The Triumph 2000 / 2500 / 2·5 Register Forum

Hello Graham,

have you got the right vacuum unit and is it connected correctly, i.e. to the carburettor outlet? There are a series of three sets of numbers stamped on the unit so you need to check what you have and what you should have?

Alec


The honest answer is that I have no idea, Alec ...

Joe™ wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:50 am I'm very happy with my 123ignition electronic dizzy - https://www.123ignitionshop.com

Thanks, Joe, I've made a note of that one.

Graham

Hi All

I've had quite a bit of work done on the 2500S recently including machining the exhaust manifold and fitting new studs, sealing all the leaks in the exhaust system and refitting with new hangers, fitting reconditioned carbs, new coil. new battery, rewiring the starer and charging system due ...

That's better, S alloys.

Just spray some WD40 on a clean cloth and wipe them over with that. Works a treat.

Graham

I know that feeling, it's scary!!

Luckily, hole was already in the roof so it was just a direct replacement.

I'm not looking forward to drilling the sills for the trim clips though......

Don't be such a big girl. I've done both cars, no probs and they look unfinished without the trims.

That ...

I know exactly what you mean about drilling holes. It took me months to get up the courage to drill a hole in the roof for an aerial.

Charles H wrote: PS I HATE wing mirrors..... you can not see much from them and they spoil the lines of the car!!!

I'm not a great fan of wing mirrors either but our 2500S estate and 2000 has them. My Stag had them as well and they used to fold in at 110mph!

Graham

Late cars, 1975 on had drivers door mirrors. Part number YKC2791. The passenger side is listed as YKC2790 in the parts catalogue. I would have thoght someone like Rimmers would have them. Our 2500S estate has the drivers door mirror and wing mirrors, part number 570896. I would have thought the wing ...

Agree with others on here. The rotor arm would be the prime suspect but it could also be the dizzy cap. Yes I know you have already fitted a new one but try again buying both from CW. I bought my car with the fault you describe and changing both completely cured it. That was 15 years ago.

Graham

peewee21 wrote:Cheers,
I should have thought of Chris bit for some reason had a brain fade.

Ian

Chris sells Cibie units which are excellent. Fit them with Ring Ultra Xenon bulbs and wire them up using relays and you will have good lighting, well up to modern day standards.

Gra