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Re: TR-6 Seatbelts

To: dave eaton <dezn490@wadnr.gov>
Subject: Re: TR-6 Seatbelts
From: James Charles Ruwaldt <jruwaldt@indiana.edu>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 18:10:43 -0500 (EST)
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
On Fri, 25 Apr 1997, dave eaton wrote:

> 
> The other day there was talk about the inertia reel seat belts on Tr-6's and
> as to when they were interduced.
> In going through an old issue of TOSA Newsletter I came upon this.
> 
> "There appears to be some confusion regarding the correct operation of current
> inertia type seat belts fitted to our vehicles after January 1972.
>  These belts are vehicle sensitive as operation is concerned, and this simply
> means that they allow the occupant complete freedom of movement under all
> normal operating conditions, but in the event of sudden deceleration the belt
> will lock.
>  In order to check for correct operation of this system, drive the vehicle at
> low speed and apply the brakes suddenly and at the same time lean forward on
> the harness. Under these conditions the belt should lock automatically."
> 
> TOSA Newsletter Volume 18, Number 6  June 1972
> 
> So I hope this helps to narrow down that inertia belt were introduce Jan. 
>1972.
> 
> 
> Dave Eaton
> 71 GT6 MK3
> 62&65 Heralds
> TSSC NW/USA/rep
> Olympia, Washington (the state)
> dezn490@wadnr.gov
> 
But only as an option, I gather, since mine (January 1972) has fixed belts.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U(being restored)


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