John,
I have seen the ignition switch problem a few times on the 6-pack forum.
Seems to be 74 and on. My 72 switch works first time every time. Owners
of 73 and less have not mentioned this problem. So you might want to
source a new switch.
As far as the brake booster, you might want to check with Ted as TSI. He
offers rebuilt units for about 100 or so. His products, including
rebuilt booster units, appear on Ebay from time to time.
His website is: http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com/
BTW, I have been a Triumph owner for my entire adult life and the grin
still appears whenever I drive one of my Triumphs down the street. I
know some of the newer "sport" cars offer a ot more comfort and
reliability, but a Triumph is a Triumph!
Bob
On 05/03/2012 10:40 AM, John Summers wrote:
'74 TR6, Weber DGV carbs, Pertronix electronic ignition, high torque starter.
I have learned to use starting fluid sprayed into my air filters to get a
nearly instant start. Before, on a good day, it could have taken several
attempts and a lot of grinding to get ignition. Now, after a period of years
where I only had to worry about the car starting maybe 6 times before it would
leave me stranded the # is down to 2 or 3 starts per trip. I have no idea
why. Recently I was stalled in a parking lot and put my hand on the back of
the starter switch and shook it around and it started. The next occurance I
did the same thing for 20 minutes and had to ride a tow truck home - where
after unloading, the car started right up. Could it be the starter switch?
Then yesterday a new sound popped up. When I apply the foot brake there is
the sound of air escaping over top of my feet. The car still stops but there
is a noticeable "hardness" to the brake pedal. Something is going on here.
I've had the car since 1998. My 25th wedding anniversary gift that keeps on
giving. Or as I like to describe it "my midlife crisis car, only I didn't
know the car would BE the crisis well into my 60's". I'm starting to lust
after used Nissans or Toyota's. Stop me before I do something RATIONAL!!
John
Summers
Jacksonville, Fl.
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