Month: May 2023

Following the trusty vans recent monumental milestone, we knew that the gearbox at some point was going to need replacing. We lost a couple of gears coming back from Scotland, and since then has been very touch and go getting around anywhere. We had already made enquiries for it to have the repairs done, and on some recommendations we were lucky to get it booked in with a renowned gearbox guru in Wolverhampton.

Unfortunately, we were unable to get back up to Alnwick and Morpeth for the two jobs booked in yesterday, but happily both people fully understood and we’ve got them booked back in next weekend, so all good there.

So today we set off nice and early to drive down in convoy to Wolverhampton. A bit of a nervy trip only having a limited number of gears!! And dreading having to be recovered there with the pain in backside that all that entails! Fortunately, we made it and what a good impression of the chap we’ve left it with. Felt strange leaving it behind 🙁 but we look forward to going back to collect next week.

On our way back home we were able to call in to Belper, where it was lovely to see Ruth who had got in touch regarding her TF 135, ‘Destiny’ whose alternator had packed up. She fortunately managed to limp her home where she sat and waited for our visit. We went over with a new alternator and a voltage regulator. Alternator duly removed and as it wasn’t seized and still in good condition the regulator was replaced, which has resolved the issue and we’re pleased that the car is back up and running for Ruth again. Good to have a quick catch-up before we headed home.

The car we used today was our TF 135, and was looking somewhat scruffy, so she’s had a good wash and brush up, ahead of setting off to Scotland in the morning to take part in this years ‘Highlander’ event. Very much looking forward to it and having the bank holiday weekend off. – https://ift.tt/vx8kgBm

The 1st of May and a busy, but enjoyable day at the workshop…

Really good to meet Adrian there first thing for a few more things on ‘Pearl’ his 85th Anniversary TF. Adrian had been on Steve Gibson’s North Yorkshire run over the weekend so stayed over an extra night to come to us, which made the most of his trek north before heading back to Leigh-on-Sea this afternoon.

Adrian had tried an LE 500 and liked the feel of the gear change. So we sourced the gear selector and cables for him and fitted them today. Along with fitting new fog light bulbs, adjusting drivers side window to stop it leaking (hopefully!) and adjusted the steering wheel.

Great to see Peter who came over, from Leeds, with his TF 135 for a few things. Initially booked in for a CAT replacement, this wasn’t required as happily the car went through the MOT ok. The gasket was slightly blowing when we checked it so this was sealed up.

The clutch pedal was quite heavy, although he thought it was fine for ages until trying someone else’s, I think a few of us have experienced this over the years! Clutch arm duly freed off and clevis pins replaced on the slave cylinder and the master cylinder.

He’d also bought a replacement quick-release steering wheel to be fitted. But, after a bit of time between him and Jon looking into the fitments for it, it was found that the steering boss wasn’t compatible so couldn’t be fitted. We shall investigate further on this one.

Much better weather than what was initially forecast, so both Adrian and Peter enjoyed top-down runs back home. ☀️ – https://ift.tt/BlUr4FJ