Triumph Experience Car Forum Ask a question or introduce yourself on any of our discussion boards.<br> Just click <b>Start New Topic</b> under the appropriate Forum title below to get started.<br> <br> http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/index.php Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:10 -0700 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739407#msg-739407 Re: Lots of smoke when I take off in 1st gear http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739407#msg-739407 Gerry321 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:49 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739406#msg-739406 Re: Lots of smoke when I take off in 1st gear http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739406#msg-739406
Seriously,

Many possible causes here. Besides the smoke, how does it run ? I would suspect timing and/or fuel issues first. When was the last tune-up done ? Check your spark plugs. That will give you some good clues about what's going on inside the engine (see attached file).

:)]]> 1968triumphgt6 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:25:04 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739405#msg-739405 Re: Looks like a Deere http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739405#msg-739405 carChips Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:17:12 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739390,739404#msg-739404 Re: What do you think http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739390,739404#msg-739404 carChips Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:14:34 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739272,739403#msg-739403 Re: Pertronix ignition system http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739272,739403#msg-739403
Went for a ride this morning and altough it was running great at iddle, I did have firing issues under load (ex: top of 1st). Guess I should have read the entire instructions and check timing once the kit was installed ! Some fine tunning tonight and I'll let you know how it goes (...not that anyone cares, but :D ...)

BTW. Each kit is specific to a make of distributor and to a number of cylinders. If something doesn't fit, you have the wrong kit :)]]> 1968triumphgt6 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:39 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739402#msg-739402 Re: Lots of smoke when I take off in 1st gear http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739402#msg-739402 Gerry321 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 14:08:14 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,731025,739401#msg-739401 Re: Petronix Electronic Ignition http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,731025,739401#msg-739401
First with the key on is there 12v at the coil. Sounds like it since it is warm/hot. Then is there 12v at the distributor? Seems like it.

The Petronix is a switch just like the points. You need to put a test light from one side of the coil to the side and try to start the motor. If the “switch” is working the light will flash as the motor turns.

No flash NO switch.

You may wish to have a look at youtube and search for MOSS motors. They have a lot of service video stuff like this.

I just installed a Petronix distributor in on of my TR8’s nice looking/fitting part. I am also in the process of “doing” a TR3.

It is getting a big motor and will get a Petronix switch. I will keep a set of points in the car.....just in case.]]> TR3barton TR2 & TR3 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:50 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739390,739400#msg-739400 Re: What do you think http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739390,739400#msg-739400 for the oiler look HERE.

As for the photo files, I use photobucket

I realize you're asking a broader question. Just thought I'd share.]]> cokerart Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:54:19 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,724549,739399#msg-739399 Re: Gearbox tailshaft housing removal http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,724549,739399#msg-739399
Remove all the nuts and stuff and tap it off, on the rear mounting flange, with a brass or lead hammer.]]> TR3barton TR2 & TR3 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:41:21 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739398,739398#msg-739398 Cam timing Spitfire MKII http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739398,739398#msg-739398
Spitfire MKII

I rebuilt my engine a couple of years ago and was driving around in it, but it never ran that well, and I had never used a timing light. Now that I have, it turns out that TDC appears to be ~40 degrees off or so - the mark is about 40 degrees to the left of the pulley when facing the engine head on (retarded?)

So I pulled the timing cover last night and have been scrutinizing the original (green) triumph manual. I took the timing chain back off since the cam gear has no markings whatsoever, figured I needed to start again.

1. Set engine to TDC (cam key facing up, cylinder 1 at top)
2. turn engine clockwise (normal rotation, right?) to get # 1 pushrod at top of travel, then set # 8 valve to .040
3. turn engine clockwise to get #2 at top of travel, then set # 7 valve to .040
4. turn engine until #7 and 8 are on the rock and measure for clearance. Here is my first problem - I am supposed to have the same clearance (no matter how small) between each valve, but despite setting these to .04 earlier, there is no gap - both are tight (though visually even) - is this ok?
5. assuming that step #4 is even and step #1 is the same exact position, I now need to place the timing gear and chain on, and line up two of the 4 holes exactly with the chain being tense on the left side (as facing the engine). If I do this, I don't quite understand how the 1/4 tooth 3/4 tooth issue come into play..

Help! Any more idiot level presentation of this information (including me sending you beer) would be immensely helpful.

BTW, turning the cam even with the plugs out is sort of tough- I need to screw in both of the bolts for the timing gear and use them to lever the cam around. Is this normal?

thanks - Nick]]> flipcorp Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:37:23 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,724802,739397#msg-739397 Re: TR3B Bonnet with Plinths... Anyone have one laying around? http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,724802,739397#msg-739397
I am in western MA.

I should have more than one of those hoods. Can look over the weekend.

How far away are you?]]> TR3barton TR2 & TR3 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:37:00 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,736955,739396#msg-739396 Re: Weber DCOE Leak http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,736955,739396#msg-739396
The car lives in my garage during the driving season, poured concrete flat & level.

