Low gauges/electrical problems - 25% of the TR6's I've seen
(same for other British cars) have the ground wire only hooked
to the block. The original has a tab for connecting to the
body near the trottle cross bar. Without a solid connection
to the body, the ground "floats". You should check the voltage
to the gauges with reference to battery ground, battery positive,
and across the gauge itself. Confirm a solid body to ground
connection, running a additional wire if necessary.
Temp. Comp. - Most of the 6's have air leaks everywhere, I tracked
these one by one with an air pump until I eliminated all the leaks.
Believe I forwarded you a list of suggested places to check, if not
let me know. Little things like seals on the valve cover bolts make
a big difference. Other '70-'80 have the same problems as this was
the early years of the pollution controls.
Damson - The dark purple should be attractive as these cars look
good in the darker reds. I would be tempted to return this car
to damson as its a very rare color, really be impressive among
a line of yellow and red ones at the VTR judging. Can't say the
same for my brown one... only kids like it as it reminds them of
a candy bar...
Roger
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