Re:
> It's too bad that the solenoid on my Triumph (TR7?) couldn't be opened.
> The contacts could probably be cleaned with some emery cloth.
This is not strictly true! I have cleaned up the solenoid internals on the
TR7 (Dolly Sprints, 1850s, etc.) a number of times, but have to admit that
Lucas don't make it easy. They epoxy over the phillips retaining screws.
But after removing the crap and desoldering 2 wires, the black cap comes
off and the contacts are as large as life, ready to be emeried.
Given that Lucas make it so hard to remove the solenoid cover, I find it
hard to beleive that they supply new covers (with contacts) for 11 pounds
(c.f. 20 pounds for a non-Lucas solenoid). I last bought a new cover 4
years ago, so they may now be obsolete or more expensive.
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