Marcus,
About your starting troubles: I've had very similar problems with my '72
TR6. The places to look are:
1. The grounding strap from the battery to the block.
2. The solenoid and/or starter motor might have had it.
3. Your alternator may be playing silly buggses.
My trouble ended up being #3.
Ciao,
Peter K.
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