Club Torque Technical Article Index

(Not including Dr Triumphs Surgery - see separate index)

Mag Date Subject Models Author
Mar-86 Bodywork guide 1300, 1500, 1500TC, Toledo, D1300, D1500, D1850, D Sprint, Clutch Slip
Jul-86 Restoration & running tips Gloria Les Mills
Nov-86 Prolonging the useful life of a car battery General K.L. Martin
May-88 Fitting a new aerial 2000, 2.5PI, 2500, C Spanner
Jul-88 Setting valve timing on 4 & 6 cyl engines 2000, Vitesse, GT6, Herald, Spitfire, ST Review
Jan-89 Water leaks into the car General Ron Williams
Nov-89 Clutch operating problems TR5, TR6, 2000, 2.5PI, 2500, Sprint, Stag, Bill Bolton
Nov-89 Cylinder head problems Sprint, Stag, 1850, TR7, Peter Dyson
Jan-90 Engine air leaks Sprint Bill Bolton
Jan-90 Exhaust fouling brake pipe Sprint, 1850, Bill Bolton
Jan-90 Uneven wear- rear brake shoes 1850, 1500, Bill Bolton
Mar-90 PI Sort Out TR5, TR6, 2.5PI, Harry Stamper
May-90 Rear wing repair panels 2000, 2.5PI, 2500, Gordon Dickie
May-90 Some Herald thoughts & tips Herald Valve Bounce
Jul-90 Diff seal replacement 2000, 2.5PI, 2500, Bob Gosling
Sep-90 Super service GT6, Sports Car Mechanics
Nov-90 Steering problems General Bill Bolton
Jan-91 Propshafts small saloons Toledo, D Sprint, D 1850, D 1300, D 1500, 1500TC Bill Bolton
Mar-91 Clutch problems D Sprint, Bill Bolton
Sep-91 Triumph paint codes General Derek Pollock
Jan-92 Clutch problems D Sprint, Bill Bolton
Mar-92 2000 Mk1 clock problems 2000, Jack Hawksley & Les Mills
May-92 New MOT emission tests General Les Mills
Jul-92 Overhauling the 1300 Engine P1 1300, Practical Motorist
Jul-92 Stroke Triumph to 2500 2000, 2.5PI, GT6, Vitesse, TR6, TR5, Sports Car Monthly
Jul-92 Sprint wheels for other Dolomites Toledo, D 1850, D 1300, D 1500, 1500TC D Sprint, Roger Keys & Andy Everett
Sep-92 Overhauling the 1300 Engine P2 1300, Practical Motorist
Nov-92 Overhauling the 1300 Engine P3 1300, Practical Motorist
Mar-93 Carburettor problems General Bill Bolton
May-93 PI Sort Out 2.5PI, TR6, TR5, Car Mechanics
May-93 Waxstat problems General Robert Pearce
May-93 Lowering suspension Toledo, D 1850, D 1300, D 1500, 1500TC D Sprint, Roger Keys
Jul-93 Dolomite Sprint-Some Useful Tips D Sprint, Keith Hooson
Jul-93 Setting the valve timing - Early 4 & 6 cyl 2000, Herald, Vitesse, GT6, ST Review
Jul-93 Head Problems Stag, TR7, D 1850, D Sprint, Peter Dyson
Jul-93 Rear axle brake pipe chaffing D 1850, D Sprint, Bill Bolton
Sep-93 Engine air leaks D Sprint, Bill Bolton
Mar-94 Oil Filters Herald, Toledo, 1500, 1300,D 1300, D 1500, Spitfire, 1500TC Rex Hayman
Mar-94 Engine air leaks TR 4, TR 4A, Herald, 2000, 1300, Rex Hayman
Sep-94 Steering problems General Bill Bolton
Sep-94 Super service GT6, Sports Car Mechanics
Sep-94 Brake overhaul GT6, Classic Car Mechanics
Sep-94 Propshafts- Small Saloons D Sprint, D 1850, D 1500, D 1300, Bill Bolton
Nov-94 Super service Herald, Vitesse, Sports Car Mechanics
Nov-94 Clutch operation problems General Bill Bolton
Nov-94 Steering rack problems General Robert Pearce
Jan-95 Overdrive upgrade General Bill Wood
Jan-95 Vertical link problems TR 4 Bob Strachan
Mar-95 Steering rack rubbers General Bill Bolton
May-95 Vibration problems 2000,2.5PI, TR6, Stag, TR5, TR 4A, Bill Bolton
Sep-95 Vibration problems 2000,2.5PI, TR6, Stag, TR5, TR 4A, Bill Bolton
Sep-95 Oil feed modifications General Bill Bolton
