Blake,
welcome to the list and congratulations on your TR6. I can't help you with
your starting question, but you also mentioned a rear-shock conversion. If
you haven't already researched this decision you may want to query the list.
My general impression from talking to folks over the past 23 years of TR6
ownership is that the conversion really doesn't get you much. If your
problem is the famous TR6 rear end squat, your LBC probably still has the
original coil springs. I replaced my stock coils 22 years ago and haven't
had any squat since then. The big 3 suppliers sell stiffer coil springs and
they are a snap to install, maybe 4 hours to do the job. Also order and
replace
the "insulators" while you are in there.
Tom Long
Blacksburg, VA
'64TR4
'68TR250
76TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: Blake Discher <bdischer@blakedischer.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, October 03, 1999 1:05 PM
Subject: TR6 starting problems
>
>Hi all...
>
>I've always wanted one, and so I did it. Just picked up a 'clean as a
>hound's tooth' 1976 TR-6 and am new to this list and British vehicles. I
>have been reading the list for about two weeks since I knew I was getting
>the car and am very impressed with the knowledge shared here. Here's my
>question:
>
>The guy I purchased the car from said that if it ever did not start on
>turning the ignition key, to "wiggle" the shift lever (in the neutral
>position, of course, from side to side) while holding the key in the start
>position. After several drives, it happened, I did what he suggested, and
>bingo, the car started right up. Curiously, it started when the lever
>encountered the resistance that is felt when pushing the to the far right,
>as you approach the 'reverse' position. I asked him if there was a
>starter-interlock on the shift lever mechanism that would prevent the
>starter from engaging and he did not know.
>
>Now, the car won't start at all (the engine won't turn over, just silence
>when in the START position), even if I wiggle the shift lever. This
>problem is intermittent, and does not occur only when car is cold or warmed
>up. It can occur at any time, which is the bummer. I've been reading some
>info on the starter, starting solenoid and wonder if these are the likely
>culprits. Battery is good, accessories come on if turned on when key is in
>ON position.
>
>She's a beauty and I would love to get a few more drives in before the snow
>flies here in southeast Michigan! Any ideas? I am planning on taking it
>to reputable shop here for a rear-shock conversion AFTER that snow does
fly!
>
>Thanks.
>Blake Discher
>76 TR-6 CF56470U
>
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