Thanks TeriAnn, I have the same problem with the TR6, but it goes
even deeper, the lever that is supposed to open/close the scuttle
vent is not connected, there is a metal rod hanging down but I can't
figure out how the whole thing works, any help, illustrations,
tutoring would be greatly appreciated.
It is a challenge getting a "trailer queen" running up to my
expectations, in it's previous life it was restored to "original" but
no thought was given to how things were supposed to actually work, as
long as they looked "original" then all was good with the world.
Typical of what I am finding is the "original" Triumph AM radio, very
nice looking, but it was never hooked up!! ... Ah well it gives me
something to do on a rainy weekend ...
The item in question is called a scuttle vent. The strip of sheet
metal between the bonnet & windscreen is called the scuttle.
>so the thing actually closes completely? I
>recall having this problem the last time I replaced the rubber gasket as
>well. It opens fully fine, but it only closes up until the back of the lid
>is pretty much on the gasket, which leaves the front of it open about 3/8 to
>1/2"
The process is termed training the seal or gasket (no anchovies
needed). On Land Rovers that have either a screw type closing
mechanism or the newer pull type with detents to lock the lever into
place, you have someone outside push the vent into the closed
position as you operate the latch and lock it into the fully closed
position. After a couple weeks the seal develops a dent the shape of
the vent lid. You end up with better sealing characteristics this
way than if you started out with a smaller seal.
TR's rely upon friction, leverage and a spring. You basically push
it closed then add a weight to the scuttle lid that forces the lid
edge into the seal whilst the vehicle is parked. Just keep a weight
on the scuttle vent lid when you park the car overnight so the seal
can form around the lid's lip.You may need to do this for a week or
two.
TeriAnn
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Bill Pugh
1957 TR3 TS16765L
aka
Casper
1971 TR6 CC59179L
aka
Rosey
Wallace, CA
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