Nov-95 Pop-up headlamp problems TR7, Robert Pearce
Jan-96 Rear wheel arch repair Acclaim Christopher Green
Jan-96 Spitfire Suspension Spitfire, Herald, Vitesse,GT6, Eddie Evans
Mar-96 Propshaft information Herald, Vitesse, GT6, Spitfire, Robert Pearce
Mar-96 Oil supply problems 2000, 2500, 2.5PI, TR5, TR6, Vitesse, GT6, Andy Roberts
Mar-96 Modified drive shafts 2000, 2500, 2.5PI, Stag, Andy Roberts
May-96 Engine overhaul tips Stag Reg Barton
May-96 Advice on oil pressure problems General Robert Pearce
May-96 Fitting brake servo units GT6 Robert Pearce
May-96 Advice on valves & guides General Andy Roberts
May-96 Interchangability of 'big' saloon components 2000, 2.5PI Andy Roberts
Jul-96 Bottom end engine wear 2.5PI, 2500, Vitesse, 2000, GT6, TR5, TR6, Robert Pearce
Jul-96 Interchangeability of parts 2.5PI, 2500, 2000, Andy Roberts
Jul-96 Construction tips Gentry Douglas Forsyth
Jul-96 Rebuild tips Stag Reg Barton
Sep-96 Rebuild tips Stag Reg Barton
Sep-96 Dragstrut weakness Stag 2000 2.5PI John Snook
Sep-96 Buying considerations TR6 Eddie Tee
Sep-96 Temporary repair for worn thrust washers Spitfire Herald Toledo D1300 D1500 1300 1500 1500TC VitesseGT6 2000 2.5PI TR5 TR6 Robert Pearce
Sep-96 General maintenance tips Acclaim Christopher Green
Sep-96 Clutch operating problem diagnostics 2000 2.5PI TR5 TR6 Stag Andy Roberts
Sep-96 Running tips D Sprint Keith Rudrum
Nov-96 Fan belt clearance problem TR4 Les Mills
Nov-96 Gearbox input shaft weakness 1300 1500 Yogi Gay
Nov-96 Buying tips TR6 Eddie Tee
Jan-97 Gear lever modification single rail gearbox Spitfire Toledo D1300 D1500 1500TC D 1850, Douglas Forsyth
Jan-97 Engine rebuild tip Spitfire Toledo D1300 D1500 1500TC Douglas Forsyth
Jan-97 Budget Halogen lights & alternator conversion tips 1300 1500 Yogi Gay
Jan-97 Federal TR6 details TR6 Eddie Tee
Jan-97 Cooling system considerations - Part 1 General Robert Pearce
Mar-97 Cooling system considerations - Part 2 General Robert Pearce
Mar-97 Front suspension wear & alternator mounting problem Acclaim Christopher Green
Mar-97 Replacement of the heater unit TR6 Eddie Tee
Mar-97 Fuel injection maintenance tips TR5, TR6, 2.5PI, Andy Roberts
May-97 Conversion from dynamo to alternator 1300 Yogi Gay
May-97 Carb conversion tips TR6, 2.5PI, Eddie Tee
May-97 Localisation of faulty PI injectors & leads TR6, 2.5PI Eddie Tee
May-97 Windscreen sealing tips 2000, 2.5PI, 2500, Andy Roberts
Jul-97 Exhaust system tips Acclaim Christopher Green
Jul-97 Hints when changing electrical compnents Acclaim Christopher Green
Jul-97 Various tips on wheels TR6, Eddie Tee
Jul-97 Points of wear in the clutch operating system 2000, 2.5PI, 2500, TR5, TR6, D Sprint, Andy Roberts
Jul-97 Interchanging Rostyle wheel trims between models General John Snook
Jul-97 Fitting inertia reel seatbelts Spitfire, Herald, Vitesse, GT6, Robert Pearce
Sep-97 Super service feature Herald, Vitesse, Sports Car Mechanics
Sep-97 Bonnet gas strut modification Herald, Herald, Vitesse, GT6, Sandy Sandford
Sep-97 Bodywork tips (part 1) Acclaim Christopher Green
Sep-97 Steering and driveshaft maintenance 1300, 1500, Yogi Gay
Sep-97 Adjustment of the 'A' type overdrive General Eddie Tee
Sep-97 Diagnosing transmission noises 2000, 2.5PI, 2500, Andy Roberts
Sep-97 Fitting electronic ignition General Andy Roberts
Sep-97 Green' fuel considerations General Robert Pearce