I'm curious though: Are you suggesting I should park her "un-level" and see if the leak subsides?]]> photoclyde Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:32:20 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739395#msg-739395 Lots of smoke when I take off in 1st gear http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739395,739395#msg-739395 Gerry321 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:28:06 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739170,739394#msg-739394 Re: Running badly http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739170,739394#msg-739394 LockitupOz Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 13:24:47 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,718280,739393#msg-739393 Re: A stolen Triumph or a possible project car? http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,718280,739393#msg-739393
There is ONLY ONE vin location.

The other plates were from Mulliners the folks that produced the body. Body numbers?]]> TR3barton TR2 & TR3 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:47:55 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,738941,739392#msg-739392 Re: Some Assembly Required for 525.00 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,738941,739392#msg-739392 Joe1500 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:47:12 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739080,739391#msg-739391 Re: Was someone looking for these wheels and caps recently? http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739080,739391#msg-739391 Patrick B Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:42:44 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739390,739390#msg-739390 What do you think http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739390,739390#msg-739390
How do I manage all my picture and associate them with a particular build process...better yet, how can I track the progress of a rebuild and associate the pictures and parts purchased with the car.

Would anybody be interested in a program that could do this? What features would you add to an application like this?]]> britsnspits Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:38:50 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,738965,739389#msg-739389 Re: soft top cover http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,738965,739389#msg-739389 Triumph80 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:37:42 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739302,739388#msg-739388 Re: Has Original Tires ???? http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739302,739388#msg-739388
In reply to # 739354 by hunttriumph1500
In reply to # 739349 by Catfish Phil
The chassis under the hood should all be the body color, should it not? Somebody sprayed black undercoat on the firewall under the battery and in places near the grille...

That poor, little motor is so choked down with emissions!

Actually, this was a fairly common practice in some Northern States to do at the dealerships back in the day. A pain in the ass to clean up or redo in any way.
Mine has that as well..... Don't know if it will be easier to try and remove or apply a better looking black?]]> Patrick B Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:34:54 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,730285,739387#msg-739387 Re: engine jingle http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,730285,739387#msg-739387
John]]> CJD TR2 & TR3 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:33:15 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739112,739386#msg-739386 Re: No turn signal or hazard flashers http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739112,739386#msg-739386
and don't forget NAPA and your local part stores are run by''
no less the complete bone Heads, who think there are mechanics'' but couldn't become one so they hang out behind a parts counter,s and think they are gods..

LOL

these folks couldn't tie there shoelaces correctly yet even turn a wrench
once you own a triumph you learn real quick who knows what,around the motor head table...]]> rabbi Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 12:12:17 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739385#msg-739385 Re: Looks like a Deere http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739385#msg-739385 chappy444 Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:32 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,730285,739384#msg-739384 Re: engine jingle http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?6,730285,739384#msg-739384 britsnspits TR2 & TR3 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:46 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739381,739383#msg-739383 Re: Trades anyone? I got a cool car for a triumph, rx7 with a corvette v8 [Cincinnati, USA] http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739381,739383#msg-739383 britsnspits Buy, Sell & Trade Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:41:21 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?3,739376,739382#msg-739382 Re: Rear Brake Drums... http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?3,739376,739382#msg-739382
Also, don't limit your search to US suppliers. Rimmer Brothers in the UK has very competitive shipping with the US vendors and often a larger selection.

Though I'm not very knowledgeable about TR7's, I've heard of a vendor called "The Wedge Shop". They might have sources the other vendors don't have being a single focus shop.

Good luck!

P.S. Rimmers has reconditioned drums in stock and has new drums backordered. Pricey, but what are you going to do?]]> britsnspits TR7 & TR8 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:39:37 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739381,739381#msg-739381 Trades anyone? I got a cool car for a triumph, rx7 with a corvette v8 [Cincinnati, USA] http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739381,739381#msg-739381 bigjoe25@gmail.com]]> bigjoe25 Buy, Sell & Trade Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:35:38 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739380#msg-739380 Re: Looks like a Deere http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739380#msg-739380 britsnspits Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:21:55 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739379#msg-739379 Re: Looks like a Deere http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?8,739370,739379#msg-739379 Ohiodude Spitfire & GT6 Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:18:38 -0700 http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739298,739378#msg-739378 Re: Pertronix LU-166A [San Diego, USA] http://www.triumphexperience.com/phorum/read.php?5,739298,739378#msg-739378
YOU ARE GETTING THE PERTRONIX IGNITOR FOR THE 1964-74 6 CYLINDER JAGUAR WITH THE STOCK LUCAS 22D6 DISTRIBUTOR AND 12 VOLT NEG GROUND.THIS ALSO WORKS WITH THE DAIMLER 1969-71 4.2 LITRE AND IS AVAILABLE FOR THE 12 VOLT POSITIVE GROUND FOR A FEW MORE DOLLARS.THIS IS THE CORRECT KIT FOR THE 1962-75 6 CYLINDER TRIUMPH WITH THE LUCAS DISTRIBUTOR.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,CALL......]]> lennard Buy, Sell & Trade Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 11:15:37 -0700