grapevine too

I wonder Which will be ready for enjoyment first ? The cars has the distinct advantage of being already gracefully mature

Is this going to be an ongoing thread of your progress with the car? If so, I can move it to the "resto" section of the forum.

Sorry if I've put this in the wrong section! That would be great thanks !