Sep-97 Back axle considerations TR7, Raphael Lytton
Nov-97 Curing rear axle twitch 2.5PI, 2.5PI, 2500, TR5, TR6, TR 4A, Andy Roberts
Nov-97 Carb mounting modification D 1850, Bill Bolton
Nov-97 Water pump & oil filter problems Stag D Sprint, TR7, D 1850, Mike Wattam
Nov-97 Bodywork tips (part 2) Acclaim Christopher Green
Nov-97 Handbrake cable replacement Acclaim Christopher Green
Nov-97 Parts shared with other models 1300, Yogi Gay
Nov-97 Model specifications Bond, John Snook
Nov-97 Considerations for improved handling Spitfire, Herald, Vitesse, GT6, Robert Pearce
Jan-98 Loose rear subframes Stag Mike Wattam
Jan-98 Front stub axles Stag Mike Wattam
Jan-98 Maintaining the cooling system Acclaim Christopher Green
Jan-98 Top ball joint conversion 1300, Yogi Gay
Jan-98 Fitting air conditioning TR6, Eddie Tee
Jan-98 Contact breaker fault General Andy Roberts
Mar-98 Modifications to lighting wiring General Robert Pearce
Mar-98 Exhaust valve for unleaded petrol Stag Mike Wattam
Mar-98 Fan cowls Stag Mike Wattam
Mar-98 Rear foglamps wiring modification Acclaim Christopher Green
Mar-98 Front suspension bracket weld failure 1300, Yogi Gay
Mar-98 Gear lever worn plastic bushes 1300, Yogi Gay
Mar-98 Modification to parcel shelf for gearbox/clutch access 1300, Yogi Gay
Mar-98 Setting up the PI system - part 1 2.5PI, TR6, TR5, Andy Roberts
Mar-98 Paint colours Bond Equipe John Snook
Mar-98 Gear box lubricant TR7, TSOA
Mar-98 Convertible front bumper damping TR7, TSOA
May-98 Cooling considerations Spitfire, GT6, Robert Pearce
May-98 Speedo accuracy Stag, Mike Wattam
May-98 Remote boot & fuel flap releases Acclaim Christopher Green
May-98 Converting dynamo to alternator working 1300, Yogi Gay
May-98 Setting up the PI system - part 2 2.5PI, TR6, TR5, Andy Roberts
Jul-98 Handbrake mechanism faulting & adjustment Herald, Robert Pearce
Jul-98 Technical questions & answers Acclaim Christopher Green
Jul-98 Subframe & body welding problems 1300, Yogi Gay
Jul-98 Fitting a replacement hardtop TR6, Eddie Tee
Jul-98 Setting up the PI system - part 3 2.5PI, TR6, TR5, Andy Roberts
Jul-98 Throttle linkage problems Toledo D1300 Keith Rudrum
Jul-98 IRS camber settings and adjustment TR 4A, TR6, TR5, Pat McMullen
Jul-98 Curing rough idle TR7, Phil Johnstone
Sep-98 Repair of seized windscreen wiper mechanism Acclaim Christopher Green
Sep-98 Body repair work 1300, Yogi Gay
Sep-98 Fitting a radio aerial TR6, Eddie Tee
Sep-98 How to access an overdrive for faulting TR6, Eddie Tee
Sep-98 Refinishing wood facia panels TR4, Art Kelly
Sep-98 Engine cooling tips Stag, Mike Wattam
Nov-98 Propeller shaft maintenance General Peter Vucinic
Nov-98 Model change identification 1300, 1500, Yogi Gay
Nov-98 PI fault finding TR6, Eddie Tee
Nov-98 Fitting a brake servo Bond, John Snook
Nov-98 Screen wiper rack overhaul Vitesse, Herald, Steve Ash
Nov-98 Heater modification 2.5PI, 2000, Dave Kirk
Jan-99 Flywheel revoval tips 1300, 1500, Yogi Gay
Jan-99 Crankshaft identification 1300, Yogi Gay
Jan-99 Restoring of old badges Acclaim Chris Green/Howard Williams
Jan-99 Water leaks into the footwell 2.5PI, 2000, Andy Roberts
Jan-99 Leaking plug tubes D Sprint, Keith Rudrum
Jan-99 Checking for leaking cylinder head gaskets Stag, TR7, D 1850, D Sprint, Mike Wattam
Jan-99 Removing siezed heads TR7, D 1850, D Sprint, Stag, Mike Wattam
