[TR] questions for the list

[Bob Labuz]

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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