Jan-99 Sealing the inlet manifold Stag, Mike Wattam
Mar-99 General electrical tips & identification of wiring General Clifton Gordon
Mar-99 Repair of clutch release bearing support tube 1500, Yogi Gay
Mar-99 Carburettor diaphragm fault Acclaim Chris Green/Derek Andrews
Mar-99 Half shaft conversion Vitesse, Steve Ash
Mar-99 Attachment of hardtops for Mks 1,2,3,4 & 1500 Spitfire, Philip Johnson
Mar-99 Clutch fulcrum pin fault - 5 speed box TR7, Pat O'Mara
May-99 Quality of spares General Bill Bolton
May-99 Indicator earthing fault TR7, Pat O'Mara
May-99 Replacing the winder mechanism TR7, Pat O'Mara
May-99 Indicator earthing modification Acclaim Chris Green/Howard Williams
May-99 Engine valances & Steering joints Spitfire, Philip Johnson
May-99 Replacing Rotoflex couplings 1300, Yogi Gay
May-99 Inlet manifold gaskets Stag, Mike Wattam
May-99 Petrol & valves (considerations for using unleaded pertol) Stag, Mike Wattam
May-99 Changing the cylinder head Herald, Chris Allen
May-99 Overdrive maintenance Vitesse, Steve Ash
Jul-99 Repairing the front spoiler Acclaim Chris Green
Jul-99 Brake pads - replacement considerations Stag, Mike Wattam
Jul-99 Running on lead free petrol - general advice Stag, Mike Wattam
Jul-99 Preventing rear axle twitch Stag, Mike Wattam
Jul-99 Rebushing a steering rack Vitesse, Steve Ash
Jul-99 Tip for welding repairs General Matt Bakes
Jul-99 Reconditioning SU carburettors General Philip Johnson
Sep-99 Sill replacement Acclaim Chris Green
Sep-99 General engine problems Herald, Chris Allen
Sep-99 Aldon electronic ignition Spitfire, GT6, Philip Johnson
Sep-99 Incorrect hardtop mounting bolts Spitfire, Philip Johnson
Sep-99 Stainless steel manifold water pipes Spitfire, GT6, Philip Johnson
Sep-99 Tips for building a 6 cylinder Spitfire Spitfire, GT6, Philip Johnson
Sep-99 Exhaust manifold interchangeability between models Spitfire, Philip Johnson
Sep-99 Correct use of anti freeze General Mike Wattam
Sep-99 Correct breather pipe connections TR7, Pat O'Mara
Sep-99 Lubrication of PI fuel pump 2.5PI, TR6, TR5, Andy Roberts
Nov-99 Prolonging gearbox life General Steve Ash
Nov-99 Solving vibration problems Herald, Chris Allen
Nov-99 Lubticating front trunnions Herald, Chris Allen
Nov-99 Restoration considerations General Phil Johnstone
Jan-00 Tips for rebuilding the Herald engine Herald, Chris Allen
Jan-00 Curing uneven idle Spitfire, Phil Johnstone
Jan-00 Chassis protecting against rust Vitesse, Steve Ash
Mar-00 Tips for rebuilding the Herald engine Herald, Chris Allen
Mar-00 Tyre size options TR4,TR4A, Keith Bennett
Mar-00 Fuel vapourisation problems Vitesse, Steve Ash
May-00 Acclaim - what to look out for when buying Acclaim Chris Green
May-00 Bond rot spots Bond, John Snook
May-00 Tips for rebuilding the Herald engine Herald, Chris Allen
May-00 Brake/clutch master cylinder overall Spitfire, Phil Johnstone
May-00 Advice on trunnion lubrication Vitesse, Herald, Spitfire, Steve Ash
May-00 Modifications to the front suspension TR4,TR4A, Keith Bennett
Jul-00 front end engine oil leaks 1300, Yogi Gay
Jul-00 cylinder head cracking 1300, Yogi Gay
Jul-00 Rear brake fault improving front brakes Herald, Chris Allen
Jul-00 Engine fan belt replacement & modification Razor Edge 2000, Roadster 2000, TR2, TR3, TR4,TR4A, Keith Bennett

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